Northeast is India's economic corridor: Jitender Singh

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 22:31

Describing the northeast as the "economic corridor of India", Minister of State for Development of the Northeastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh on Saturday asked leaders of the business community to become active participants in its development.

PV Sindhu finally receives Arjuna award

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 00:50

Rising shuttler P V Sindhu was conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award by Sports Minister Jitendra Singh here on Tuesday.

IOA set to ignore IOC warnings at GBM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 14:47

It may put India`s return to the Olympic fold in jeopardy but the suspended IOA`s General Body Meeting here tomorrow is all set to ignore the IOC`s directive to bar chargesheeted officials from contesting elections through constitutional amendments.

279 sportspersons have flunked dope tests in last 2 years

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 16:18

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders` list.

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recommends Bharat Ratna for Major Dhyan Chand

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 09:02

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday nominated hockey wizard Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, India`s highest civilian honour, for his outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

IPL spot-fixing: Bookie Jitender Singh tried to rope in another RR player

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 19:48

A bookie arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing case tried to rope in Rajasthan Royals player Harmeet Singh but did not strike a deal as he felt he was "young" and could not do much for them, Delhi Police claimed on Saturday.

IOC postpones July 15 deadline to amend IOA constitution

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 13:12

In a reprieve to the suspended Indian Olympic Association, the IOC has decided to extend the deadline for adopting an amended constitution.

Bihar failed to use central funds for development: Union Minister

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 22:33

Union Minister Jitender Singh on Sunday criticised the Bihar government for allegedly failing to utilise central funds for development of the state.

Roadmap for India’s return to Olympics has been finalised, says Sports Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 09:15

Sports Minister Jitender Singh said on Thursday that the meeting with the International Olympic Committee was a success.

Hooda writes on wrestling

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 19:42

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda is strongly advocating for the cause of retaining wrestling in the Olympics and has, through a written communication, urged Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Jitender Singh in this regard.

Falerio to head Cong screening committee in K`taka

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 09:00

Senior Congress leader Luizinho Falerio has been appointed the Chairman of the party`s Screening Committee for poll-bound Karnataka.

`Few women dare to complain against harassment`

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 15:18

It is no secret that women are harassed while on move in Delhi but it appears that many of them prefer not to complain to police, if one goes by government statistics.