Govt briefs MPs of all-party delegation for Jammu and Kashmir
Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting and also discussed the itinerary of the Kashmir visit that begins on Sunday.
Sep 03, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
Union Minister Kumar flays Digvijay Singh for supporting Amnesty
Kumar did not name the organisation, however it was a veiled reference to Amnesty International, whose Indian chapter is facing sedition charges over alleged raising of anti-India slogans by its members during an event on Kashmir.
Aug 24, 2016, 01:52 AM IST
GST Bill listed in Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage on Wednesday
The government is keen to get the GST Bill approved during the Monsoon Session of Parliament ending on August 12.
Aug 01, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
Chinese incursion along Uttarakhand border figures in Lok Sabha
The opposition Congress, Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress on Thursday raised in the Lok Sabha the incursion by Chinese troops along the Uttarakhand border earlier this month.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:42 PM IST
Seers, religious orders need to work towards a modern India: PM Modi
Seers and the various religious orders can play a major role in making India modern and prosperous, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, noting that many of them have taken up public welfare works like building toilets and providing health care facilities.
Jul 22, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
BJP, Congress demand derecognition of AAP
BJP and Congress on Thursday joined hands to demand derecognition of Aam Aadmi Party by the Election Commission over using the image of the Golden Temple on its youth manifesto and the recent case of suicide of by its woman activist over an alleged case of sexual exploitation.
Jul 21, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
BJP appoints Rakesh Singh as party's chief whip in Lok Sabha
Rakesh Singh, the BJP MP from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was today appointed as party's chief whip in Lok Sabha.
Jul 18, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Lok Sabha to take up bills on NEET on July 19: Government
Two important bills that seek to replace ordinances to keep state boards out of the ambit of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for this academic year will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs S.S. Ahluwalia said on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
Govt has decided to reduce prices of key fertilisers: Ananth Kumar
The government has decided to reduce prices of key fertilisers like Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), Muriate of Potash (MOP) and Nitrogen Phosphate and Potash composition (NPK), Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar said on Saturday.
Jul 02, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Union Minister Ananth Kumar targets Kerala govt over crime against women
Kumar urged the Kerala government to rise above politics and go for a CBI probe into the heinous crime that occurred nearby Perumbavoor last week.
May 06, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
Kerala polls: Days of Congress, CPI(M) are numbered, says BJP
Ananth Kumar said NDA was expecting to form the next government in Kerala.
Apr 23, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
No close call, NDA to get two-third majority in Bihar: Ananth Kumar
Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Ananth Kumar said the NDA will get a decisive mandate with two-third majority in Bihar.
Nov 03, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
Bihar polls: Ananth Kumar attacks Lalu, Nitish for 'negative campaign'
Ananth Kumar on Tuesday hit out at Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad for their "negative campaign" in contrast to positive agendas of NDA.
Oct 06, 2015, 22:16 PM IST
Single-window clearance for pharma sector on anvil: Ananth
To enable a single-window clearance system in pharmaceuticals sector, the government will set up a high-level committee next week to work out the modalities for the same.
Jun 22, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
Govt to approve 6 pharma parks with Rs 180 cr investment
Government is set to approve six pharma parks this year at an estimated investment of Rs 180 crore to promote the pharmaceuticals manufacturing.
Jun 17, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Cabinet approves production from 3 naphtha-based urea plants
On the basis of NPS-III, the total cost of production of urea or concession price is calculated while the selling price is fixed at Rs 5,360 per tonne.
Jun 10, 2015, 14:08 PM IST
India to become self-reliant in urea in 4 years: Ananth Kumar
The country will become self-reliant in urea and fertiliser in the next four years and is aiming to become the steel hub of the world, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, Ananth Kumar said.
May 27, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Govt to invest Rs 10,500 crore on urea plants in Jharkhand, Assam
The Cabinet on Thursday approved revival of closed urea plant in Sindri, Jharkhand, and setting up of a new fertiliser plant in Namrup in Assam at a total investment of Rs 10,500 crore.
May 21, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
Centre to bring more reforms, not to raise urea prices: Kumar
Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar Wednesday said government will continue with the second generation "farmer centric" reforms in the sector to make the country self-sufficient in urea without increasing its prices.
May 13, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
India to add 10 MT urea capacity; invest Rs 60K cr: Govt
India, a net importer of urea, is set to become an exporting nation in the next 5 years with an addition of 10 million tonnes (MT) in fertiliser production capacity at an estimated investment of Rs 60,000 crore, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar said Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
