Ram Vilas Paswan

Veteran RJD leader Mohammad Taslimuddin dies

LJP chief and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said he was saddened by the demise of Taslimuddin who was known for his "frank" and "candid remarks".

Sep 17, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Restaurants may soon have to pay tax on service charge

Eateries still forcing customers to pay service charge may be subject to tax liabilities.

Sep 13, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

OMCs to install new device to check refill of fuel/gas:Ram Vilas Paswan

The deadline for installation of new security devices will be decided next week.

Sep 09, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan says panel to look into Jaypee homebuyers' issue

Homebuyers have filed 400 complaints against the company through the National Consumer Helpline of the ministry. These complaints have been forwarded to concerned departments/ ministries for redressal, he said.

Sep 09, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

Govt imposes stock limit on mills for Sept, Oct to check sugar prices

The measure is aimed at preventing mills from artificially withholding sugar in storage in order to push up prices during the high demand festive season of September and October.

Aug 29, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Decision to raise OBC 'creamy layer' income cap will give more power to poor: Ram Vilas Paswan

Centre on Wednesday raised the 'creamy layer' income cap in the OBC category.

Aug 24, 2017, 01:12 AM IST

Hospital tragedy a 'test' for CM Adityanath: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday sought a time-bound probe into the deaths of 30 children in a government hospital in Gorakhpur, and said it was an "hour of test" for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Aug 12, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

No plans to raise wheat import duty: Ram Vilas Paswan

Wheat import has not been much after the Customs duty was imposed. Prior to that, private traders had imported about 5.5 million tonnes at zero Customs duty till March-end, according to industry data.

Aug 12, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav should be scared of going to jail: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday said Bihar`s former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav should be scared of going to jail in connection with the corruption charges against him.

Aug 01, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan terms Nitish Kumar's resignation a move against corruption

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday welcomed Nitish Kumar`s decision to resign as Chief Minister of Bihar, saying it was a move against corruption.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

GST impact: Manufacturers to face jail term for not reprinting revised MRP on inventory

Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday warned of a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, including a jail term, if new post GST rates are not printed on the inventory in the interest of consumers.

Jul 07, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan undergoes heart surgery at London hospital

Union food minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday underwent a heart surgery at London's Royal Brompton Hospital with his family saying it was successful and he was recovering.

Jun 01, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Consumers to pay less for common items under GST: Ram Vilas Paswan

Consumers stand to gain from the GST rates announced for daily consumption items which will also help keeping a check on prices, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday.

May 18, 2017, 22:44 PM IST

Nitish Kumar wears the crown, but Lalu rules Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday questioned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar`s silence over the accusations levied upon his alliance`s partner.

May 12, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Stop wasting time, no vacancy for PM post till 2024: Ram Vilas Paswan to Opposition

Union Minister and LJP president Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday took a dig at the opposition parties over their attempts at unity, saying they should not waste their time as there is no vacancy for the prime minister's post till 2024.

May 02, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

Display foodgrain subsidy at ration shops, Centre tells states

State governments should display at PDS shops the foodgrain subsidy borne by both the Centre and states that will prevent the latter from hijacking the credit for selling highly-subsidised grains to the poor, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Monday.

Apr 24, 2017, 16:39 PM IST