Culture Ministry

Centre Renames Nehru Memorial As Prime Ministers' Museum And Library

In mid-June, during a special meeting of the NMML Society, it was resolved to change its name to PMML Society. 

Aug 16, 2023, 07:29 AM IST

Farooq Abdullah reacts to Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign: 'Keep it in your house'

The veteran NC leader said that it (the Tiranga) should be kept in one’s house. "Keep it (the Tiranga) in your house," said Abdullah, when asked about the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign, reported ANI.

Jul 07, 2022, 08:18 AM IST

Qutub Minar row: Govt considering iconography of recovered Hindu, Jain idols

A controversy broke out over reports that the ministry has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct excavations at the Qutub Minar complex. Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy had denied the reports.

May 23, 2022, 22:33 PM IST

Centre to hold nationwide Rangoli making competition, here's how to participate

The registration has begun on Sunday. 

Nov 01, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

All ASI-controlled monuments closed for visitors till May 15 amid COVID spike

All centrally protected monuments, museums and sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have been closed with immediate effect till May 15 due to the surge in coronavirus cases in the country.

Apr 16, 2021, 07:05 AM IST

Language row erupts over Hindi letter sent by MoS home to Tamil Nadu MP

Madurai MP had written to MoS Home Nityanand Rai demanding examination centers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the recruitment of CRPF paramedical staff, but he received the reply in Hindi, and it did not contain an enclosed English translation. 

Nov 19, 2020, 19:32 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address nation on International Yoga Day on June 21; 10 million people likely to perform Surya Namaskar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Sunday (June 21)., PM Modi was earlier scheduled to visit Leh for Yoga Day and address the nation from but the plans were altered in light of COVID-19 situation in the country. 

Jun 20, 2020, 21:23 PM IST

Culture Ministry drafts 32-point plan to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

A list of 32 activities has been prepared by the Culture Ministry to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, even as other government departments are in the process of readying their proposals for the October 2, 2018-March 30, 2019 extravaganza, a senior official of the ministry said.

Aug 22, 2018, 17:57 PM IST

BJP's latest move: Jawaharlal Nehru to share Teen Murti Memorial with all other PMs, including Narendra Modi

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library will now highlight lives of all prime ministers of India, including Narendra Modi.

Apr 04, 2018, 14:35 PM IST

Budget allocates Rs 2,843 crore to Culture Ministry

In the 2017-18 budget, the total capex for the Culture Ministry was pegged at Rs 2,738 crore and Rs 2,666 crore was allocated.

Feb 01, 2018, 20:35 PM IST

'No skirts' for tourists: Kejriwal hits back, says women had greater freedom in Vedic times than in Modi's rule

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has taken strong exception to Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma's controversial statement suggesting foreign tourists not to wear short skirts at night while roaming in small towns.

Aug 29, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Embarrassing! Culture Ministry's Independence Day video shows Chinese jet with Indian flag

In a faux pas, the Union Culture Ministry has highlighted a Chinese built JF-17 fighter jet in a video meant for Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 12, 2016, 16:48 PM IST