Manipur govt trying to implement NFSO by Sept 30

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 12:19

Manipur government is making all out efforts for implementation of National Food Security Ordinance (NFSO) in the state by September 30.

Food Security Ordinance to cover 2.52 crore people in Assam

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 20:13

Assam government on Sunday said that the Food Security Ordinance, 2013, to be implemented in the state soon, will cover a population of 2.52 crore belonging to 52 lakh families.

CCEA may fix price for extra foodgrain supply to states

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 21:35

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will discuss Thursday a proposal to fix the rate at which foodgrain will be provided to states beyond the allocation made under the National Food Security Ordinance.

Assam govt advances launch of Food Security program by a month

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 21:58

Assam government on Saturday said it has advanced the launch of the National Food Security Ordinance by a month to October 19 next.

Arunachal approves implementation of National Food Security Ordinance

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 19:23

The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved implementation of the National Food Security Ordinance in the state which is slated to be launched on August 20 next, initially in three circles.

HC rejects PIL against Food Security ordinance

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 17:39

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking quashing of controversial Food Security ordinance.

Parliament to debate Food Security ordinance today

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 09:05

The 2nd day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to witness a fierce debate on the UPA govt`s ambitious Food Security Ordinance, which is being projected as a game changer for nearly 67% of the country`s total population.

Sonia Gandhi wants maximum presence of Congress MPs in monsoon session

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 20:02

With a number of important bills including Food Security ordinance on the agenda of Parliament, Congress` Sonia Gandhi asked party managers to ensure presence of maximum MPs of the party in the House.

PM seeks cooperation for constructive Monsoon Session

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 14:59

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday expressed hope that the monsoon session of parliament, starting Aug 5, would be "constructive and productive" and sought cooperation of all political parties for this.

Jaya writes letter to PM on Food Security Bill

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 13:25

Flaying Centre for "unilaterally" and "hastily" promulgating the National Food Security Ordinance 2013, J Jayalalithaa urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to replace the ordinance with a Bill which addresses the state`s concerns.

Food Security Ordinance a copied act: Parkash Singh Badal

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 18:00

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday termed the Centre`s Food Security Ordinance as a "copied act".

Mizoram govt to implement National Food Security Ordinance

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 18:39

Mizoram government is making arrangements for implementation of the National Food Security Ordinance within the time frame, state Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs minister H Rohluna said.