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Government Launches Anti-Pollution Programme, But Experts Sceptical
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aimed at reducing toxic particulate matter by 2024.
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Environment Minister Slams Arvind Kejriwal For Calling PM A "Dictator"
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "dictator", saying former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister destroying a government bungalow when asked to leave was a good decent behaviour as per his character.
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Telangana Seeks 100 Crore From Centre To Extend Green Cover
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao Saturday requested Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan to extend support to the state's efforts to increase green cover, especially Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits.
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Don't Need Rahul Gandhi's Certificate, Says BJP On Tigress Avni's Killing
No previous government has worked with the kind of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today as he hit back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi's barb over the killing of tigress Avni.
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Minister Flags Off Buses With Air-Filters To Counter Delhi Pollution
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday flagged off five buses fitted with air-filters, which trap the pollutants in the air, as a pilot project.
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Only Delhi Minister Answers Centre's Call, 4 States Skip Pollution Meet
With air pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas falling in the "very poor" category, Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan called a meeting of the environment ministers of five north Indian states today. However, only Delhi minister Imran Hussain showed up. The environment ministers of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh decid...
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Why No Action On Shunting Out Old Vehicles, Top Court Asks Delhi
The Delhi government was taken to task today by the Supreme Court for failing to control the proliferation of polluting vehicles. The crackdown from the top court came as the pollution levels in the national capital shot up - an annual spike that has become a trend over the last few years. A review meeting called by Union environment minister Harsh...
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Diwali Is Round The Corner! CSIR Develops Environment-Friendly Firecrackers For A Safe And Green Diwali
CSIR scientists have developed less-polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20 per cent cheaper than the conventional ones, Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said at a conference here.
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"Green Crackers" Won't Be Available This Diwali: Environment Minister
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said although less-polluting "green crackers" have been devised and the technology will be shared with the industry soon, it will not be available this Diwali.
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New System Will Help Warn Of Falling Air Quality, Says Union Minister
Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan today said Indian scientists along with their counterparts from the US and Finland have developed a mechanism that will soon be able to forewarn depletion in air quality. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, the India Meteorological Department and the meteorology centre in Noida will work together...
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A Moustache And In Royal Attire, Harsh Vardhan Is King Janak In Ramleela
Donning traditional silk costumes, a gleaming crown and speaking chaste Hindi, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday assumed a different role -- legendary king Janak of Mithila -- at a Ramleela event, and made sure he conveyed the message on importance of clean environment.
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India Has Taken Several Measures To Protect Tigers: Environment Minister
India has taken several measures, including bringing out guidelines for tiger safaris, to reduce the pressure of eco-tourism, protect habitats of the big cats and conserve its population, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today.
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Target To Double Tiger Population In India: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union minister Harsh Vardhan today said the government has set a target of doubling the tiger population in the country.
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Union Minister Harsh Vardhan "Misguiding" Delhiites On Tree Felling: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party today accused Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan of "misguiding" people over the plan to cut down over 16,500 trees in the national capital for redevelopment of seven colonies, claiming that his ministry had given environment clearance to the project.
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Can't Do A 'Surgical Strike' On Air Pollution, Says Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan today rebutted the allegations of the Delhi government that the Centre had been aloof about the smog that has been choking the national capital, saying one cannot launch "surgical strikes" against pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, has been monitoring the situation but insisted that a solution...
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Government Launches Anti-Pollution Programme, But Experts Sceptical
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aimed at reducing toxic particulate matter by 2024.
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Environment Minister Slams Arvind Kejriwal For Calling PM A "Dictator"
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "dictator", saying former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister destroying a government bungalow when asked to leave was a good decent behaviour as per his character.
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Telangana Seeks 100 Crore From Centre To Extend Green Cover
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao Saturday requested Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan to extend support to the state's efforts to increase green cover, especially Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits.
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Don't Need Rahul Gandhi's Certificate, Says BJP On Tigress Avni's Killing
No previous government has worked with the kind of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today as he hit back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi's barb over the killing of tigress Avni.
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Minister Flags Off Buses With Air-Filters To Counter Delhi Pollution
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday flagged off five buses fitted with air-filters, which trap the pollutants in the air, as a pilot project.
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Only Delhi Minister Answers Centre's Call, 4 States Skip Pollution Meet
With air pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas falling in the "very poor" category, Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan called a meeting of the environment ministers of five north Indian states today. However, only Delhi minister Imran Hussain showed up. The environment ministers of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh decid...
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Why No Action On Shunting Out Old Vehicles, Top Court Asks Delhi
The Delhi government was taken to task today by the Supreme Court for failing to control the proliferation of polluting vehicles. The crackdown from the top court came as the pollution levels in the national capital shot up - an annual spike that has become a trend over the last few years. A review meeting called by Union environment minister Harsh...
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Diwali Is Round The Corner! CSIR Develops Environment-Friendly Firecrackers For A Safe And Green Diwali
CSIR scientists have developed less-polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20 per cent cheaper than the conventional ones, Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said at a conference here.
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"Green Crackers" Won't Be Available This Diwali: Environment Minister
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said although less-polluting "green crackers" have been devised and the technology will be shared with the industry soon, it will not be available this Diwali.
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New System Will Help Warn Of Falling Air Quality, Says Union Minister
Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan today said Indian scientists along with their counterparts from the US and Finland have developed a mechanism that will soon be able to forewarn depletion in air quality. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, the India Meteorological Department and the meteorology centre in Noida will work together...
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A Moustache And In Royal Attire, Harsh Vardhan Is King Janak In Ramleela
Donning traditional silk costumes, a gleaming crown and speaking chaste Hindi, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday assumed a different role -- legendary king Janak of Mithila -- at a Ramleela event, and made sure he conveyed the message on importance of clean environment.
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India Has Taken Several Measures To Protect Tigers: Environment Minister
India has taken several measures, including bringing out guidelines for tiger safaris, to reduce the pressure of eco-tourism, protect habitats of the big cats and conserve its population, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today.
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Target To Double Tiger Population In India: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union minister Harsh Vardhan today said the government has set a target of doubling the tiger population in the country.
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Union Minister Harsh Vardhan "Misguiding" Delhiites On Tree Felling: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party today accused Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan of "misguiding" people over the plan to cut down over 16,500 trees in the national capital for redevelopment of seven colonies, claiming that his ministry had given environment clearance to the project.
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Can't Do A 'Surgical Strike' On Air Pollution, Says Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan today rebutted the allegations of the Delhi government that the Centre had been aloof about the smog that has been choking the national capital, saying one cannot launch "surgical strikes" against pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, has been monitoring the situation but insisted that a solution...
