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.

HC issues notices to Ministry of Youth Affairs

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 23:42

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notices to Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, New Delhi, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and Indian Olympic Association.

Sports budget increased by Rs.214 crore

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 18:52

Finance minister P. Chidambaram Thursday allocated Rs.1,219 crore to the ministry of youth affairs and sports for 2013-14, an increase of Rs.214 crore from the last financial year.

Sports Ministry shots off letter to all state governments

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 17:37

The Sports Ministry has shot off a letter to all the state governments urging them to provide the list of the recognised state associations/units.

Sports Ministry sanctions funds to Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 13:03

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned the remaining amount of Rs 96 lakh from a total of Rs 4.81 crore to Assam for the development and maintenance of playfields.

India team to take part in Asian Youth Boys Volleyball Championship

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 15:41

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the participation of Indian team in the 9th Asian Youth Boys Volleyball championship, schedule to be held from October 24 to November 1 at Esfahan, Iran.

Sports Ministry sanctions aid to five states

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 13:29

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned Rs 17.85 crore as central assistance to five states for procuring sports consumables and honour community coaches.

Financial assistance of Rs 23 crore approved

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 13:13

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has approved the proposal of Rs 23 crore financial assistance for creation of sports infrastructure facilities of multi-purpose indoor hall and synthetic hockey playfield for the States of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Manipur.

Sports Min asked OC to procure equipment: Kalmadi tells court

Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2012, 20:18

New Delhi: Sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a games-related graft case, on Monday told a Delhi court it was the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that OC should take over the process of procuring equipment for the sporting event.