Jairam Ramesh
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Ramesh slams EC's decision on gas price
National | Mar 28, 2014, 11:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today hit out at the Election Commission for asking the government to defer notifying new gas price from April 1, saying the poll panel cannot sit in judgement on
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'Chindia' still vibrant idea: Jairam Ramesh
Mar 28, 2014, 12:10 AM ISTNew Delhi: “Chindia”, an idea projecting the joint rise of China and India remains a vibrant concept, but it can only be a reality if both nations can overcome suspicions and establish reciprocal partnerships, says
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Jagan has forgotten his father's Telangana commitment: Ramesh
India | Mar 20, 2014, 11:20 AM ISTHyderabad: Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh yesterday said YSRCP chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has “forgotten” the commitment on formation of Telangana given to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly by his father and then chief
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President rule in AP a sad commentary on Congress' functioning: Venkaiah
National | Mar 04, 2014, 04:38 PM ISTPTIHyderabad: The imposition of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh is a sad commentary on the functioning of Congress, senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu alleged here today.“It is a sad commentary on the functioning of
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TRS may take a final call on merger or alliance with Congress today
National | Mar 03, 2014, 11:18 AM ISTHyderabad: Amid suspense whether TRS would merge with Congress or forge an alliance, a crucial meeting of the regional party would be held on Monday to take a call on the issue.The joint meeting of
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Telangana bill should not be pushed in Parliament: Ramesh
National | Feb 17, 2014, 10:04 AM ISTNew Delhi: In the wake of attempts by the government to push the Telangana Bill, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh yesterday said that it should not rush the proposed legislation amidst the "cacophony" in Parliament."Surely, I
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Ramesh writes to UP CM to implement HC order on NREGA funds
National | Feb 12, 2014, 04:02 PM ISTLucknow: Union Minister Jairam Ramesh has shot off another letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav seeking early implementation of the Allahabad High Court order on CBI inquiry into misappropriation of funds under the
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Need to have parity of wage under MNREGA: Jairam
National | Feb 02, 2014, 11:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said there was a need to have parity of wage under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) and the Minimum Wages Act.He said,
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India yet to exhibit capacity for renewing democracy: Jairam
National | Jan 21, 2014, 10:53 PM ISTThiruvananthapuram: Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh today said the country is yet to exhibit the capacity for renewing democracy.Delivering the valedictory address at International Conference on Deepening Democracy here, Ramesh said to strengthen
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Modi's track record in Gujarat is pathetic: Jairam Ramesh
National | Jan 20, 2014, 10:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: Debunking Narendra Modi's claims of empowerment of women and girl child, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today ridiculed his vision speech yesterday saying the "pathetic" record of Gujarat does not support his "boasts"."In his
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Modi's 'economics also very weak', says Ramesh
National | Jan 11, 2014, 11:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: Terming the proposal to abolish income tax “bizarre”, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today took a dig at Narendra Modi, saying that the BJP Prime Ministerial candidate's knowledge of “economics, history and geography were
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Ramesh ticked off by Congress for AAP praise
National | Jan 09, 2014, 09:41 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Jairam Ramesh was today ticked off by Congress over his lavish praise for Aam Aadmi Party. In a terse reaction to queries on Ramesh's views, party general secretary Janardan Dwivedi said
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Jairam Ramesh complains to AK Antony over traffic privileges to service chiefs
India | Jan 09, 2014, 04:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: Irked over being held up in traffic by Army Chief's security, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the "ridiculous" VIP security system in the country, which according to him is "state within
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Don't make fun of AAP: Ramesh to political class
National | Jan 09, 2014, 06:17 AM ISTNew Delhi: Union minister Jairam Ramesh yesterday asked the political class not to make fun of Aam Aadmi Party and warned them that the newbie can take different avatars in states on the “legitimate issues”
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Priyanka buzz after her meeting with top Congress leaders
National | Jan 07, 2014, 08:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi today created flutters in political circles when she attended a meeting of top Congress leaders at the residence of her brother Rahul, triggering speculation whether she is in for a major
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AAP's emergence a warning for all parties: Ramesh
National | Jan 05, 2014, 08:40 PM ISTNadiad (Gujarat): The emergence of Aam Aadmi Party is a warning for established parties and if they do not listen to people's voice, they will soon become history, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said today.“Aam Aadmi
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Gadgil panel report best roadmap for Western Ghats: Ramesh
India | Dec 29, 2013, 07:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today said that he still feels that the Madhav Gadgil report on the Western Ghats was the “roadmap” for conservation of the ecologically-sensitive hills and expressed hope that there
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Modi speaking about Lokpal, is like Asaram speaking about virginity : Jairam Ramesh
National | Dec 16, 2013, 08:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party today strongly reacted to Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh's remark on Narendra Modi, saying it was "a dirty remark" that needs to be condemned. Jairam Ramesh, while speaking
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Don't write us off: Congress; begins work on 2014 manifesto
National | Dec 13, 2013, 10:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: Putting up a brave face after the “unexpected scale of defeat” in the assembly polls, Congress today said it should not be “written off” in the Lok Sabha polls as Rahul Gandhi reached
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Don't believe in opinion polls: Jairam Ramesh
National | Nov 01, 2013, 09:58 PM ISTKannur: Reacting to the Opinion Polls predicting a dismal show by Congress in the ongoing Assembly polls, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today said he did not set great store by them as they are “more