Independent panel to examine Lalit Kala Akademi affairs

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 08:26

The ministry of culture has set up an independent committee to look into matters pertaining to the Lalit Kala Akademi`s constitution.

Eight antiques stolen in three years: Selja

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 18:43

Eight antiquities have been stolen from monuments and sites maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India in the last three years and separate FIRs have been lodged in this regard, the government told the Rajya Sabha.

‘Transparency in Rajiv Awas Yojana very important’

Last Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 15:34

Union Minister Kumari Selja on Saturday said government would emphasise on transparency in the ambitious Rajiv Awas Yojana with concurrent evaluation and monitoring systems.

Involve common man in implementation of schemes: Selja

Last Updated: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 23:42

Union Minister of Tourism, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja emphasised on the need of involving common people in housing and urban poverty alleviation schemes so that they can avail optimum benefit.

Centre to launch housing scheme for urban poor: Selja

Last Updated: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 08:19

The Union Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation said money shall be no bar in this scheme.

93 mn slum dwellers likely by 2011: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 15:13

Despite the country`s robust economic growth, the number of people living in slums is likely to cross 93 million by 2011, marking an increase of around 23 percent since 2001.

India a safe tourist destination: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, September 20, 2010, 14:43

India is a safe destination and the security of tourists is of utmost importance to the government, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said here Monday.

India`s slum population to be over 93 mn in 2011

Last Updated: Friday, September 3, 2010, 17:55

India`s slum population is projected to rise to 93.06 million by 2011, or 7.75 percent of the total population, say a report of an expert committee set up by the housing and urban poverty alleviation ministry.

National helpline for safety of tourists in offing

Last Updated: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 16:05

A national helpline is on the anvil to address the safety and security concerns of tourists in the country, central Tourism Minister Kumari Selja announced here Saturday.

Tourists’ security: Selja asks states to pursue measures

Last Updated: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 13:56

The Centre has asked the state governments to take necessary steps for protection of tourists against crime and disaster situations.

Urban India to be slum free by 2012, says Selja

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 23:43

The Centre has set a goal to make the urban India slum-free by 2012 by providing shelter and other amenities to all urban poor people across the country, the Union Minister Kumari Selja said on Saturday.

62 million slumdwellers in India: Selja

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 16:14

India has a whopping 62 million slumdwellers but it aims to be free of shanties through a slew of schemes, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja said here Saturday.