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Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr Jitendra Singh

DOB: 6 November 1956

Jitendra Singh is an Indian politician. Currently, he is the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space. He is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive member and was the chief spokesperson for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He won the Udhampur seat in the Indian general election, 2014 for the 16th Lok Sabha. He was a professor of diabetes and endocrinology, a consultant, clinical practitioner, author of eight books, and a newspaper columnist. He is the ex-chairman for the National Scientific Committee Diabetes and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India.

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j k govt responsible for the killing of sarpanchs jitendra

J&K govt responsible for the killing of sarpanchs: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Dec 15, 2014, 07:43 PM IST

Kathua (JK): Union Minister Jitendra Singh today held the ruling coalition government in the state responsible for the killing of panchs and sarpanchs in the Kashmir valley during the past three years.  “National Conference (NC)-Congress

over 300 whistleblowers complaints probed in last 3 years

Over 300 whistleblowers' complaints probed in last 3 years: Government

Politics | Dec 03, 2014, 09:48 PM IST

New Delhi: Over 300 complaints by whistleblowers alleging corruption in various government departments were probed during the last three years, the Lok Sabha was informed today.A total of 311 complaints received under the Public Interest

government seeks political parties view on upsc s civil

Government seeks political parties view on UPSC's civil service exam

Politics | Dec 03, 2014, 06:30 PM IST

New Delhi: The government has sought views from the political parties on various issues relating to the prestigious civil service examination conducted by the UPSC, the Lok Sabha was informed today.Several representations have been received

probe has so far not revealed any saradha terror link

Probe has so far not revealed any Saradha-terror link: Government

Politics | Dec 03, 2014, 03:15 PM IST

New Delhi: Investigation into the Saradha chit fund scam has so far not revealed any terror link with Bangladesh, Government said today, days after BJP had alleged such a connection.“The investigation has so far not

j k polls people will judge bjp on basis of performance

J&K Polls: People will judge BJP on basis of performance, says Jitendra Singh

Politics | Dec 01, 2014, 07:21 PM IST

Kathua (J&K): Asserting that the people will judge BJP on basis of its performance both at the Centre as well as in the party-ruled states, Union minister Jitendra Singh today expressed hope that the party

humiliating treatment may amount to sexual harassment govt

'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

India | Nov 26, 2014, 04:29 PM IST

New Delhi:  Humiliating treatment which is likely to affect women government employees' health or safety may amount to sexual harassment, the government said today. “The implied or explicit promise of preferential or detrimental treatment in employment,

jk floods pmo gets rs 10 lakh relief cheque from repco bank

JK floods: PMO gets Rs 10 lakh relief cheque from REPCO Bank

India | Nov 24, 2014, 07:24 AM IST

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh today received a cheque of Rs 10 lakh for flood relief in Jammu and Kashmir from Repatriates Cooperative Finance & Development Bank Ltd.REPCO Bank is promoted by Ministry of

government seeks views of political parties on csat issue

Government seeks views of political parties on CSAT issue

India | Nov 24, 2014, 07:55 AM IST

New Delhi: The government Sunday held a meeting with leaders of various political parties and sought their views on the controversy surrounding the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) that had caused disruptions during the last

bjp committed to ensure justice to minorities jitendra singh

BJP committed to ensure justice to minorities: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 22, 2014, 11:55 PM IST

Jammu: BJP today said it was committed to ensure "fair deal and justice" for the members of minority communities in Jammu and Kashmir."BJP is committed to ensure fair deal and justice for the minorities and

vote for bjp to herald new era of progress in j k jitendra

Vote for BJP to herald new era of progress in J-K: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 20, 2014, 07:23 PM IST

Doda: Appealing people to vote for BJP,Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said the party-led government in Jammu and Kashmir will be able to coordinate with the Centre and herald a new era of progress

j k polls rajnath singh to campaign in doda kishtwar today

J&K Polls: Rajnath Singh to campaign in Doda-Kishtwar today

Politics | Nov 19, 2014, 10:09 AM IST

Jammu: With Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections just round the corner, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will campaign for BJP candidates in the state today during his two-day visit to Doda and Kishtwar districts of

afspa a matter for security agencies to decide jitendra

AFSPA a matter for security agencies to decide: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 17, 2014, 05:31 PM IST

Jammu/New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a matter for security agencies to decide rather than politicians."It (revocation of AFSPA) is a prerogative of security

no alliance with anyone in jk assembly polls jitendra singh

No alliance with anyone in JK Assembly polls: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 11, 2014, 08:11 PM IST

Jammu: Ruling out alliance with any party in the state, Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said BJP will go it alone “as of now” in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.“(There is) no alliance

article 370 part of bjp s agenda jitendra singh

Article 370 part of BJP's agenda: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 11, 2014, 05:06 PM IST

Jammu: Asserting that BJP's stand on Article 370 is "very clear", Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said all issues which have been part of the party's manifesto, including the provision, will be on its agenda."All

jitendra links militancy with floods in j k

Jitendra links militancy with floods in J&K

India | Oct 14, 2014, 06:52 PM IST

Jammu: Massive encroachment on river beds in Jammu and Kashmir since militancy took roots over two decades ago worsened the effects of the unprecedented floods in the state, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today.  “The

no firing by pakistan along international border in jammu

No firing by Pakistan along International Border in Jammu

India | Oct 13, 2014, 09:26 PM IST

Jammu: An uneasy calm prevailed today along the 192-km long International Border in Jammu region as there has been no firing by Pakistani troops since yesterday morning.“There has been no firing from Pakistan overnight till

ceasefire violations mos in pmo visits border areas

Ceasefire violations: MoS in PMO visits border areas

India | Oct 08, 2014, 04:43 PM IST

Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh today visited border areas which have come under heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.  Singh, Minister of State

government tells states to promote self attestation of

Government tells states to promote self-attestation of documents

Politics | Oct 08, 2014, 07:22 AM IST

New Delhi: The Centre has written to states asking them to promote self-attestation of documents in place of notarised and gazetted officer-signed affidavits required for majority of government-related works.Terming it a good governance initiative, Minister

government mulling raising scientists retirement age

Government mulling raising scientists' retirement age

India | Oct 08, 2014, 07:23 AM IST

New Delhi: The government is ‘seriously considering' raising the retirement age of scientists, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.He, however, clarified that the proposal to increase the age of scientists was limited to his

government committed on rehabilitation of kashmiri pandits

Government committed on rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits: Jitendra

Politics | Oct 06, 2014, 04:30 PM IST

New Delhi: The Centre is committed toward rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley and will try to do away all their security concerns to ensure their safe return, Minister of State in Prime

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