Kiren Rijiju
BJP MPs from Northeast meet PM Narendra Modi in Delhi
A delegation of BJP MPs from the Northeast, led by BJP president JP Nadda and National secretary BL Santosh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Saturday. The delegation, during the meeting with the Prime Minister, discussed several key issues concerning the region. The delegation of BJP MPs include Arunachal MP Tapir […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
EC meets Kiren Rijiju, seeks power to delist inactive political parties
The Election Commission of India has sought power to delist inactive political parties in the country. A team of ECI officials met union law minister Kiren Rijiju recently to discuss the issue. The ECI team also discussed other issues like linking Aadhaar to voter identity cards. The ECI sought power to take action against political […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Parliament passes bill to amend Scheduled Tribes list of Arunachal Pradesh
Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes as recommended by the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The bill was passed through the voice vote. According to the bill, at present, there are 18 communities with their synonyms appearing in the illustrative […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Cabinet Reshuffle: Kiren Rijiju sworn-in as Cabinet Minister
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was sworn-in as Cabinet Minister on Wednesday. He is being promoted in the new Modi Cabinet. The Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal West was serving as Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports and Ayush and Minister of State, Minority Affairs. Rijiju was administered the oath by President Ram […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Arunachal: BRO draws flak for misrepresenting Kimin as part of Assam; Rijiju reacts to ‘gross mistake’
The Border Roads Organisation’s error of representing an administrative headquarters Kimin in Arunachal Pradesh as a part of Assam has drawn flaks from various quarters, including Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Terming it as a “gross mistake” Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
We will fulfill Milkha Singh’s dream and bring Olympic medal in athletics as soon as possible: Rijiju
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed condolences on the demise of track legend Milkha Singh. The former sprinter died of COVID-19 related complications in a hospital in Chandigarh late on Friday night. “Today is a very sad day for the entire sports fraternity of our country. We are deeply saddened by the passing away of […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Kiren Rijiju unveils Team India’s official kit for The Tokyo Olympic Games
The Indian Olympic Association launched the official kits for the Indian contingent that will participate in the Games to be held from July 23-August 8, 2021 in Tokyo. Union minister for sports and youth affairs Kiren Rijiju unveiled the official kit for Team India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the presence of IOA President, […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Arunachal Pradesh releases Rs 26.84 cr as stipend, scholarship for students
The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday released an amount of Rs 2685.34 lakh as stipend and scholarships for ‘payment of stipend and book grants for the academic session 2021-22’. Taking to Twitter, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the funds have been released on the instruction of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. “On the direction […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
European C’ship: Rijiju wishes Indian shooters luck, tells them not to break COVID-19 protocol
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday asked the Indian athletes to never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries. Rijiju’s remarks came as the Indian shooting contingent departed for Croatia on Tuesday. “Safe journey! Never break the COVID-19 protocols of other countries. Focus on training, take care and stay safe. […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
COVID-19: Govt will provide extra care to Olympics-bound athletes, says Kiren Rijiju
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday promised to provide “extra care” to Olympic-bound athletes ahead of the showpiece event. The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23-August 8 this year after getting postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 crisis has gripped India and the country has been […]
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