PANJIM, Jan. 20 -- Even as Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik showed signs of improvement with a media appearance and signing papers from the hospital, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has been assigned additional charge of the same ministry.

In a press communique, the President's Secretariat said during the hospitalisation and treatment of Naik following a road accident, his portfolio related to the Ministry of AYUSH has been temporarily assigned to Rijiju in addition to his existing portfolios.

The President has directed that this arrangement may continue till Naik resumes his work related to the Ministry.

Naik on Tuesday morning appeared before the media and urged the people not to visit the hospital as he is recovering. Later in the day,...