KJ Alphons

Kerala can become Afghanistan in next 5-10 years, claims former minister KJ Alphons

Former Union Minister and former IAS in Kerala KJ Alphons has made a shocking claim. He has said that such Talibanization is happening in Kerala that in the next 5-10 years there may be a situation like Afghanistan.

Sep 21, 2021, 09:16 AM IST

Amid row over 'selfie' at CRPF jawan's funeral, Union Minister KJ Alphons lodges complaint with Kerala DGP

The Minister said that it was both "uncharitable", "unbecoming and illegal" to spread false news regarding a sensitive issue involving a jawan who laid down his life for the nation.

Feb 18, 2019, 10:07 AM IST

Gujarat wins three major national tourism awards

The awards were presented by Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons, at a grand function in New Delhi. 

Sep 27, 2018, 20:30 PM IST

Zee Business Travel Awards: Here's the complete list of winners

Here's looking at the complete list of winners

Sep 22, 2018, 14:04 PM IST

Kerala floods: Government has inherited 14-year policy of refusing foreign aid, says KJ Alphons

The government is under fire for refusing aid for Kerala from countries like the UAE and Thailand.

Aug 23, 2018, 16:17 PM IST

Huge task ahead, Kerala needs army of carpenters and electricians: KJ Alphons

We have a huge task ahead, making life possible for flood-affected people in a dignified manner, said the Union minister.

Aug 22, 2018, 06:37 AM IST

Not clothes or food, need skilled people to come and rebuild Kerala: Union minister

As water levels recede, the task now is to rebuild the state and the government is now seeking help from people not for relief material but for their skills.

Aug 20, 2018, 11:53 AM IST

Taj Mahal, Somnath Temple, Khajuraho among 17 sites to be developed as 'Iconic Tourist Sites'

Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism KJ Alphons said that 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country will be developed under Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project

Jul 24, 2018, 15:32 PM IST

Government to boost cruise tourism in India, seeks inputs from tourism industry

As Mumbai would be the hub of Cruise Tourism in the country, it was decided in the meeting that areas like Sassoon Dock and Sewree Fort in the city would be developed as attractive tourist destinations.

Jul 10, 2018, 15:15 PM IST

Now, iconic Indian tourist hotspots available in Google 360 Virtual Reality - Watch

The hope is that the virtual tours could get more people to visit the real thing.

Apr 26, 2018, 22:58 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu anguished over absence of ministers

Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday expressed displeasure at ministers not making it to the House in time for laying the papers listed against their names.

Dec 20, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Alphons was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.

Nov 27, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Watch: Doctor shouts at Union Minister KJ Alphons over flight delay

The angry woman was seen shouting at the union minister and others as she could not reach on time to attend a critical patient after her flight got delayed. 

Nov 22, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

Alphons elected to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

KJ Alphons was on Thursday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

Nov 09, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Free stay at 5-star hotel. That's what Tourism Minister KJ Alphons offered to Swiss couple attacked in Agra

A Swiss couple, who was attacked at Fatehpur Sikri earlier this month have been offered a free two-night stay at a five-star hotel in the national capital as a "token of concern" by Tourism Minister KJ Alphons.

Nov 01, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Not government's business to tell tourists what to eat or drink: NITI Aayog CEO

In an address to the World Economic Forum, Kant also questioned how can tourists visiting India chill out if they are barred from making their eating and drinking choices.

Oct 06, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Will be bridge between PM Narendra Modi and Christian community: KJ Alphons

The BJP has no plans to impose a food code or food emergency in any state including Kerala, new Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons said on Monday.

Sep 04, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

KJ Alphons becomes first BJP leader from Kerala to become Union Minister

Alphons confirmed to IANS that he will be inducted as Minister of State in the reshuffle of the Narendra Modi ministry on Sunday.

Sep 02, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Chandigarh will always be integral part of Punjab: Parkash Singh Badal

Chandigarh, a union territory, is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

Aug 23, 2016, 16:39 PM IST