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  J&K Polls: All options open in the state, says Jitendra Singh

  Politics | December 23, 2014 20:17 IST

  New Delhi: All options are open for BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and a threadbare discussion on all issues related to the government formation will take place during a meeting of Parliamentary Board scheduled for

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  State govts have deprived KPs of various privileges: Jitendra

  Politics | December 21, 2014 18:21 IST

  Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said successive state governments in Jammu and Kashmir have created issues of contention amongst the section of the displaced community of Kashmiri Pandits.  “At a time when the Narendra

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  J&K Polls: Voting ends, over 65 percent turnout recorded

  Politics | December 20, 2014 18:25 IST

  Jammu: The fifth and final phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir ended peacefully Saturday, with over 65 percent of the voters casting their ballot in 20 constituencies, officials said."Polling ended peacefully in all

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  No proposal to reduce retirement age from 60 to 58 yrs: Government

  Politics | December 18, 2014 16:06 IST

  New Delhi: There is no proposal to reduce the retirement age of employees from 60 to 58 years, the Centre said today even as it noted that 78 per cent of its total wage bill

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

  Politics | December 15, 2014 19:43 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

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

  Politics | December 03, 2014 21:48 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

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

  Politics | December 03, 2014 18:30 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

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

  Politics | December 03, 2014 15:15 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

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

  Politics | December 01, 2014 19:21 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

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  'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

  India | November 26, 2014 16:29 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,

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

  India | November 24, 2014 7:24 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

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  Government seeks views of political parties on CSAT issue

  India | November 24, 2014 7:55 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

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  BJP committed to ensure justice to minorities: Jitendra Singh

  Politics | November 22, 2014 23:55 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

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

  Politics | November 20, 2014 19:23 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

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

  Politics | November 19, 2014 10:09 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

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  AFSPA a matter for security agencies to decide: Jitendra Singh

  Politics | November 17, 2014 17:31 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

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  No alliance with anyone in JK Assembly polls: Jitendra Singh

  Politics | November 11, 2014 20:11 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

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  Article 370 part of BJP's agenda: Jitendra Singh

  Politics | November 11, 2014 17:06 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

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  Jitendra links militancy with floods in J&K

  India | October 14, 2014 18:52 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

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  No firing by Pakistan along International Border in Jammu

  India | October 13, 2014 21:26 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