Mahesh Sharma

Ramayana Museum in Ayodhya: UP CM Yogi Adityanath assures land will be allocated in 1 week

In a shot in the arm for the Narendra Modi-led government, newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday accepted the proposal to build a Ramayana Museum in Ayodhya.

Mar 21, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Air India flight carrying Union Mininster Mahesh Sharma returns due to technical snag

Air India`s air borne flight from Delhi to Gorakhpur that had Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sharma onboard, returned back to Delhi on Thursday due to a technical snag.

Feb 16, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Foreign tourists with e-visa to get free SIM cards containing Rs 50 talk time, 50 Mb data

These SIMs, which will be provided by BSNL, will have Rs 50 talk time and 50 Mb internet data at free of cost.

Feb 16, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Samajwadi Party, Congress, BSP fighting last battle for existence: BJP's Noida candidate Pankaj Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh is contesting the upcoming 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from the high-profile Noida constituen

Feb 06, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Govt has scrapped over 1,000 obsolete laws: Union Minister Mahesh Sharma

The government has so far scrapped 1,159 obsolete and redundant laws and is working to discard another 400 such laws, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Monday.

Feb 06, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Congress failed to eradicate poverty: Mahesh Sharma

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday attacked the Congress

Feb 06, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal questions Mahesh Sharma's daughter's wedding – Here's what BJP MP said

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought to know how central minister Mahesh Sharma was managing his child's upcoming wedding and if he was making payments in cheques.

Nov 28, 2016, 14:13 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi set to be mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign

"The perception about India has changed significantly in the last two years with Prime Minister Modi visiting a host of countries during the period. So, who else could be the better face for Indian tourism than our Prime Minister," Sharma had said.

Nov 06, 2016, 13:46 PM IST

Cultural gaffe: Mahesh Sharma calls New Zealand PM "McCullum"

Mahesh Sharma addressed John Key as "His Excellency Prime Minister McCullum".

Oct 27, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

It is my honour to visit Ayodhya and work for Ram Lalla: Mahesh Sharma

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Tuesday that he is honoured to have visited the holy city of Ayodhya and assured that a grand Ram Temple is not far from turning into a reality.

Oct 18, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Ramayana museum: Mahesh Sharma to inspect site in Ayodhya today

Mahesh Sharma clarified that the construction of Ram Mandir has nothing to do with the forthcoming UP Assembly Elections.
 

Oct 18, 2016, 03:56 AM IST

Govt to construct Ram museum worth 225 crore in Ayodhya

Government to make Ram museum in Ayodhya. Watch the full segment for more details.

Oct 17, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

BJP to raise Ram temple pitch ahead of UP polls? Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma to visit Ayodhya tomorrow

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma will be visiting the Ayodhya to inspect the proposed site where government plans to build a Ramayana Museum. 

Oct 17, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

For tourism, we welcome people from Pakistan: Mahesh Sharma

Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Uri attack, Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Tuesday extended invitation to tourist from all countries, including those from Pakistan.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:56 AM IST

'No skirt' row: Mahesh Sharma clarifies, says 'I've daughters, would never tell women what to wear'

Mahesh Sharma had stirred a controversy by apparently suggesting that foreign tourists should not wear skirts while roaming around in an Indian city.

Aug 29, 2016, 13:25 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

Foreigners should not wear skirts and roam alone at night: Tourism minister

Union tourism and culture minister Mahesh Sharma apparently stirred a controversy on Sunday as he suggested foreign tourists visiting India to avoid wearing skirts during their stay in the country. 

Aug 29, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

WATCH: Mahesh Sharma’s security officer thrashes guards in Ghaziabad - Details inside

Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma apologised after his personal staff was seen thrashing a society watchman, captured on a CCTV footage.

Aug 19, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

Violence in J&K, North East affecting 'local' tourism: Mahesh Sharma

In Jammu and Kashmir, Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) fell about 3 per cent to 91.45 lakh last year from 94.38 lakh in 2014.

Jul 25, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

Senior RSS pracharak Suresh Ketkar passes away in Maharashtra

Senior RSS pracharak Suresh Ketkar passed away on Saturday after a brief illness.

Jul 16, 2016, 13:20 PM IST