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Efforts are made to revive 'sick' PSUs: Javadekar in Lok Sabha

Javadekar on Tuesday said that all the necessary efforts are being made by the government to revive such sectors so that they can be revived

Time to envision what we want to achieve in 25 years: Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar inaugurated a photo-exhibition at the National Media Center in New Delhi and said it will educate the populace on the ethos of freedom struggle which will envision the path for next 25 years

I&B minister discusses new rules with digital news media organisations

'Held an interaction with Digital News Publishers Association today. They welcomed the new rules and offered few suggestions which I have noted,' said Prakash Javadekar

Pradhan, other Odisha MPs meet Prakash Javadekar over Simlipal forest fire

Days after a fire devastated the Similipal forest division in Odisha, Pradhan and other MPs from the state met Prakash Javadekar, demanding his intervention in the issue of forest fires in the state

Prakash Javadekar gets his first jab of Covid-19 vaccine in Pune

Union minister Prakash Javadekar received a first shot of COVID-19 vaccine at a private hospital here on Friday. "Received my first shot of COVID-19 vaccine today at Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. The vaccination Process is easy & #MadeinIndia vaccine are fully safe," the Minister for Information & Broadcasting tweeted. "I appeal all the citizens to get vaccinated as & when they become elibigle," he added.

Govt won't appoint any member in self-regulating body: Javadekar to OTTs

Stressing on the need for self-regulation, Javadekar said that the government has done several rounds of consultation with the OTT players in the past.

How to get Covid vaccine from March 1: Eligibility, charges, procedure

Covid vaccines for those above 60, over 45 with co-morbidities from March 1

2nd phase Covid vaccination to begin March 1, many private hospitals to take part, says Union minister Prakash Javadekar in post-Cabinet briefing

Prakash Javadekar uses Sanskrit for first time at UNSC on climate change

Javadekar said that there is no common, widely accepted methodology for assessing the connection between climate change, conflict and fragility

Important for nations to fulfil their pre-2020 green commitments: Javadekar

Javadekar on Tuesday stressed that the idea of climate action should not be to move the climate ambition goal post to 2050 and it is important for countries to fulfil their pre-2020 commitments

I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar joins indigenous Twitter clone Koo

Javadekar began using homegrown micro-blogging platform 'Koo', joining several ministers who already created their accounts on it

Respect Indian laws if you want to do business: Govt to Twitter, Facebook

The Indian government on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Twitter's delayed compliance on its order to remove "provocative" tweets amid the ongoing farmers' protests

India implementing its climate pledges well before time, says Javadekar

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said India is leading from the front and implementing all its climate pledges well before time.

Govt to issue guidelines to regulate OTT platforms soon: Javadekar

Replying to a Zero Hour mention, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said a lot of suggestions and complaints on the regulation of OTTs have been received

Fuel prices will not increase, Budget will take country forward: Javadekar

The budget aims to provide justice to the farmers, general public and introduce reforms in all the sectors including law, he added

Budget 2021 will give major boost to employment, says Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2021-22 as forward looking and said it will give a major fillip to employment

100% occupancy will be allowed in theatres from Feb 1: Prakash Javadekar

Adequate physical distancing, mandatory face masks and sanitisation of auditorium after every screening are among the latest SOPs issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday

100% occupancy in theatres from Feb 1, digital transactions preferred: Govt

Cinema halls across the country will be permitted to operate at full capacity from February 1 with adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Prakash Javadekar announced on Sunday. Adequate physical distancing, mandatory face masks and sanitisation of auditorium after every screening are among the latest SOPs issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday, after the government allowed cinema halls to operate at 100 percent occupancy from Monday. Digital booking of tickets and staggered show timings to avoid crowding will be encouraged, the minister said, releasing a set of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). "There is good news. In February, people can watch and enjoy films in theatres as we are allowing full occupancy in all cinema halls. Cinema halls can now open at 100 per cent capacity. We encourage as much online booking (of tickets) as possible," Javadekar told reporters here. The development comes ...

Javadekar emphasises on striking balance between environment, economy

Prakash Javadekar has emphasised on adopting holistic approach taking into consideration both the environmental conservation as well as growth of the country

Javadekar pitches for private participation in 52nd IFFI edition

Javadekar on Saturday pitched for private participation in the next edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)