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Harsh Vardhan

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan, Sri Sri appeal to people to cut consumption of single-use plastic

India was the global host of 2018 World Environment Day celebrations, the largest UN-led celebration on environment. The theme for this edition was 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.

Jun 07, 2018, 00:34 AM IST

Stephen Hawking claimed Vedas theory superior to Albert Einstein's e=mc^2 theory of relativity: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

Vardhan, who was addressing the inaugural session of the 105th Indian Science Congress here, however, parried questions on the source of the information.

Mar 16, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

India's overall forest cover expands: Report

The Minister said the news was good because it reverses the trend of decreasing forest cover the world over.

Feb 12, 2018, 19:18 PM IST

Green bodies laud launch of 'clean air campaign' in Delhi

Under the campaign, 70 teams comprising officials from various govt agencies will fan out and monitor causes of pollution and initiate remedial measures.

Feb 11, 2018, 00:05 AM IST

Offices should incentivise those who use cycles: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

India`s 150 elite cyclists were seen in action at the National Cycling Championships in November, including Mumbai-based film actor and cycling enthusiast Farhan Akhtar, who is the brand ambassador of Saksham Pedal Delhi.

Dec 31, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Narendra Modi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee have same kind of DNA: Harsh Vardhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee has the "same kind of DNA" that made them unwavering in their commitment to public welfare which boded well for the country, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Nov 09, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

India to play constructive role in combating climate change, says Harsh Vardhan at UN

The objective of the Paris Agreement is to prevent an increase in global average temperature and keep it well below two degree Celsius.

Nov 06, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Delhi asks for choppers to sprinkle water over city to curb pollution

If you're walking on the streets of Delhi and suddenly sprinkled with water, don't be surprised.

Oct 25, 2017, 07:11 AM IST

Develop zero-pollution firecrackers: Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan to scientists

The SC put a ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till October 31, keeping the increasing pollution under consideration.

Oct 15, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Govt believes people have right to choose in democracy: MoS for Tourism KJ Alphons

Minister of State for Tourism Alphons Kannanthanam on Saturday said the government's stand is that people have a right to make their own choices, be it in terms of speech or their food.

Sep 09, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

Delhi's air quality has seen improvement: Govt informs Rajya Sabha

He said the effort of any person doing at least one good task that helps in curbing pollution would be encouraged.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

91 animals, including seven rhinos died in floods in Kaziranga National Park: Govt

Over 25 lakh people bore the brunt of the flooding in 29 districts. The administration set up 1,098 relief camps and distribution centres in the state.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Environment Minister urges use of bicycle once a week

Harsh Vardhan also called upon people to protect and conserve the flora and fauna.

Jul 21, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi likely to go for Cabinet expansion

Prime Minister Modi first expanded his cabinet in November 2014 when he inducted 21 new faces, including Parrikar as defence minister.

Jul 17, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

'Entire world looking at India to combat climate change'

Environmental experts feel that the traditional heritage of environment protection that India has can be utilised to deal with the dangers associated with environment.

Jul 11, 2017, 08:51 AM IST

Global warming, climate change result of ignoring ancestral advice: Harsh Vardhan

The minister, who started a plantation drive here, said our ancestors handed over to "us a pure environment" along with some "principles of living" to protect it.

Jul 06, 2017, 10:26 AM IST

Will address issues on cattle trade ban honestly: Harsh Vardhan

The Centre had on May 26 banned the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter through an Environment Ministry notification.

Jun 15, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Cattle ban 'discriminatory', 'unconstitutional'? SC issues notice to Centre, seeks response in two weeks; next hearing on July 11

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Centre in connection with its recent notification banning the sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter.

Jun 15, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

BJP pressing on cattle trade norm to impose RSS' political agenda: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to introduce a new rule to impose the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) political agenda.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:50 AM IST