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Wed, November 06 2013
ASSOCHAM wants Sports Ministry to bring BCCI under Right to Information Act
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), an apex industry body, has suggested the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to bring the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Tue, August 21 2012
BCCI not recognised by Indian Sports Ministry
The union sports ministry has not accorded its annual recognition to 14 national sports federations (NSF), including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Thu, July 05 2012
Arjuna award nomination date extended for BCCI
By Kushan Sarkar
In a reconciliatory gesture, the Sports ministry on Thursday made an exception for BCCI by extending the last date for filing nominations for Arjuna awards to July 20.
Wed, December 21 2011
We have conveyed our stand on RTI to Central Information Commission: BCCI
The BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur stated that the board has written to the Central Information Commission (CIC) regarding its stand on not coming under the purview of the RTI.
Fri, November 11 2011
BCCI has always maintained transparency in its dealing: Rajiv Shukla
By CricketCountry Staff
Vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajiv Shukla on Friday, said that cricket board is accountable in its dealings and requested the central government to re-examine certain provisions of the proposed National Sports Development Bill.
Thu, November 10 2011
Sports minister Maken calls for investigation of tax violation in IPL
Sports Minister Ajay Maken said the allegations of tax violation in running of the Indian Premier League should be looked into and asked the BCCI to come under the RTI ambit for its own good.
Mon, October 31 2011
BCCI to convey its reservations regarding Sports Bill to ministry
The BCCI will be conveying its reservations to the Sports Ministry regarding the revised draft of the Sports Development Bill, which was outrightly rejected by the Indian board.
Wed, September 14 2011
BCCI should be brought under govt control: Pankaj Advani
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani on Wednesday came out in support of the idea of bringing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under government purview, saying then only Team India would represent the country.
Tue, September 06 2011
Cricket is nothing but just another sport: Maken
The BCCI might be refusing to identify itself as a National Sports Federation (NSF) but Sports Minister Ajay Maken said that the high-profile game must be seen as nothing but just another sport.
Tue, August 30 2011
Sports Ministry seeks cabinet nod to bring BCCI under its control
By CricketCountry Staff
The Sports Ministry is seeking cabinet’s approval on the National Sports (Development) Bill 2011 in the current session of the parliament, which will help it to bring the Board of Control for Cricket in India under the National Sports Federations (NSFs).