KJ Alphons

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Union Minister said that he was attending the last rites of Vasantha Kumar at Wynad on February 16. (Photo: Twitter | @_shriraj)

KJ Alphons gets troll for posting selfie with soldier's coffin, later clarifies

Some person had taken my photographs standing near the coffin, KJ Alphons clarifies.

18 Feb 2019 11:56 AM

The minister said there was lack of basic facilities at the temple complex. (Photo: File)

Kerala govt turned Sabarimala complex into war zone: KJ Alphons

Protests are being held across Kerala against detention of 68 persons even as BJP demanded judicial probe into police action.

19 Nov 2018 12:02 PM

Union Minister KJ Alphons alleged that the women did not wanted to visit the temple because of their love for Lord Ayappa but to gain publicity. (Photo: File | PTI)

Muslim, Christian women attempted to enter Sabarimala for publicity: KJ Alphons

"Statement by Kerala CM for BJP president Amit Shah is not acceptable. Who are the people trying to disrupt Sabarimala Temple?" he asked.

30 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

He said MJ Akbar's resignation from the council of ministers in the wake of charges of sexual harassment against him would not affect the prospects of BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the party had taken 'prompt action'. (Photo: File)

Union Minister Alphons backs #MeToo but cautions against frivolous complaints

The Minister said there was no private life for politicians and they obviously have to be accountable.

19 Oct 2018 6:41 PM

The minister was responding to a question about the government's view on promoting LGBT tourism in the country in the backdrop of the Supreme Court decriminalising homosexuality and Thailand promoting itself as a safe destination for the community. (Photo: Twitter | KJ Alphons)

No discrimination against tourists for sexual orientation: KJ Alphons

On September 6, the Supreme Court ruled that gay sex between consenting adults is not a crime saying sexual orientation is natural.

17 Sep 2018 5:49 PM

Alphons is currently visiting Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai along with about 20 leading Indian travel agents to woo Chinese tourists. (Photo: File | PTI)

KJ Alphons blames ‘biased’ reports on women safety for decline in tourism

Incidents like lynching are bad for India’s reputation; however, they are not affecting tourism ‘big time’, KJ Alphons said.

29 Aug 2018 4:41 PM

Minister KJ Alphons stayed at the Changanassery SB high school camp. (Photo: Facebook | @KJAlphons)

Minister Alphons' picture from Kerala relief camp starts hilarious Twitter challenge

Twitter users came up with a new hashtag #Kannanthanamsleepchallenge and shared their pictures while sleeping with hilarious captions.

23 Aug 2018 3:01 PM

Hanan, a BSc student at a private college in Thodupuzha, sells fish at Thammanam in Ernakulam after her college hours. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala student bullied for selling fish after college, minister slams trolls

The girl's story was widely shared on social media. But, a section of people expressed doubts on Hanan's story and termed it as fake.

27 Jul 2018 9:14 AM

The minister's statement comes on the heel of activists increasingly challenging Aadhaar scheme. (Photo: PTI)

Ready to get naked before white man for visa: Union min on Aadhaar row

KJ Alphons assured that bio-metric data was with the UIDAI and that it has not been breached.

25 Mar 2018 4:27 PM

Beach holidays are all about carefree fun, and enforcing a dress code would be a total mood spoiler, feel many.

Bikini in the line of fire again

The Indian fashion industry is seeing a growing demand in resort wear, and the domestic buyer’s choice reflects a global fashion sensibility.

20 Mar 2018 12:10 AM

Angry passenger shouts at Union Minister KJ Alphons at Imphal Airport after flights were delayed due to VVIP arrival schedule. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Flight not delayed over VIP movement: Min confronts angry flyer

Alphons' statement came soon after a woman was seen blasting him, in a viral video, for her flight getting delayed because of his arrival.

22 Nov 2017 7:31 PM

Quentin Jeremy Clerc, 24, and his girlfriend Marie Droz, also 24, from Lausanne were chased and attacked with stones and sticks by a group of youths in Fatehpur Sikri. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Attack on Swiss couple harms India's image: Tourism minister writes to Yogi

Union culture minister also condemned the incident and said it was a matter of shame for Indians.

26 Oct 2017 4:20 PM

Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Alphons Kannanthanam participating in a cleanliness drive as part of ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign, organised by Ministry of Tourism, in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Swachhta Hi Seva: Alphons finds garbage at India Gate but not in trash bins

Alphons Kannanthanam on Sunday kick-started the fortnight-long 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign.

17 Sep 2017 9:05 PM

Union minister for Tourism KJ Alphons has advised visitors to 'eat beef in their own country' before travelling to India. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Eat beef in your country and then come to India: Tourism minister KJ Alphons

Tourism minister KJ Alphons was responding to questions on whether the restriction on beef in several states would impact tourism in India.

08 Sep 2017 9:47 AM

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