Nashik AAP unit sets helpline to net corrupt officials

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 20:52

Local unit of Aam Aadmi Party announced setting up of a helpline with an aim to net bribe-seekers and a 60-member flying squad to help citizens in distress.

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.

Failure of `Himmatwala` my fault: Sajid Khan

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 19:44

Director Sajid Khan, whose `Himmatwala` remake starring Ajay Devgan tanked at the box office, said he chose the wrong project at the wrong time and the failure of the film was his sole responsibility.

Man kills lover`s daughter for opposing their affair

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 22:22

Facing opposition over his illicit affair, a man with his accomplice allegedly killed his lover`s daughter in Parishitgarh area in the district, police said here on Saturday.

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.