Congress' kisan rally: As it happened
In what could apparently be seen as patting one's own back, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will address Kisan Mazdoor Samman rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday over his party's claim of having compelled the NDA government to withdraw the contentious Land ordinance.
Sep 20, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Cabinet approves re-promulgation of land Ordinance
The Ordinance was promulgated for the first time in December last year.
May 30, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
President gives nod to land ordinance
The land acquisition ordinance, which the government could not get converted into a legislation in Rajya Sabha due to stiff opposition, was Friday re-promulgated, a day before it is to lapse.
Apr 03, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
Cabinet clears repromulgation of land ordinance
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday decided to recommend re-promulgation of the land acquistion ordinance incorporating nine amendments that were part of the bill that was passed in Lok Sabha earlier this month.
Mar 31, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance
Even as it looked set to re-promulgate the Land Acquisition Ordinance, government on Saturday insisted that it was not making it a "prestige" issue and was willing to have a discussion with opposition parties to sort out differences.
Mar 28, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
CCPA to decide today on proroguing Parl to repromulgate land ordinance
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will meet today to take a call on the issue of proroguing Parliament with a view to repromulgating the controversial land Ordinance even as the NDA government battles hard to build consensus on the new Land Acquisition Bill.
Mar 27, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
Report of allowing land ordinance to lapse is speculation: Govt
Government on Wednesday dismissed as "speculation" the reports that it may allow the Land Acquisition Ordinance to lapse on April 5 and said a decision on it will be taken by the Cabinet.
Mar 25, 2015, 20:23 PM IST
Cabinet to decide fate of land Ordinance: Arun Jaitley
The suspense over fate of the Ordinance that amended the Land Acquisition Act continued Wednesday, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying the Cabinet will take a call on it.
Mar 25, 2015, 19:21 PM IST
Land ordinance likely to be allowed to lapse on April 5
Government is likely to allow the controversial land ordinance to lapse on April 5 amid stiff opposition by many political parties and activists who have stepped up campaign against the measure.
Mar 24, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
PM Modi firm on changes in Land Act, says Opposition spreading 'myths'
Amid stiff opposition to government's move to amend land acquisition Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that there was no going back.
Feb 24, 2015, 14:57 PM IST
Govt to safeguard farmers interest: President Mukherjee
Government attaches paramount importance to safeguarding the interest of farmers and families affected by land acquisition, President Pranab Mukherjee declared Monday seeking cooperation of MPs in smooth conduct of Parliament where Opposition plans to corner it on the land ordinance.
Feb 23, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
