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Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar

DOB: 30/01/1951

Prakash Javadekar is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was elected to the upper house Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament from Maharashtra in 2008, and re-elected from Madhya Pradesh in 2014. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.

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developed world have to walk the talk on climate change

Developed world have to walk the talk on climate change: India

India | Apr 19, 2015, 02:51 PM IST

Washington: The developed world would have to "walk the talk" on climate change and provide a green climate fund to the developing world, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said, ahead of a crucial UN meet

lion to replace tiger as national animal

'Lion' to replace 'Tiger' as national animal?

India | Apr 18, 2015, 01:44 PM IST

New Delhi: Narendra Modi-led BJP government is reportedly considering a proposal to make lion, in place of tiger, the national animal of the country.Tiger has  enjoyed the coveted status of national animal since 1972. The

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BJP NE meet: Party to hold nationwide rallies seeking support for land bill

Politics | Apr 03, 2015, 04:27 PM IST

Bengaluru: The Bhartiya Janata Party will be holding rallies across the country seeking support for the controversial land acquisition bill that has got stuck in parliament as the party does not have required support in

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Delhi's poisonous air: Blame game starts between central and state governments

Politics | Apr 02, 2015, 01:44 PM IST

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality is becoming poisonous but instead of finding an immediate solution, both central and state governments seem to be busy settling political scores with each other. This is because the city government

bjp mp stalls tobacco warning wants research on cancer link

BJP MP stalls tobacco warning, wants research on cancer link with India

Politics | Apr 01, 2015, 08:24 AM IST

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel committee led by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dilip K Gandhi has sought time to gauge the economic impact of decision on ban of tobacco due to its effect on farmers.The

eclipses can be predicted not rahul gandhi s appearance

Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul Gandhi's appearance: Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Mar 31, 2015, 11:02 PM IST

New Delhi: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his mysterious "leave", saying even eclipses can be predicted but not the "appearance" of the Congress Vice President."In the prediction of

manomhan singh is paying for sins of congress alleges

Manomhan Singh is paying for 'sins' of Congress, alleges Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Mar 15, 2015, 05:37 PM IST

Hyderabad: Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday alleged that the Congress high command did not allow former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to go for auction route on coal blocks and that he was now

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BJP trashes Congress's œsnooping charge; condemns nun's gangrape

Politics | Mar 15, 2015, 03:03 PM IST

Hyderabad: Terming as “atrocious” the Congress' allegation of snooping on Rahul Gandhi after a visit by policemen to his residence, the BJP today said the opposition party was bereft of issues and raking up non-issues.“This

congress making false allegations against chouhan bjp

Congress making false allegations against Chouhan: BJP

Politics | Feb 22, 2015, 09:42 PM IST

New Delhi: Accusing Congress of “shielding” the accused in the Vyapam scam, BJP today said it trusts its chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as he initiated a through investigation into the scam.Congress leaders are making

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Come clear on funding scam: Prakash Javadekar to AAP

Politics | Feb 03, 2015, 02:39 PM IST

New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said Tuesday the AAP needed to come clear as to why it accepted funds from "dubious companies" before seeking any probe into an illegal funding scam alleged by

natarajan s charges serious will review files mentioned by

Natarajan's charges serious, will review files mentioned by her: Govt

Politics | Jan 30, 2015, 02:24 PM IST

New Delhi: Terming Jayanthi Natarajan's charge of specific requests on green clearances as a "serious issue", Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said he would review the files where allegations of extraneous influence have been

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Follow your dreams as Modi, Obama did: Prakash Javadekar to NSS cadets

Politics | Jan 29, 2015, 09:22 PM IST

New Delhi: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today met with the cadets of National Service Scheme (NSS) who participated in the Republic Day parade and exhorted them to passionately pursue their dreams as Prime Minister Narendra

us must understand india s growth imperatives prakash

US must understand India's growth imperatives: Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Jan 24, 2015, 06:59 AM IST

New Delhi: Urging developed countries to walk the talk on climate change, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said he expects the US to understand India's "need for growth" that aligns with its bid

bjp will have 20 cms before next ls elections prakash

BJP will have 20 CMs before next LS elections: Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Jan 17, 2015, 11:23 PM IST

Jaipur: Exuding confidence over BJP expanding its base in the country, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that the party would have its chief ministers in at least 20 states before the 2019 general polls."People

prakash javedkar launches water literacy programme

Prakash Javedkar launches water literacy programme

Politics | Jan 13, 2015, 09:49 AM IST

Gandhinagar: Union Environment Minister Prakash Javedkar on Monday announced the launch of 'Jal Saksharta Abhiyan' (Water Literacy programme) to ensure awareness of water security among people.Addressing the ongoing global debate on 'Sustainable Development,' intertwined with

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Delhi Polls: PM Narendra Modi does not run away from responsibilities, says Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Jan 10, 2015, 04:04 PM IST

New Delhi: In an apparent dig at AAP, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not "run away" from taking responsibilities and would fulfil all the poll promises as his

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Delhi Polls: BJP confident of landmark win in Delhi: Javadekar

Politics | Jan 10, 2015, 02:39 PM IST

New Delhi: The BJP will record a "landmark" victory in the Delhi assembly elections and will rule at least 20 of India's 29 states before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said

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Sustainable practices are the need today: Environment Minister

India | Jan 10, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

Gurgaon: Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar Friday said sustainable practices were the need of 21st century, as he inaugurated the Prakrit school that seeks to focus on sustainable learning and living practices

in vedic age people traveled from one planet to another

In Vedic age people traveled from one planet to another, claims speaker at Science Congress

India | Jan 05, 2015, 08:32 AM IST

Mumbai: A speaker at the Indian Science Congress in Mumbai on Sunday claimed that planes were invented in the Vedic Age by a sage. He went on to further explain how people traveled from one

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Ganga will transform in five years: Prakash Javadekar

Politics | Jan 04, 2015, 08:34 AM IST

Indore: Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday expressed confidence that under the Centre's 'Clean Ganga' campaign, the river will become clean and its flow will be unhindered in the next five years."The Clean Ganga

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