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Fuel prices will not increase: Javadekar   Tue, Feb 02 2021 08:15:37 AM New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS): Ruling out the possibility of a hike in fuel prices after the imposition of Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess in the Budget presented on Monday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Modi governments budget will take the country forward. He said, "There will be no increase in petrol and diesel prices. There will be no additional burden on people. The cess has been imposed t...

K’taka to come out with new sandmining policy: Minister By IANS|   Published: 30th January 2021 1:32 am IST Bengaluru, Jan 30 : Karnataka said that it would take steps to introduce a separate sand policy for the coastal region of the state, as per the long-standing demand of the people. Responding to questions during question hour in Assembly here, Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Rudrappa Nirani said on Friday that a separate sand policy will be introduced to help the people of Udupi, Da...

India and France on Thursday launched a joint initiative to strengthen cooperation in sustainable development and work towards global environment protection. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and French Minister for Ecological Transition Barbara Pompili launched the Indo-French Year of the Environment, under which the two countries will engage in discussions on critical areas of collaboration relating to environment and allied areas. Various programmes under the initiative will fo...

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, other union ministers wish the nation on 72nd Republic Day ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 09:45 IST New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): As the country geared up to celebrate the 72nd Republic Day, Union Cabinet Ministers extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion. Greeting the nation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, " Republic Day is a symbol of Indias multicolored diversity and rich cultural heritage. I remember a...

Several housing societies and slums are expected to be eligible for redevelopment based on the plan as these areas will get a Floor Space Index (FSI) or permissible development equal to the rest of the city. Maharashtra’s Tourism, Environment and Climate Change, Protocol Minister Aaditya Thackeray has written a letter to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar seeking finalisation of the draft CZMP for Mumbai at the earliest. “To expedite the process of finalisation of draft CZMPs of G...

Javadekar pitches for private participation in 52nd IFFI edition By IANS|   Published: 16th January 2021 5:57 pm IST Panaji, Jan 16 : Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Saturday pitched for private participation in the next edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Javadekar, who along with southern cinema actor Sudeep inaugurated the 51st edition of the IFFI — the country’s largest and oldest International film festival — praised the r...

This year’s edition of IFFI is special: Javadekar By IANS|   Published: 15th January 2021 9:57 pm IST Panaji, Jan 15 : Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, in Goa to participate in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), said the latest edition of the festival, beginning in the state capital from Saturday, is special. “As many as 224 films from 60 countries will feature in the festival. The event is really important from the of art and culture perspective. For the first time, owing t...

Will Tamil Nadu buy Rahul Gandhis love for Jallikattu? Will Tamil Nadu buy Rahul Gandhis love for Jallikattu? Rahuls Tamil Nadu visit is a case of trying to hit several birds with one stone. By choosing to visit Madurai district to witness Jallikattu, Rahul Gandhi is attempting to connect with the cultural consciousness of rural Tamil Nadu. But will Tamil Nadu buy Rahul Gandhis love for Jallikattu? advertisement UPDATED: January 15, 2021 00:08 IST Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Tamil...

India sets record in tiger conservation survey Meena Janardhan Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing. Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing. 12 Jan 2021 India has fulfilled its resolve to double the tiger numbers four years before the 2022 target set at St Petersburg in 2010. ...

Updated: Jan 2, 2021, 06:42 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modis popularity among people remains unchallenged despite several odds he has faced in recent times. In a recent survey conducted by a US data firm, Narendra Modis approval rating is the highest among world leaders. Reacting to this, BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said this is a testimony to his able leadership and a matter of pride for all Indians. Nadda tweeted that Modi has yet again emerged as the most popular head of govern...