Jitendra Singh

Banks Directed To Disburse Pension Expeditiously Amid COVID-19: Report

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday June 18, 2021

Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Friday that banks have been instructed to disburse pension expeditiously to ensure "ease of living" for the elderly amid the pandemic

Watch: Nagaland Cops Parade On Bollywood Song. Minister Tweets, "A Treat"

India News | Edited by NDTV Newsdesk | Wednesday June 16, 2021

A video from Nagaland has won many hearts, including that of Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh who called it a "treat to watch".

NEET, JEE: NSUI Writes To Centre For Age Relaxation, Extra Attempts

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Monday May 31, 2021

The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in a letter to Minister Jitendra Singh has demanded age relaxation and extra attempts for students appearing for competitive exams including engineering entrance test (JEE) and medical entrance tests (NEET UG, PG).

Medical Students Being Deployed For Ward Duty In Jammu GMC Hospital: Official

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday May 17, 2021

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said medical and nursing students are being deployed for ward duty at the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Jammu, which will reinforce patient care and build confidence among relatives of patients.

Government Extends Payment Of Provisional Pension Upto 1 Year

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 5, 2021

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the government has decided to extend the payment of provisional pension up to a period of one year from the date of retirement of employee

Showcause Notice To BJP Leader After He Levelled Charges Against Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Senior Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader and former MLC Vikram Randhawa got a showcause notice by the party's disciplinary committee, hours after he levelled corruption charges against Union minister Jitendra Singh.

"Icon Of India's Legal System": Tributes Pour In For Soli Sorabjee

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday April 30, 2021

Soli Sorabjee, the former Attorney General and one of the country's finest legal minds and jurists died of COVID-19 this morning, aged 91. Following the news of his death, tributes started pouring in on Twitter.

Jammu Has Emerged As Education Hub Of North India: Union Minister

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday April 9, 2021

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said Jammu region has emerged as the education hub of north India over the last seven years after Narendra Modi took over as the country's prime minister.

Jammu Emerged As Education Hub Of North India: Union minister

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday April 9, 2021

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said Jammu region has emerged as the education hub of north India over the last seven years after Narendra Modi took over as the country's Prime Minister.

"Politics Of Religion-Based Vote Bank Has No Relevance": Jitendra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 31, 2021

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that "politics of religion-based vote bank" has no relevance in the country, and the only religion for the BJP is "development and development alone".

Assam Knows Rahul Gandhi, Sister Priyanka ''Seasonal Birds'': Minister

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 30, 2021

The people of Assam understand that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are "seasonal birds," said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jitendra Singh on Sunday, hitting out at the two for their recent visits to the state ahead of the Assembly elections.

Need To Increase Age Limit For Government Jobs Due To Lockdown Does Not Arise: Centre

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Friday March 26, 2021

The need for increasing the maximum age limit for recruitment to various categories of posts under the Central Government, due to the pandemic and lockdown in the country, does not arise, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Increase In Recruitment Of IPS Officers From 150 To 200 From Civil Services Exam 2020: Centre

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

The number of recruitment of Indian Police Service officers has been increased from 150 to 200 from civil services exam (CSE) 2020, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Objectives Of Chandrayaan-2 Mission "Significantly Attained": Minister

India News | ANI | Wednesday March 17, 2021

The objectives of Chandrayaan-2 have been significantly attained, said Union Minister of State (Atomic Energy and Space) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, adding that detailed study of topography, mineralogy, among others had led to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the moon.

425 Corruption Cases Registered By CBI In 2020: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 10, 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation registered 425 cases of corruption in 2020, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.