BJP raises doubts over J&K Cabinet sub-committee`s functioning

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:30

The BJP on Tuesday raised questions on the intentions and designs of the state`s cabinet sub-committee (CSC) after party representatives were ignored during the panel`s ongoing district-level interactions to create new administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP only secular party in country, says senior J&K leader

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 21:25

BJP on Sunday said it was the only secular party in the country, accusing the Congress of dividing the people for vote-bank politics.

SAI decides to appoint CEOs to professionalise NSF working

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 15:01

The Sports Authority of India has decided to appoint qualified CEOs to professionalise the management of the National Sports Federations (NSFs).

Will try to ensure IOA polls before Winter Olympics: Jitendra

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:28

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh friday said he would try to convince the IOA to hold its much-awaited elections before the scheduled date of February 9 to ensure that the Indian athletes are able to compete under the national flag during the Sochi Winter Olympics, starting February 7.

Government considering Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand: Jitendra

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 20:57

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the government was mulling over conferring the Bharat Ratna on hockey wizard Dhyan Chand for his contribution to the game and sports in general in the country.

Sports Minister wishes Sachin Tendulkar for completing a glorious career

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 15:26

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for successfully completing his distinguished and inspiring career, saying his glorious 24-year-old career is a rare feat of exemplary elegance, earnest application and commitment.

Jitendra Singh wants Sachin Tendulkar to promote sports after retirement

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 22:52

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh today expressed his desire to organise a felicitation function in honour of Sachin Tendulkar and hoped that the legendary batsman will work with the Ministry in future to promote sports in the country.

IOC sets Oct 31 deadline for IOA to clean house

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 19:37

Hardening its stand against the IOA, the International Olympic Committee has asked the Indian body to sack "charge-framed" officials through constitutional amendments by October 31 and conduct fresh elections by December 15 to return to the Olympic fold.

Need to put in place an alternative mechanism, says Sports Minister

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 19:22

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday slammed the diversionary tactics of Indian Olympic Association and said an alternative mechanism needs to be put in place to enable Indian athletes to compete under the national flag in the wake of IOA`s reluctance to adhere to IOC`s guidelines.

Jitendra backs IOC diktat; asks IOA to amend constitution

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:02

The Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thusday backed International Olympic Committee`s decision to stick to its stand on the chargesheet clause and urged the IOA to incorporate the required amendments in its constitution so that the interest of country`s sportspersons do not suffer.

IOA’s stance puts India’s return to Olympic fold in jeopardy

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:31

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has maintained its stand on the contentious chargesheet clause saying it wants the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to adopt it for ensuring good governance.

Sports Ministry orders inquiry into Maheswary fiasco

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 23:01

The Sports Minister Jitendra Singh today ordered an inquiry into triple jumper Renjith Maheswary`s doping controversy, which resulted in his Arjuna award being put on hold.