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  India set to get first dedicated institute for pollution research: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | May 18, 2016 20:57 IST

  New Delhi: Calling for better coordination between the different pollution control boards in the country, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said today that India is to soon get its first 'National Pollution Research Institute'.

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  Over 90 pc fire doused, situation to be in control in 2 days, says Javadekar

  India | May 02, 2016 17:23 IST

  New Delhi: Union minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar today said that over 90 per cent of the forest fire that has engulfed large swathes of the state has now been controlled.

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  Condoms, diapers to come with disposal pouches, spot fines for street littering

  India | April 06, 2016 10:56 IST

  New Delhi: Now condoms, diapers, sanitary pads/napkins and tampons will come with pouches or wrappers that would ensure their proper disposal. Under the revised rules, the environment ministry has called on manufacturers or Brand Owners

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  India to ratify COP 21 climate agreement on April 22: Prakash Javadekar

  April 02, 2016 22:15 IST

  Mumbai: India, along with 100 other nations would ratify the Paris 'COP 21 Global Climate Agreement' in New York on April 22, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on today. "The COP 21 agreement would

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  Prakash Javadekar attends Pakistan day celebrations in Delhi

  World | March 24, 2016 9:24 IST

  New Delhi: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar attended the Pakistan Day celebrations on Wednesday where the hardline and moderate Hurriyat factions pitched for adopting a "political approach" towards the 'Kashmir issue'. Mr Javadekar was at the

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  No environmental clearance given to projects on Ganga in 2 years: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | March 14, 2016 19:50 IST

  No environmental clearance given to projects on Ganga in 2 years: Prakash Javadekar

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  BJP terms General Budget 'visionary, progressive'

  Politics | February 29, 2016 14:58 IST

  New Delhi: Terming the Union budget as "visionary and progressive", BJP today said that it gives priority to farmers and weaker sections and will also lead to empowerment of the youth."The budget is for everybody.

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  Odd-even plan is temporary, we've long-term solution for Delhi's pollution: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | February 12, 2016 10:26 IST

  Paldev (Madhya Pradesh): Delhi's experiment with odd-even car days was a "short-term solution" but the union government was putting in place steps which would result in a permanent solution on the rising level of air

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  Delhi needs more than Odd-Even plan to control its pollution level: Prakash Javadekar

  India | February 11, 2016 17:46 IST

  Paldev (Madhya Pradesh): Delhi's experiment with odd-even car days was a "short-term solution" but the union government was putting in place steps which would result in a permanent solution on the rising level of air

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  BJP seeks Kejriwal's resignation over HC's raid order

  Politics | February 10, 2016 21:55 IST

  New Delhi: The BJP today sought Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation after the Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order to the CBI to release documents seized during a raid at the

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  Cities œconverted into slums need urgent improvement of waste management: Government

  Politics | February 10, 2016 16:56 IST

  New Delhi: Terming lack of proper urban planning as a "major" failure for the country, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said the government will finalise comprehensive waste management rules next month to deal with

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  Never thought of a car as cleaning machine: Javadekar on JLR's claims

  February 10, 2016 16:49 IST

  New Delhi: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today landed a jibe at Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's comments on Delhi's air quality, saying he had never thought of a car as a "cleaning machine".He was

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  Govt stresses on waste management to achieve smart cities: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | February 10, 2016 14:36 IST

  New Delhi: Terming lack of proper urban planning as a "major" failure for the country, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the government will finalise comprehensive waste management rules next month to deal with the

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  India won't be bullied into a pact at Paris climate talks: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | November 25, 2015 6:49 IST

  New Delhi: India has made it clear to the West that it will be firm in its negotiations on climate change but will not be cowed down by aggressive postures taken by anyone, including the

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  PM Modi may attend Climate Change Summit in Paris on Nov 30

  Politics | October 28, 2015 18:10 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Paris on November 30 to take part in the inaugural session of the UN climate change summit which aims to achieve a universal agreement on

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  Victory in Leh polls a good sign; will win Bihar too: Prakash Javadekar

  Politics | October 24, 2015 22:17 IST

  Nagpur: Terming the BJP's win in Leh Hill Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir as a "good sign", Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today asserted that the party will replicate such victory in Bihar Assembly elections

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  Prakash Javadekar lambasts Sonia Gandhi, calls Congress 'most communal'

  Politics | October 19, 2015 10:08 IST

  Bengaluru: Launching a scathing attack on Congress president Sonia Gandhi for accusing the Modi government of trying to impose its ideology on people, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar yesterday said Congress was

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  Nitish was a gem during JD(U)-BJP alliance: Javadekar

  Politics | October 04, 2015 12:00 IST

  Mumbai: Dubbing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a 'diamond' during his alliance with the BJP, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the veteran JD(U) leader has now lost much of his sheen after joining hands

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  India commits 33-35 pc cut in carbon intensity by 2030

  World | October 02, 2015 22:06 IST

  Washington: India has pledged to cut the intensity of its carbon emissions by 33-35 per cent and boost the renewable energy capacity to 40 per cent by 2030 in the target submitted to the United

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  Prakash Javadekar stresses on research to combat climate change

  Politics | September 17, 2015 17:32 IST

  New Delhi: Environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the challenge of climate change can be overcome with technology and research.”If human intervention has caused climate change, with human intent and intellect and with new research and