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Government pulled up for laxity on food security

In his concurring judgment, Justice Ramana said the Act was made in furtherance of India's commitment to multilateral...

23 July 2017 1:04 AM IST

Under the NFSA, which has been completely rolled out across the country, the government provides 5 kg of foodgrains per person every month at Rs 1-3/kg to over 80 crore people.

More uses of Aadhaar

Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi made this submission before a Bench of Chief justice J.S. Khehar and Justice N.V. Ramana.

13 Feb 2017 1:56 AM IST

Around 70 percent of the total population of this region takes benefit of this government scheme and have this humiliating message painted outside their houses. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan govt taunts villagers, paints I am poor, receive food from...

A villager said that even after they refused, the govt painted the message on their houses, after which they feel...

22 Jun 2017 2:06 PM IST

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Rajendra Singh Rathore

Declare penury publicly to avail BPL benefits

District admin in Dausa wants signboards outside houses for scheme.

22 Jun 2017 1:35 AM IST

After note ban, there has been a slump of 23 per cent in employment generation through the MGNREGA as compared to the month of October. (Representational image)

Govt refutes charges of delay in releasing MGNREGA funds for...

The issue raised before the SC by the NGO claimed that there was a high percentage of delay over payment under MGNREGA.

10 Dec 2017 4:01 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Queue deaths: CM Mamata Banerjee pledges jobs to kin

Her announcement came during the Question Hour in the House.

10 Dec 2016 4:04 AM IST