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Jakhar had criticised former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and termed him a liability for the party after the Congress lost to the Aam Aadmi Party in the recently-held assembly polls. Former Union Minister KV Thomas' presence at a seminar organised by the CPI(M) on April 9 had annoyed many leaders in Kerala.

BJP Has not done its homework before implementing GST: KV Thomas, Former Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs

In an interview to CNBC-TV18's Kritika Saxena, KV Thomas, Former Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs spoke about the goods and services tax (GST) and its future.

PAC to study fire mishaps in rails, lack of parachutes for army

The Public Accounts Committee has decided to include these additional subjects for examination after the principal government auditor tabled its reports in Parliament in December last during the Winter session.

Govt may clear FACT revival package within 15 days

A delegation led by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy met Ananth Kumar here on Thursday. The major issue of discussion was revival of FACT Plant at Kochi.

No FCI godown used for storing liquor: Thomas

Replying to a supplementary to a Short Notice Question, KV Thomas said central warehouses might be providing storage facilities to items other than foodgrains.

CCEA allows Rs 3333 per tonne subsidy for raw sugar exports

The Finance Ministry will be consulted to ensure that the framework of the subsidy complies with World Trade Organization norms. The subsidy will be paid through an escrow account, Thomas said.

States to form panels to view Ranga panel report: Thomas

The sugar industry has been lobbying for an immediate review on current cane pricing and demanded that the UP government introduce the revenue sharing model suggested by the Rangarajan committee.

Onion price hit record high of Rs 90/kg; govt may import

Onion prices in major cities touched Rs 90 today even though wholesale rates were much less at Rs 50-60 a kg. The previous record high of Rs 85 per kg was in 2010.

NSEL issue now responsibility of Fin Min: KV Thomas

KV Thomas said the FMC is merely a regulator and that his ministry does not have the teeth to look into the NSEL probe. Thomas further added that the NSEL issue is now the responsibility of the finance ministry.

Food law: Worried states seek more time; KV Thomas hopeful

Food minister KV Thomas today met his state colleagues and urged them to gear up for implementing the Food Security Act by sprucing up the public distribution channels.

Food Bill to modernise PDS, reduce leakages: KV Thomas

Food minister KV Thomas said that the Food Bill was in the right direction to reduce leakages and modernise the distribution system. It has become a legal entitlement now, he told CNBC-TV18.

Opening Bell: Cues that will decide Nifty's course today

Global markets ended lower on Monday on the back of Syria concerns. Mirroring Wall Street, Asian markets were weak today morning.

Lok Sabha votes on Food Security Bill

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi leave Parliament while voting was on on amendments to the Food Security Bill. Earlier, Food Minister KV Thomas said that for the bill to be successful, both the central and the state governments need to work together.

Food grain supplies to states not to be reduced: Thomas

Food Minister KV Thomas assured the Lok Sabha that the off-take of grains of states in India will be completely protected. He said while speaking on concerns that the bill would reduce food grain supplies.

Food Bill likely to be debated in Parliament on Wednesday

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will be attempting to continue with the Parliament session on Wednesday and press for a debate on converting food security ordinance into a law.

Much-touted Food Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The much-touted Food Security Bill, which proposes to give the country's three fourth population the right to highly-subsidised food, was introduced in the Lok Sabha today with the government rejecting apprehensions that it would impinge upon the rights of states.

FCI gets Rs 4,300 cr against subsidy claim of Rs 32,652 cr

The government has paid nearly Rs 4,300 crore to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) as against the food subsidy claim of Rs 32,652.43 crore of last fiscal, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Govt bans NSEL e-series contracts to settle investor dues

The government on Tuesday banned trading in e-series contracts at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) as it wants the exchange to first settle about Rs 5,600 crore dues to investors, consumer affairs minister KV Thomas said.

India's food law can inspire many countries: UN official

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved implementation of the food security law through an ordinance to give 67 percent of the population the right to highly subsidised foodgrains. India is home to 25 percent of the world's hungry poor.

Ordinance route for Food Sec Bill runs into Opposition fire

Opposition parties attacked the government for resorting to the ordinance route to implement the Food Security Bill. They feel the government is using this route to run away from debate.

India to consider allowing extra wheat exports on Friday

India will consider allowing another 2 million tonnes of wheat exports at a cabinet meeting on Friday, Food Minister K.V. Thomas told Reuters on Wednesday.

Way ahead for Food Bill likely to be decided tomorrow

The decision on the way ahead for the Food Security Bill will be taken tomorrow at the Congress core group meeting where Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and KV Thomas will be present.

UPA set to push Food Security ordinance despite opposition

If the President signs it, then the ordinance will have to come into immediate effect. However, with a lot of ground work still pending, the Food Security ordinance cannot be implemented immediately.

Food Security Bill discussion during monsoon session

National Food Security Bill may be brought for discussion during the monsoon session of the parliament. The government is mulling to have a special session ahead of the monsoon session for the same.

Aadhaar, PDS to identify Food Bill beneficiaries: Thomas

KV Thomas told CNBC-TV18 that the Food Bill mechanism will not be a problem for the beneficiary due to improved PDS and the introduction of Aadhaar.