Thomas to make Food Security presentation at FAO meet in Rome

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 19:52

Food Minister K V Thomas is scheduled to make a presentation on the National Food Security Act at an FAO conference next week in Rome.

Centre should bear expense of food bill: UP minister

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 20:52

A day after Congress attacked the Uttar Pradesh government for its "inability" to implement the food bill, the Samajwadi Party-led regime Thursday hit back and asked the Centre to bear the entire expense of the scheme.

Arunachal Pradesh overhauls mechanism for implementing NFSA

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 12:39

The Arunachal Pradesh government is overhauling its redressal mechanism for the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

TN asks for amendments to National Food Security Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 17:42

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday demanded that Centre makes certain amendments in the proposed National Food Security Act ahead of its implementation, chief among them being stating the differential cost between total rice requirement and allocation.

Govt shouldn`t dole out sops, take steps to provide employment: Uma

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 21:06

Against the brackdrop Food Security Act, BJP Vice President Uma Bharati on Thursday said government shouldn`t just dole out sops to people but ensure they get employment opportunities.

Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA Sangeet Som booked under National Security Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 15:37

BJP MLA Sangeet Som, who was arrested for alleged involvement in fake video uploading case and making provocative speeches, was on Tuesday booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).

Man held for pasting inflammatory posters

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:40

A man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh`s Kanpur city for pasting inflammatory posters on the walls of the district court premises, officials said.

Bihar to crack down on those creating communal tension

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 14:50

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked the state police to use the National Security Act against any one trying to create communal tension in the state, officials said on Saturday.

Food security law may create financial crisis: Raman Singh

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 13:43

The recently passed food security legislation "could create a financial crisis for India", said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh who stressed that his state is now looking at better health, gainful employment, a risk- and debt-free secure future.

New food law: Nabard to put up 10K warehouses in panchayats

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 17:37

The proposed warehouses will be set up in association with primary cooperatives and the money is already provided for in the budget, Nabard Chairman Prakash Bakshi told PTI.

UP violence: Admin warns of stern action against violators

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 23:55

Three days after tension erupted in Kawal village, the district administration has warned that those found indulging in violence will be booked under NSA.

Passage of Food Security Bill essential and important: CII

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 19:21

Commenting on the passage of Food Security Bill, Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said in a statement: "In a country like India, food security is extremely important. With a significant section of the population living below the poverty line, government intervention to provide nutritious food is essential".