Tag: Anurag Thakur

Rajya Sabha passes resolution slapping 200% duty on Pakistan goods

The two statutory resolutions were moved by Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on behalf of FM Nirmala Sitharaman and both adopted by voice vote.

July 8, 2019

Put to test, Jai Ram proves his mettle in Himachal Pradesh

Prem Kumar Dhumal mostly preferred to campaign only in Hamirpur, where his son Anurag Thakur is re-elected as MP fourth time and Shanta Kumar in his home seat, Kangra

May 25, 2019

‘Modi again’ works wonders for BJP in Himachal Lok Sabha elections

The election results were one-sided in the hill state, with all BJP candidates winning by a margin of over 3 lakh.

May 24, 2019

Parliamentary panel doubts Facebook’s ability to prevent misuse during Lok Sabha polls

The social media company admitted it doesn't 'always get it right' regarding content moderation on its platform.

March 6, 2019

Working with India poll panel to address political bias in real-time: Twitter

Twitter chaupals are being conducted in different parts of the country with political parties and candidates to teach voting process to the communities.

February 26, 2019

Engage more with ECI, address issues on “real-time” basis; Parl panel to Twitter

Sources said the social media platform was categorically asked to ensure the forthcoming elections are not undermined and influenced by foreign entities.

February 25, 2019

Twitter CEO, top officials refuse to appear before parliamentary panel on IT: Report

Twitter cited 'short notice of the hearing' as the reason, despite being given 10 days to travel, the sources said.

February 9, 2019

Discussion on with government on ‘right-wing bias’ allegations: Twitter India

This comes after activist-advocate Ishkaran Singh Bhandari met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on January 28 and apprised him of the alleged 'discriminatory and unfair practices' by Twitter.

February 6, 2019

Anurag Thakur seeks Centre’s help for rain-hit Himachal

Thakur, who is also BJP's chief whip in the Lok Sabha, asked the central government to support the rain-battered state through the disaster relief fund. 

September 24, 2018

Lok Sabha passes sports varsity Bill

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed The National Sports University Bill, 2018, which aims to establish and incorporate a specialised university to promote sports education. The university, to be set up in Manipur, would be the first of its kind and would promote sports sciences, sports technology, sports management and sports coaching. It would also …

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August 4, 2018

Anurag for international class shooting range in Himachal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Parliament from Hamirpur, Anurag Thakur, on Friday urged the Central Government to sanction an international class shooting range for Himachal Pradesh. Speaking on the National Sports University Bill, he said the development of sports culture at grassroot level is of key importance and it is must that sports be …

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August 4, 2018

HP Hockey Association election illegal: Stokes

"Anurag Thakur cannot become the president at his own sweet will, "she held, referring him as a 'Self Styled President'.

April 1, 2018

PadMan inspires Anurag Thakur

Moved by the theme of ‘PadMan’ featuring Akshay Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Anurag Thakur has initiated a campaign in his Parliamentary constituency Hamirpur to ensure that all the women get an access to affordable sanitary napkins. The campaign aims at improving the menstrual health of women by making sure that they have access …

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February 5, 2018

Govt delayed Central Univ project at Dehra: Anurag Thakur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Hamirpur, Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said after his continued efforts, the Himachal Pradesh government has finally deposited Rs 17.27 crore for establishment of Central University campus at Dehra in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Thakur, who favoured the setting up of central varsity campus at Dehra vis a visDharamshala, …

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December 5, 2017

Anurag Thakur asks Cong leaders to check facts before making statements

Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Friday criticised Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala for his statement on him and his father and former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal being on bail. Thakur said during the past 5 years, Congress spent all their energy to somehow establish cases against him and his family. “Congress pressurised state Vigilance Department to …

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November 3, 2017

Anurag Thakur points flaws in healthcare in HP

Taking serious note of shortcomings and lacunae pointed out by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report, Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Friday called on Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to rectify flaws in the healthcare system in Himachal Pradesh. In a letter to CM, Thakur said the performance audit of Reproductive and Child …

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August 4, 2017

Anurag Thakur warned for filming LS proceedings

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday warned BJP MP Anurag Thakur for filming the Lok Sabha's proceedings on his phone. Thakur's action lead to protests by opposition members, who demanded that the ruling party MP should be suspended like the Congress members, who were barred from the House for indiscipline. The Congress had on …

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July 26, 2017