Dr Jitendra Singh
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Gaps in bill brought by UPA causing delay in Lokpal, says Jitendra Singh
National | May 09, 2017, 10:13 PM ISTSingh's assertion assumes significance as the Supreme Court had recently observed that the proposed Lokpal is a "workable piece of legislation" and it was not justifiable to keep its operation pending.
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RTI applications can be filed orally: Government
India | Mar 30, 2017, 04:39 PM ISTJitendra Singh was asked whether the government has taken or proposes to take any measure for acceptance of RTI applications and providing their reply in Braille.
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‘Cong speaking in the voice of separatists': BJP defends Army chief's warning to stone-pelters
National | Feb 17, 2017, 07:32 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today defended Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s warning to locals hampering counter-militancy operations in Kashmir and accused the Congress of speaking in the voice of separatists.
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Over 1000 cases, 75 PE pending with CBI, govt informs Rajya Sabha
National | Feb 02, 2017, 11:38 PM ISTA total of 1081 cases and 75 preliminary enquiries are pending with the CBI as on December 31, 2016.
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Centre hikes minimum pension for employees to Rs 9,000, doubles ex-gratia amount
India | Jan 13, 2017, 11:55 AM ISTIn a significant move, the government has announced an increase in the minimum monthly pension to Rs 9,000 per person, up 157 per cent from the current Rs 3,500, besides a twofold hike in ex-gratia amount for central government employees.
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Demonetisation ‘decision of the century’, will change nation’s mindset: Jitendra Singh
National | Nov 18, 2016, 10:23 AM ISTCalling demonetisation the "decision of the century", Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that it would not only streamline India's economy, but would also revolutionise the nation’s mindset
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Panel report on age limit in civil service exam under UPSC consideration: Govt
India | Nov 17, 2016, 05:25 PM ISTThe government today said that the report of Baswan Committee that has suggested changes in civil service exam pattern and age limit is under consideration of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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Students demanding reopening of schools in Kashmir is uprising against separatists: Jitendra Singh
National | Nov 06, 2016, 08:50 AM ISTJitendra Singh on Saturday termed the reports of students hitting the streets in Kashmir Valley demanding reopening of educational institutions as an uprising of children versus the uprising of separatists
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No viable roadmap on Kashmir without Kashmiri Pandits: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
National | Nov 01, 2016, 01:07 PM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh has said that Kashmiri Pandits are a key stakeholder in Kashmir issue and no viable road-map is possible without involvement of the community.
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No compromise on national sovereignty, says all-party delegation on Kashmir
National | Sep 07, 2016, 03:44 PM ISTHome Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired an all-party meeting in the capital to chalk out an action plan to end the current unrest in Kashmir. A proposal to reinstate peace in the strife-torn valley was
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Situation in Kashmir valley will soon return to normal: Jitendra Singh
National | Aug 27, 2016, 04:19 PM ISTUnion minister Jitendra Singh today expressed the hope that the situation in the Kashmir valley will soon return to normal as both central and state governments are moving in the right direction to resolve the ongoing unrest in the state.
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Govt open to talk to anyone who believes in ‘Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat’: Jitendra Singh
National | Aug 24, 2016, 06:30 PM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh today said that the Narendra Modi-led central government is sincere about resolving the Kashmir unrest and ready to hold talks with every person who believes in ‘Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat’.
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Three months leave for victims of sexual harassment, government tells Parliament
National | Aug 10, 2016, 06:10 PM ISTWomen employees who have filed complaints of sexual harassment can now get a paid leave of three months during the pendency of inquiry, the government said today. Section 12 of the Sexual Harassment of Women
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There is 'no Kashmir issue' between India, Pakistan: Jitendra Singh
National | Jul 16, 2016, 04:35 PM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh today told Pakistan that Kashmir is not an issue between New Delhi and Islamabad and that the only outstanding matter is how to retrieve the part of Jammu and Kashmir which remains under illegal occupation of the neighbo
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In favour of Kashmiri Pandits return, but with dignity: Jitendra Singh
National | May 23, 2016, 08:42 PM ISTWith return of Kashmiri Pandits topping the agenda of Narendra Modi government, Union Minister Jitendra Singh today favoured creation of a "conducive atmosphere" for them to go back to the Valley.
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Number of RTI applications decline during 2014-15: Govt
India | May 05, 2016, 02:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: The number of RTI applications has come down to around 7.55 lakh in 2014-15 from over 8.34 lakh a year before as departments and ministries are putting more information in public domain on
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Honest babus need not fear, stern action against graft: Jitendra Singh
India | May 01, 2016, 01:11 PM ISTNew Delhi:The government is committed to protecting and providing incentives to honest and performing civil servants but determined to act tough against corruption, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. His comments came days after
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About Rs 36,000 cr deposits in jan dhan accounts: MoS PMO
Apr 21, 2016, 10:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: Deposits worth Rs 36,000 crore have been received in accounts opened under the governments flagship financial inclusion programme—Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Union Minister Jitendra Singh said here today. Addressing inaug
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Jammu and Kashmir must draw benefit from PM's 'Transforming India Mission': Jitendra Singh
National | Apr 16, 2016, 10:59 PM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh today said that Jammu and Kashmir must draw maximum benefit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Transforming India Mission' and should not be left behind.
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No differences between BJP and PDP: Jitendra Singh
National | Mar 25, 2016, 01:16 PM ISTJammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh today said that there were no differences between coalition partners BJP and PDP in Jammu and Kashmir where decks have been cleared for government formation. "There was never a