Muzaffarnagar riots: Another BJP MLA granted bail

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 16:51

BJP legislator Suresh Rana has been released on bail by a local court, almost two months after he was arrested for allegedly fanning communal riots here.

BJP demands state food commission in Arunachal Pradesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 20:23

The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday demanded the state government constitute a state food commission and district redressal cells for proper and holistic implementation of the National Food Security Act.

Court detains PIL petitioner in custody, slaps fine to release

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 00:15

Filing a frivolous PIL against the National Food Security Act (NFSA) landed an 80-year-old petitioner in trouble on Saturday when Rajasthan High Court directed him to be detained for the day and released him only after imposition of a cost of Rs 10,000.

Prosecute persons behind the ISRO case: Nambi Narayanan

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 15:05

Scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was falsely implicated in the ISRO spy case and exonerated by the Supreme Court in 1998, on Friday demanded that the Centre initiate a high-level probe to unveil the conspiracy behind the case.

Pro-Tamil outfit leader booked under NSA

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 10:46

A pro-Tamil outfit leader, who was arrested in connection with throwing of a burning wooden log inside the Income Tax office premises here on Oct 30, has been detained under the National Security Act, police said on Wednesday.

Petrol bomb hurlers detained under NSA

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 21:46

Four persons, who were arrested for hurling petrol bombs at two post offices here, were on Friday detained under the National Security Act, police said.

PDS could be renamed after Indira Gandhi to roll out food law

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 18:47

The government is considering a proposal to rename the public distribution system after Indira Gandhi to prevent opposition parties from taking credit for implementing the National Food Security Act.

Haryana sets up panel for Food Security Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 13:59

Haryana government has set up a state vigilance committee for regular supervision of the implementation of all schemes under the National Food Security Act 2013, an official spokesperson said today.

Man detained under NSA masterminded nightclub attack: Parrikar

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 14:06

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said a man detained earlier under the National Security Act, who is now on the run, masterminded an attack on a night club.

Food law to protect poor from price volatility: Thomas

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 14:57

Food Minister KV Thomas Monday said the recently enacted food law will protect 67 per cent of the population from price volatility.

UP advisory board to hear NSA cases on Oct 9

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 12:11

The Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board will hear on Wednesday two cases registered against two BJP MLAs under the National Security Act (NSA) during Muzaffarnagar riots, officials said here on Monday.