Alphons Kannanthanam

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 | Last Update : 05:29 PM IST

Corona pandemic impacted fight against TB, claims Rajya Sabha MP Alphons

COVID-19 and the resultant socio-economic issues due to the lockdown became a major point of discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

19 Sep 2020 2:15 PM

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam said NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma's remarks, while submitting a recommendation to ban confession, was her personal view and she has no mandate to give it. (Photo: File/PTI)

Reject NCW’s ‘ban church confessions’ demand: Union min urges PM Modi

Observing confession is fundamental belief of Christian churches, Alphons Kannanthanam termed NCW’s proposal as ‘ímmature’.

29 Jul 2018 9:02 PM

Alphons elected to Rajya Sabha

Union minister of state for tourism and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Alphons Kannanthanam was elected unopposed to the RS from Rajasthan in a bypoll

10 Nov 2017 6:31 AM

Alphons Kannanthanam's name as the party candidate for the bypoll to an Upper House seat from the BJP-ruled Rajasthan was announced by its chief Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan RS bypoll: KJ Alphons announced as BJP candidate; voting on Nov 16

The Rajya Sabha seat was vacated by former Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu when he became the Vice President.

30 Oct 2017 12:57 PM

Union tourism minister Alphons Kannanthanam said that the Taj Mahal was 'India's pride' and core of tourism circuit. (Photo: File | PTI)

Taj Mahal is India's pride: Tourism minister Alphons Kannanthanam

Union tourism minister said the government had 'elaborate plans' for the historical monument.

18 Oct 2017 2:12 PM

Union minister of state for IT and tourism Alphons Kannanthanam (Photo: PTI)

Bike, car owners can afford costly fuel: Alphons Kannanthanam

Alphons’ comments come at a time when fuel prices are at a three-year high though international crude prices have crashed.

17 Sep 2017 2:21 AM

Alphons Kannanthanam said that the government is working for the welfare of the downtrodden to ensure electricity in every village. (Photo: PTI)

Vehicle owners can pay tax, they don't starve: KJ Alphons on petrol price hike

'We are imposing the taxes so that the poor have a dignified life. So we are going to tax people who can afford to pay,' he said.

16 Sep 2017 5:58 PM

Alphons Kannanthanam, Minister of state for tourism (Photo: PTI)

People decide what they eat, say: Alphons Kannanthanam

Meanwhile, at the event, he urged government officials to reach to the public and listen to them as they could have “fantastic” ideas.

10 Sep 2017 12:47 AM

Alphons Kannanthanam, the new Minister of State (Independent charge) for Tourism talking to media as he take over charge of his office in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala will consume beef, BJP doesn't dictate food habits: Alphons Kannanthanam

The 1979 Kerala cadre officer said that the BJP had never said that beef cannot be eaten.

04 Sep 2017 7:41 PM

Kerala will eat beef, no food emergency in India, says KJ Alphons

'I could be the bridge between Christian community and Prime Minister's big dream,' he said.

04 Sep 2017 5:04 PM