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Student Bodies Warn Of Protests If PM Modi Comes To Assam
Northeastern student groups opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act have said that while they will not disrupt a national sporting event scheduled to be held in Assam's Guwahati later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sure to face protests if he decides to make an appearance.
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Assam To Relax Job Eligibility Criteria For Differently Abled Applicants
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday met officials from bodies representing persons with disabilities(PwDs) and assured them of relaxing criteria such as prior job experience, computer and sports skills for grade 4 jobs in state departments, an official said.
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PM Modi's Cabinet Reshuffle Tomorrow: UP To Gain, Here's Who's In
In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first major cabinet reshuffle tomorrow, expect a new Sports Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal from the PM's party created that vacancy when he moved to Assam as Chief Minister of the BJP's first northeastern government.
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In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Congratulates 'Sports Minister' Sonowal
In his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal, the Chief Minister designate of Assam, but in his capacity as the Union sports minister. Mr Sonowal, who will take oath on May 24, has quit PM Modi's cabinet.
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Assembly Election Results 2016: Sarbananda Sonowal-Led BJP Sweeps Assam
BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal, who is currently Union Sports Minister, will head his party's first government in the North East, ending 15 years in office for the Congress' Tarun Gogoi in Assam.
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How To Win Assam: A BJP Masterclass Wipes Out Congress
The early morning prayers offered at a temple in Assam by Sarbananda Sonowal were apparently highly effective. The BJP leader, who is currently union Sports Minister, will within days head his party's first government in the North East.
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In Assam, Sonowal Watched Bajirao Mastani, Gogoi Played Golf
Sarbananda Sonowal of the BJP, who exit polls say is likely to be Assam's next chief minister, watched Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and kept himself busy with his work as sports minister at the Centre, as he has waited for election results to be announced.
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Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes Prepare in Rio Time Zone Areas
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said those who have qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in disciplines like archery and shooting are already in North America -- in the same time zone -- so that they can acclimatise properly and don't face jet-lag.
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In 2015, 58 Weightlifters Were Caught For Doping: Sports Minister
A total 58 weightlifters have been found guilty of Anti-Doping Rule violation and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against them, according to sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal
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Salman Khan Row: Won't Interfere, Says Sports Minister; Good Move, Says Gavaskar
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Indian Olympic Association was an autonomous body and his ministry won't interfere in IOA's decision of making Bollywood star Salman Khan a goodwill ambassador for the 2016 Rio Games. Ex-Test batsman Sunil Gavaskar also welcomed the move
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Student Bodies Warn Of Protests If PM Modi Comes To Assam
Northeastern student groups opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act have said that while they will not disrupt a national sporting event scheduled to be held in Assam's Guwahati later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sure to face protests if he decides to make an appearance.
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Assam To Relax Job Eligibility Criteria For Differently Abled Applicants
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday met officials from bodies representing persons with disabilities(PwDs) and assured them of relaxing criteria such as prior job experience, computer and sports skills for grade 4 jobs in state departments, an official said.
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PM Modi's Cabinet Reshuffle Tomorrow: UP To Gain, Here's Who's In
In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first major cabinet reshuffle tomorrow, expect a new Sports Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal from the PM's party created that vacancy when he moved to Assam as Chief Minister of the BJP's first northeastern government.
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In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Congratulates 'Sports Minister' Sonowal
In his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal, the Chief Minister designate of Assam, but in his capacity as the Union sports minister. Mr Sonowal, who will take oath on May 24, has quit PM Modi's cabinet.
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Assembly Election Results 2016: Sarbananda Sonowal-Led BJP Sweeps Assam
BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal, who is currently Union Sports Minister, will head his party's first government in the North East, ending 15 years in office for the Congress' Tarun Gogoi in Assam.
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How To Win Assam: A BJP Masterclass Wipes Out Congress
The early morning prayers offered at a temple in Assam by Sarbananda Sonowal were apparently highly effective. The BJP leader, who is currently union Sports Minister, will within days head his party's first government in the North East.
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In Assam, Sonowal Watched Bajirao Mastani, Gogoi Played Golf
Sarbananda Sonowal of the BJP, who exit polls say is likely to be Assam's next chief minister, watched Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and kept himself busy with his work as sports minister at the Centre, as he has waited for election results to be announced.
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Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes Prepare in Rio Time Zone Areas
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said those who have qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in disciplines like archery and shooting are already in North America -- in the same time zone -- so that they can acclimatise properly and don't face jet-lag.
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In 2015, 58 Weightlifters Were Caught For Doping: Sports Minister
A total 58 weightlifters have been found guilty of Anti-Doping Rule violation and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against them, according to sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal
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Salman Khan Row: Won't Interfere, Says Sports Minister; Good Move, Says Gavaskar
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Indian Olympic Association was an autonomous body and his ministry won't interfere in IOA's decision of making Bollywood star Salman Khan a goodwill ambassador for the 2016 Rio Games. Ex-Test batsman Sunil Gavaskar also welcomed the move
