HARSH VARDHAN
Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SC
Govt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cites margins of 170% to 700% or more on anti-cancer drugs and 100% to 1,000% or more on hospital supplies, while saying it is examining possible interventions.
University of Liverpool opens South India campus in Bengaluru
The University of Liverpool inaugurated its first South India campus in Bengaluru on Thursday. This campus will allow local students to pursue international degrees without leaving Karnataka. Industries Minister MB Patil highlighted the importance of collaboration with local colleges and industries. Areas of joint research include artificial intelligence and clean energy, among others. More foreign universities are expected to establish campuses in the state, enhancing education and research opportunities.
MP & former FS Shringla highlights significance of Russian oil supplies in interests of India’s 1.4 billion people & keeping global energy prices under control
Harsh Vardhan Shringla has defended India’s Russian oil imports, warning that stopping purchases could push up global energy prices and undermine the country’s energy security. The Rajya Sabha MP also flagged uncertainty over US tariffs, Section 301 investigations and potential duties linked to Russian oil sanctions, as India-US trade talks face an impasse. He also outlined conditions for India-China ties.
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Delhi allotted more than its oxygen quota, state govt's responsibility to rationalise it: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Amid complaints of oxygen shortage in Delhi hospitals, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that Delhi has been allotted more than the oxygen quota it had asked for and it is the state government's responsibility to rationalise and plan for it.
COVID-19 disrupted food security for millions; will likely reverse progress on ending hunger by 2030: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Addressing the 54th Commission on Population and Development on the theme 'Population, food security, nutrition and sustainable development' here on Monday, Harsh Vardhan said that the Government of India accords the highest priority to food security and nutrition as evidenced by the various national legal instruments and schemes over the last few years.
No fresh COVID-19 case reported in 149 districts in last seven days: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Chairing the 24th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through a video link, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said more than 9.43 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country till Friday morning.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities from March 1.
Delhi ignored warning on spike: Harsh Vardhan
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan blamed Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government for not following set protocols to keep Covid cases in check in the capital.
Early lockdown prevented 14-29 lakh Covid cases, up to 78,000 deaths in India: Harsh Vardhan
The health minister elaborated on India’s response to the pandemic. He said a detailed community surveillance programme was initiated for travel-related cases and subsequently for cases being reported from community by Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).
Covid-19 cases rising due to aggressive testing and casual attitude of people: Health minister Harsh Vardhan
Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has attributed the record daily spike in new Covid-19 cases in India to “aggressive testing” and “casual attitude” of the people.
As Delhi sees spike in numbers, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan says it is time to increase testing not shrink criteria
Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reviewed the situation in Delhi with lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal and state health minister Satyendra Jain. The health ministry has pointed out that testing numbers are not uniform across districts. Though the total numbers tested are high, there are several districts which are testing much lower than the average numbers.
BJP’s ‘Doctor Saheb’ asks Delhiites to vote for PM Modi
A sitting MP from Chandni Chowk, Dr Harsh Vardhan with folded hands urged people to vote Narendra Modi back to power.
BRICS to include 'Green Good Deeds' movement in next ministerials
Earlier this year, Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan had launched the nationwide social movement to protect the environment and promote healthy living.
Harsh Vardhan to launch plantation drive on July 5
The Union Environment Ministry will launch tomorrow a month-long drive to plant saplings, with minister Harsh Vardhan urging the states to undertake similar initiatives.
Harsh Vardhan takes charge of environment ministry
After Dave had passed away, government had subsequently handed over the additional charge of the ministry to Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan.
'Make in India' to be focus area for R&D units: Harsh Vardhan
The 'Make in India' programme is going to be one of the key areas of work for laboratories and research institutions, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said.
Harsh Vardhan to lead BJP campaign in Delhi
Although BJP has decided not to project a CM candidate, senior sources said Harsh Vardhan was best suited to lead the party into polls.
Indian government working on world's largest health insurance scheme, says Harsh Vardhan
The Narendra Modi led-govt is planning to bring about a "complete transformation" of the health sector and is working on the same, said Harsh Vardhan.
Return of Harsh Vardhan to Delhi politics unlikely: Nitin Gadkari
Appearing on 'Aap ki Adalat', on 'India TV', Nitin Gadkari said Harsh Vardhan's return to Delhi politics may not be possible at the moment.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Harsh Vardhan invokes Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of Modi Wave
Wearing a saffron shirt, stitched specially for the photo-op, Harsh Vardhan was confident of winning not just his Chandni Chowk seat but the party winning the other six in the Capital too.
AAP may not win even 10 seats in Lok Sabha polls: Harsh Vardhan, BJP
Harsh Vardhan today said here that he would be surprised if Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wins even five to ten seats in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Kejriwal joined hands with those he promised to send behind bars: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan said, "Before elections, Arvind Kejriwal said vote for the most honest party and people of Delhi gave most seats to BJP."
Arvind Kejriwal praises Harsh Vardhan, ignores Sheila Dikshit
Harsh Vardhan was the BJP's chief ministerial candidate in the Delhi election. But he failed to form a government as his party fell four short of a majority in the assembly.
Congress moves Election Commission against Harsh Vardhan on polio campaign claim
Alleging that his claim is contrary to the records, the party said that Harsh Vardhan was Health Minister of Delhi prior to 1998.
Harsh Vardhan is BJP's Manmohan Singh: AAP
Aam Aadmi party today launched a frontal attack on BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi Harsh Vardhan accusing him of keeping mum over alleged corruption in civic bodies ruled by his party.
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