Prakash Javadekar

"Congress In Confusion": Prakash Javadekar On Centre's J&K Move

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The Congress is speaking in different voices on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir because of its "frustration, despair and directionless politics", Union minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday.

Peace Prevailing In Jammu And Kashmir, Says Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

Stating that curfews and restrictions have been lifted from many places in Jammu and Kashmir since abrogation of the special status, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the festival of Eid al-Adha was celebrated with "great enthusiasm" in the border state.

Prakash Javadekar Appointed BJP Poll Incharge For Delhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

Gearing up for the upcoming Assembly polls, the BJP on Friday appointed Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Narendra Singh Tomar as its incharge for elections in Delhi and Haryana respectively.

News Broadcasters Association's Board Members Meet Prakash Javadekar

India News | Monday July 29, 2019

The board members of the News Broadcasters Association today met Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in Delhi and discussed several "important issues" concerning the news industry.

Parliament Session To Be Extended, Says Prakash Javadekar

India News | ANI | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said the government is moving to extend the Parliament session and noted that the opposition parties should not have any objection as they have been in favour of Parliament working for at least 100 days in a year.

"Walking The Talk" On Promises: Government Presents 50-Day Report Card

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2019

Presenting a report card after completing 50 days in office, the government on Monday said it is already "walking the talk" on its promise of fast-paced development with "speed, skill and scale" being manifested in the Modi dispensation's second term.

If Needed, Will Decide On Regulating Online Content: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

The government is aware of concerns raised over the content on online platforms like Netflix and Hotstar and if needed will take a decision on its regulation only after consultation with stakeholders, Union minister Prakash Javadekar Thursday said.

BS6 Fuel Now Available In Delhi, Says Environment Minister

PTI | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that fuel conforming to stringent BS-VI emission norms has been introduced in the national capital to reduce air pollution. The Minister also informed the Upper House that sale of BS-VI compliant vehicles would begin in the country from next year.

IFFI 2019 Meet To Be Headed By Oscar Academy President: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2019

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar chaired a steering committee meeting of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji today.

More Effective Steps Needed To Deal With Obscene Ads: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar Wednesday said "more effective steps" are needed to deal with obscenity and vulgarity in advertisements in the media.

Assault On Woman Forest Officer "Cannot Be Tolerated": Prakash Javadekar

India News | ANI | Monday July 1, 2019

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that the Centre has taken the assault on a woman forest officer by the brother of a Telangana Rashtra Samithi lawmaker in Asifabad district of Telangana seriously.

India Will Resist International Pressure On Climate Change: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

Holding developed world responsible for much of the effects of climate change, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar Friday asserted India will not bow down to any international pressure on the issue and safeguard its own interest first.

Situation In West Bengal Nothing Less Than Emergency: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019

The situation in West Bengal is akin to a "state of emergency" under Mamata Banerjee's rule, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Tuesday, asserting that the BJP believes in democracy and is committed to protect it.

Hurriyat Ready For Talks, Says Jammu And Kashmir Governor

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday June 23, 2019

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is much improved now and the Hurriyat is ready for talks, Governor Satya Pal Malik has said. The "temperature is lower," the Governor declared at a programme in Srinagar yesterday, in presence of Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Jitendra Singh.

Show Credits, Titles Of Serials In Regional Languages: Centre To Channels

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

In a bid to promote Indian languages, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked all satellite TV channels to display the casting, credits and titles of Hindi and regional language serials in the respective languages also.