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October 4, 2023 3:42 PM

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates Ram Baboo & Manju Rani on winning bronze medal in 35 km Race Walk Mixed Team event at Asian Games

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Ram Baboo and Manju Rani on winning bronze medal in the 35-km-meter Race Walk Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2022. In a social media post, Mr. Thakur said that it is an exemplary performance and their incredible display of stamina, endurance and resilience has brought pride to the nation. He added that both athletes have shown exceptional grit and dedication. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has said that ...

September 22, 2023 7:31 AM

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates actor Suresh Gopi on being nominated President of SRFTI

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated veteran film actor Suresh Gopi on being nominated as the President of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) society and Chairman of the Governing council of SRFTI Kolkata for a period of three years. In a social media post, Mr Thakur said, Mr Gopi's vast experience and cinematic brilliance are surely going to enrich the esteemed institute. He wished Mr Gopi a fruitful tenure....

September 15, 2023 7:35 PM

Meri Maati Mera Desh: Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Amrit Kalash Yatra in Mumbai

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today inaugurated the Amrit Kalash Yatra under MERI MAATI MERA DESH Abhiyan in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Thakur appealed to everyone to participate in commemorating 75 years of India's freedom and honoring the courageous souls who martyred their lives to protect our Nation. On this occasion, the Minister also appealed to the youth to participate actively in this endeavor and contribute to the work of nation-building. The Union Minister...

September 4, 2023 1:57 PM

I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur says, government has no plan to call early Lok Sabha polls

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has clarified that the government has no plans to call early Lok Sabha polls. In an exclusive interview with a private TV channel, he said that there are no plans to delay the forthcoming assembly elections to hold them later along with the General Elections. He rejected reports of polls being advanced or delayed as media conjecture. The Minister added that the government has set up a committee on One Nation, One Election and the...

August 15, 2023 10:04 PM

Govt to work in direction of ensuring radio signal to reach border areas, says Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today stressed that the government will work in the direction of ensuring radio signal to reach border areas. He said, thousands of telecom towers will be installed in those areas for better 4G connectivity in a span of one year. The Minister said this while addressing around 330 sarpanches of Vibrant villages in the border areas, who attended the Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort as Special Guests. Speaking on the occasion,...

August 15, 2023 7:17 PM

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today sent off Indian Women's Handball team at his residence in Delhi for upcoming Olympic Qualifier

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today sent off the Indian Women's Handball team at his residence in Delhi for upcoming Olympic Qualifier. In a social media post, the Minister said, the Indian contingent consisting of 17 athletes along with 6 support staff and officials will spearhead India's Olympic aspiration. He said, their hard work and determination will be on full display as they give their all at the upcoming Olympic Qualifier. He wished them the best for a ...