Page 18 - Latest Updates on Kiren Rijiju
'Elite' athletes to resume training once nationwide lockdown lifted: Rijiju
The country has been in lockdown since March 24 and it is currently slated to be lifted on May 17
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Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju to discuss training plan with weightlifters today
Rijiju had said earlier planning will have to be done to ensure that sports remain sustainable without fans in the stadium in the near future.
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Olympics 2020 postponed: Here's what India's Tokyo-bound athletes said
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has welcomed IOC's decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics and said It's necessary for the well-being of athletes from across the world
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Govt will make every effort to include kabaddi in Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
Sports being a state subject, the responsibility of promotion of sports, including identification of young talent and its nurturing, rests with state governments, says Kiren Rijiju in Parliament
All national camps, except for Olympics postponed over Covid-19: Rijiju
The move is temporary and precautionary and training will resume if the situation caused by the pandemic improves, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Love, peace and harmony: PM Modi, President and others wish 'Happy Holi'
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, besides a host of other political heavyweights, also sent out their good wishes to people through Twitter and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship
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Tokyo Olympics: India will send a large contingent, says minister Rijiju
In reply to a question with regard to the spread of coronavirus, he said that the preparations for the mega showpiece event are going on as planned
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Higher education in India undergoing major transformation: Rijiju
REWORKED: WHO attempts to avoid stigmatising Wuhan; can't find a name for coronavirus
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Khelo India perfect platform to prepare athletes for Olympics, says Rijiju
"Today, we are training almost 15000 players in different academies which are accredited under 'Khelo India', the minister said
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National Sports Code: Ministry to file affidavit on HC's review panel stay
The Sports Ministry had formed a 13-member committee with former SC judge Justice (Retd) Mukundakam Sharma as chairman to review the controversial code after it was rejected by the IOA
Amit Shah meets North-East CMs to discuss the outline of Citizenship Bill
The meetings were attended by chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya Sarbananda Sonowal, Pema Khandu and Conrad Sangma respectively
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Rijiju plays down calls to boycott the 2022 CWG over shooting's exclusion
Shooting has been axed from the 2022 edition by Birmingham Organising Committee, citing logistical issues
Higher cash awards for para-athletes, badminton medallists get Rs 1.82 cr
It has also been decided that medal winners will be given their cash awards the day they return to the country after an international event, and will 'not have to wait for a once-a-year ceremony'
Sumit Nagal, Prajnesh Gunneswaran have great future ahead: Kiren Rijiju
In the first round match of the US Open, Sumit Nagal faced a defeat at the hands of Switzerland's Roger Federer 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 on Tuesday
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Be it Pakistan or any other team, our priority is to ensure security: Rijiju
Have asked states to make necessary arrangements to give proper security, MoS for Home Affairs said
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Union Minister Rijiju escapes unhurt as chopper makes emergency landing
The Mi-17 helicopter was flying from Guwahati to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh when it faced heavy rains
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Rohingyas to be deported, don't preach India on refugees: Kiren Rijiju
They are illegal immigrants in India, they stand to be deported: Rijiju
Calibrated attempt to tarnish India's image over Rohingya issue: Rijiju
Rijiju said criticism of India on the Rohingyas, who have entered India illegally, undermines the country's security
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Rijiju says Pak media 'very irresponsible' over heckling of Jadhav's family
He also assured action by the External Affairs Ministry over the heckling of Jhadav's family
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Rijiju expresses faith in India ahead of team's first WC match
India will compete against South Africa, who are displaying a woeful performance in the tournament as they lost both their previous matches at the hands of England and Bangladesh
