Govt open to suggestions on cattle slaughter notification, not viewing it as prestige issue: Union minister Harsh Vardhan
The purpose behind the notification was not to influence people's food habits, affect slaughter business or to harm any particular group, the minister said.
Jun 04, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
India committed to Paris agreement: Harsh Vardhan
Reacting on reports of United States President Donald Trump pulling out of the Paris climate accord, Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that India is committed towards its responsibilities related with environment.
Jun 04, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
Cattle ban outrage: After Kerala, 'beef fest' organised in IIT Madras
More than 50 students supported the cause by participating in this fest late on Sunday night.
May 29, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Beef fests held to protest ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in Kerala
In Kochi, Kadakampally Surendran participated in a 'beef fest', where bread and beef curry was served, even as Youth Congress activists took out a protest march in the city.
May 27, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
NRI, foreign scientists to work in Indian institutes: Government
The scientists under the VAJRA programme would draw a salary of USD 15,000 in the first month and USD 10,000 each in the remaining months.
May 24, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Three years' achievements better than 30 years: Harsh Vardhan
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said the three years' achievements of his ministry are better than the previous 30 years.
May 23, 2017, 20:05 PM IST
Harsh Vardhan takes charge as new Environment Minister
Vardhan is the third Environment Minister in the BJP-led NDA government after Prakash Javadekar and Dave.
May 22, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Union Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away; Harsh Vardhan gets additional charge of portfolio
Union Environment Minister Anil Dave died following cardiac arrest here on Thursday morning. He was 61 and a bachelor.
May 18, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
After Anil Dave's death, Dr Harsh Vardhan gets additional charge of Environment Ministry
The news of Anil Dave's demise was broken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet.
May 18, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
People in West Bengal under stress: Harsh Vardhan
Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday claimed that the people of West Bengal were under "a lot of stress" and he had "not heard anything positive" about the state of late.
May 03, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Delhi has a clear choice in 'pro-development' BJP: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan said that people of the national capital will vote for the BJP as the progress of Delhi begins from the MCD.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
Two years of AAP government in Delhi: BJP shows Arvind Kejriwal the mirror
Arvind Kejriwal government completed two years in office in Delhi on Tuesday.
Feb 14, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Keep bureaucracy away from politics, Harsh Vardhan tells Aam Aadmi Party
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi should keep bureaucracy away from its politics.
Dec 15, 2016, 19:53 PM IST
AAP focusing only on attacking PM Narendra Modi: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan has criticised the AAP government, saying its "complete" focus is on attacking PM Narendra Modi and not cleaning the city.
Aug 30, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
Monsoon expected to hit Kerala by May-end, early June, says govt
The government on Wednesday said that monsoon was expected to hit Kerala by May-end or early June.
May 04, 2016, 20:31 PM IST
Wealth from waste: A novel Indian biotech solution
Making alcohol from biological material is not new, but till date most of the ethanol is made using sugar cane, corn or some such food material and is called first generation ethanol.
May 01, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
India's love affair with chemistry
This week it was officially announced that India had indeed ousted the venerated Royal Society of Chemistry, the holder of the previous record.
Dec 20, 2015, 09:30 AM IST
136 earthquakes have rocked India so far this year!
A total of 136 earthquakes have rocked India so far this year and an analysis of data of the last three decades indicates that there has neither been an increase or decrease in the seismicity rate in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 15:00 PM IST
German delegation seeks enhanced cooperation in technology
A delegation of German parliamentarians today met Union minister Harsh Vardhan to devise ways for an enhanced partnership between the two countries in the field of Science and Technology.
Nov 18, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
Help develop cost effective solar devices, minister tells officials
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Emphasising the need for adopting alternate sources of energy to combat climate change, union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday directed his ministr
Oct 17, 2015, 21:50 PM IST
