India gets back 10th century idol found in England on Makar Sankranti
The sculpture, which is part of a Yogini set from Lokhari Temple in Banda district of Bundelkhand, will now be dispatched to the Archaeological Survey of India in New Delhi.
Jan 15, 2022, 09:27 AM IST
UP: Allahabad High Court bans archaeological survey of Gyanvapi Mosque
The High Court has stayed the order of the Civil Court to conduct an archaeological survey of the land of the Gyanvapi Masjid adjacent to the Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. A single bench of Justice Prakash Padia stayed the survey and asked all the parties to file a fresh reply in two weeks.
Sep 09, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Allahabad HC likely to give verdict on plea challenging ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque
The High Court will likely give its verdict on a petition challenging the decision of lower court directing ASI to conduct a comprehensive physical survey of the Gyanvapi mosque compound.
Sep 09, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
Portion of land outside Gyanvapi mosque given to Kashi Vishwanath temple
The committee governing the mosque gave away 1,700 square feet of land to the Temple Trust. In return, it got land measuring 1,000 sq feet of the same value.
Jul 25, 2021, 13:28 PM IST
Red Fort shuts for public till Independence Day
Usually, the fort stays shut for the public for a week before Independence Day, officials said.
Jul 20, 2021, 22:38 PM IST
Centrally protected monuments to remain closed till June 15 in view of COVID-19 situation
The Archaeological Survey of India shared the ministry’s order on Twitter on Sunday (May 30) regarding the fresh restrictions.
Jun 01, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
Gyanvapi Masjid Committee moves to Allahabad High Court, seeks stay on ASI survey
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee is seeking a stay on the April 8 judgment of a local court in Varanasi, allowing an archaeological survey of the entire complex by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Apr 13, 2021, 14:38 PM IST
Konark Sun temple in Odisha's Puri reopens for visitors after 5 months
Though other ASI protected monuments in the state like Raja Rani temple, Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Lalitgiri Buddhist monuments were opened earlier, the Konark temple received visitors only on September 1, said an ASI official.
Sep 01, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
Ministry of Culture announces seven new circles of Archaeological Survey of India
Patel said that the Ministry of Culture has taken this step in accordance with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to facilitate and strengthen the process of preservation and registration of archaeological monuments.
Aug 26, 2020, 23:12 PM IST
Govt forms 7-member committee to unravel facts on Mughal prince Dara Shikoh
The government has set up a committee to conduct a study on the cultural heritage associated with Dara Shikoh and Abdul Rahim Khane-e-Khana.
Feb 18, 2020, 22:24 PM IST
Visiting hours of 10 historical monuments across India extended
Historical monuments in India are a major tourist attraction and extending the visiting hours could result in an increase in footfall.
Jul 29, 2019, 18:32 PM IST
ASI unearths decorated 'legged' coffins with skeletons during excavation in Uttar Pradesh
The excavation took place in Sinauli area of the district.
May 02, 2019, 21:30 PM IST
Dalmia group 'adopts' Red Fort at Rs 5 crore per year; Congress questions government
Dalmia group has joined 'monument mitras' from other various private sector companies to look after the operations and the maintenance of Red Fort for the next five years.
Apr 28, 2018, 16:55 PM IST
Taj Mahal entry restricted to three hours from Sunday
The decision was taken to reduce "human load" on the fragile, 17th century monument of love which has started showing signs of fatigue and ageing.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:10 PM IST
Clarify whether Taj Mahal is mausoleum or temple: CIC to govt
The question, forwarded as an alternative narrative of history by some claiming to be historians and the subject of various court cases, reached the CIC through an RTI plea.
Aug 10, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Swachh Bharat app launched
A Swachh Bharat app was on Tuesday launched at the National Museum.
May 23, 2017, 23:37 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath visits Yamuna near Taj Mahal, pulls up officials over sewage
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday visited the Yamuna, between the two world heritage monuments - the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort - and pulled up officials for letting raw sewage drain into the river.
May 08, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Construction activities barred in Tughlakabad Fort area: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court today prohibited all land transactions and building activities in the area, expressing concern over the "rampant and unabated" illegal constructions in Tughlaqabad Fort despite the Supreme Court disallowing it.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Need to bring out correct narrative about Indology: Prakash Javadekar
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said Indology was being taught in 62 universities across the world, but not as much in India.
Dec 15, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
National Museum gets new chief and he has an Ayodhya connection
The Central government on Monday appointed Dr Buddha Rashmi Mani as the Director General of the National Museum.
Jul 26, 2016, 10:13 AM IST
