Prakash Javadekar

"3 Suspects," Says Kerala Chief Minister On Killing Of Pregnant Elephant: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday June 4, 2020

Three suspects have been found in investigations into the killing of a pregnant elephant that ate an explosives-filled pineapple, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today. "Justice will prevail," Mr Vijayan promised in tweets responding to a tide of anger and grief after visuals of the elephant, dead in a river, emerged in a forest officer...

"Not Indian Culture": Minister Says Will Probe Elephant's Killing In Kerala

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday June 4, 2020

The death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala after it ate a pineapple stuffed with explosives will be investigated by the central government, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said today. There has been an outpouring of rage and grief after tragic visuals of the elephant, dead in a river, emerged in a forest officer's post earlier this week.

Moving To One Nation, One Market: Prakash Javadekar On Agricultural Reforms' Meet

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 3, 2020

A tweak to the Essential Commodities Act, dubbed "historic" by the government, was approved by the Union Cabinet today.

Reopening of Movie Halls After COVID-19 Status Assessment In June: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 2, 2020

Reopening of cinema halls will be examined after assessing the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the month of June, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday.

Cabinet Clears Rs 70,000-Crore Debt Scheme, Fund Of Funds For Small Businesses: 10 Points

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha | Monday June 1, 2020

The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a Rs 20,000-crore debt scheme to help stressed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) raise funds from financial institutions. The Distressed Assets Fund-Subordinate Debt Scheme is likely to benefit two lakh businesses, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javadekar said after the Cabi...

Prakash Javadekar To Talk About Coronavirus Pandemic On Community Radios Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 21, 2020

Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar will speak on community radios tomorrow on coronavirus pandemic-related issues as part of the government's efforts to connect with all sections in the country.

Environmental Rules Important To Sustain Lockdown Gains: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 18, 2020

To sustain the environmental "gains" of the coronavirus lockdown during normal times, it is important that the states and the union territories should strictly implement relevant rules governing pollution, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said.

291 Activists Write To Environment Minister Over Impact Of Lockdown On Clearances

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday May 13, 2020

Nearly 300 wildlife activists and conservationists have written to Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar to express "serious concerns about the lack of due diligence for (project and industrial) clearances" during the coronavirus lockdown

Union Minister's Thank You Note To Family Of Ramayan TV Serial Creator

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 2, 2020

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday thanked the family of "Ramayan" serial creator Ramanand Sagar for facilitating the re-telecast of the epic production which gave a chance to the young generation to experience it.

"No Privacy Concerns": Union Minister On Aarogya Setu App

India News | ANI | Saturday May 2, 2020

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Aarogya Setu app is one of the best scientific means to alert people if some COVID-19 infected person is nearby, adding that "there should be no concern over privacy-related issues".

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar Meets Auto Industry Heads, Takes Suggestions On Rebooting Industry

ANI | Thursday April 30, 2020

Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise Prakash Javadekar on Thursday held a meeting with the auto industry leaders where they suggested ways to restart the industry after the COVID-19 lockdown gets over.

Rahul Gandhi, Take Tuitions From P Chidambaram: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday April 29, 2020

A day after Rahul Gandhi attacked the ruling BJP after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a list of 50 wilful defaulters accused of cheating banks, saying the government had hidden the list from parliament because it included "friends" of the ruling party, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar dismissed his claims. Mr Javadekar said the top Congre...

Sonia Gandhi Wants Credit Of Centre's Efforts For Small Businesses: Prakash Javadekar

India News | ANI | Sunday April 26, 2020

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday attacked Congress president Sonia Gandhi for writing a letter to government regarding the condition of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and said that she wants to take credit of government's efforts.

Congress's "Bankrupt Leadership" Oppose Every Move To Fight COVID-19: BJP's Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 24, 2020

The "bankrupt leadership" of the Congress is opposing every measure of the central government in fighting the coronavirus, the BJP said on Friday, asserting that nobody except "Rahul Gandhi and his gang" is against what Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing to deal with the pandemic.

On Sonia Gandhi's Attack, BJP Says "Cheap Politics"

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday April 23, 2020

Stung by Sonia Gandhi accusing it of "spreading the virus of communal hatred" at a time it should be fighting coronavirus, the ruling BJP today said the Congress president should not do "cheap politics".