Ramesh, Modi govt in spat over water conservation programme

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 16:26

In a fresh attack on Narendra Modi, Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the Gujarat Chief Minister had been "badly misinformed" about his government`s spending of central funds for water conservation programme in drought-hit areas of the state.

Gujarat govt rebuts Ramesh`s claims on unspent IWMP funds

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 23:48

Gujarat govt dismissed claims made by Jairam Ramesh that state had failed to spend a chunk of funds released by Centre towards implementation of programme to conserve water.

No bar on purchase of private land: Ramesh to industry

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:07

With the new Land Acquisition Act coming into force, government on Wednesday sought to allay apprehension of the industry, saying there is no bar whatsoever on purchase of private land.

Ramesh attacks Modi govt on water conservation programme

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 18:24

Modi`s government came under attack from Jairam Ramesh for not spending funds provided by the Centre for implementing an ambitious programme to conserve water in drought-hit areas of Gujarat.

2 Odisha districts included in rehab programme for labourers

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:07

Union Minister Jairam Ramesh has written a letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informing him about inclusion of two districts under the Centre`s programme to rehabilitate them.

Land acquisition law high point of Rrural Development Ministry in 2013

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:04

The otherwise low profile Rural Development Ministry was in the limelight during 2013 thanks to several reforms including passage of the path-breaking Land Acquisition Bill.

Congress trashes speculation of Madhu Koda`s wife joining party

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 00:05

Scotching speculation about incarcerated former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda`s wife joining Congress, Jairam Ramesh on Monday said there is no such proposal.

Congress hits back at BJP for Jharkhand neglected charge

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 20:26

Hitting back at Narendra Modi for accusing UPA government of ignoring Jharkhand, Congress Monday charged BJP with "misleading" the people and pointed out that the opposition party had also ruled the state for 8 years.

Gadgil panel report best roadmap for Western Ghats: Ramesh

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 00:33

Jairam Ramesh said he feels Madhav Gadgil report on Western Ghats was the "roadmap" for conservation of the ecologically-sensitive hills and hoped there would be a "dispassionate debate" on the issue.

Congress will not extend `blind support` to Aam Aadmi Party: Jairam Ramesh

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 00:10

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said the party is not blindly supporting the Aam Aadmi Party in the formation of next government in Delhi, and called for a programme or a committee to look into the coordination between the two parties.

`Narendra Modi has no right to be upset over Jairam Ramesh`s remarks`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 16:38

Janata Dal United leader Ali Anwar said Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has no right to get upset about what Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh had said recently.

Comparing Modi`s Lokpal stand to Asaram`s virginity shameful: BJP

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 16:59

Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Prakash Javadekar on Monday condemned union minister for rural development Jairam Ramesh`s `dirty` remark on BJP’s PM aspirant Narendra Modi.