Australia to return stolen Buddha statue to India
An 1,800-year-old Buddha statue which was displayed in the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is being prepared for its return to India, after it was found to have been purchased from an illegal antiquity trafficker, authorities said on Friday.
Jul 22, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
PM Modi to meet Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to discuss drought situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday hold a high-level meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to discuss drought situation in the state.
May 21, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik takes up Jagannath temple repair work with PM Modi
With a statewide hue and cry over the safety of Sri Jagannath temple's Jagamohan, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday took up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his immediate intervention to ensure quick repair work.
May 18, 2016, 01:03 AM IST
Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri can collapse anytime
Shree Jagannath Mahaprabhu lord of the Universe is the supreme solace and saviour of countless devotees around the world.
May 17, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
Government hikes entry fee to historical monuments
The government has increased the entry fee at 116 centrally-protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The revised rates come into effect from Friday.
Apr 01, 2016, 17:49 PM IST
Taj Mahal minaret’s vertex suffers damage during repair work?
The repairing work at one of the glorious wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, has reportedly caused damage to the vertex of its south western minaret.
Mar 30, 2016, 00:52 AM IST
Submerged temples rise after more than three decades in Maharashtra
Several temples have resurfaced for the first time after over three decades along the stretches of the Godavari passing through Chandori village.
Mar 27, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Soon, Son et Lumiere at Konark Sun Temple
A Son et Lumiere, or a sound and light show, will soon begin at Odisha's famous 13th century Sun Temple at Konark
Mar 26, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Hindus to do puja, Muslims to offer namaz at disputed Bhojshala monument on 'Basant Panchmi'
Hindus can perform 'puja' and Muslims can offer namaz at the disputed Bhojshala monument in the district on 'Basant Panchmi' festival on February 12, the Archaeological Survey of India said in an order.
Feb 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
DDCA moves HC to restore plea seeking NOC for Kotla stadium
In its petition, DDCA had contended that under the master plan for Delhi, Ferozshah Kotla grounds have been earmarked as a cricket ground.
Jan 22, 2016, 21:09 PM IST
Did Buddhist monasteries exist in Vadnagar? ASI to begin finding out today
The Archaeological Survey of India will on Tuesday resume excavation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hometown Vadnagar, apparently to find evidence on existence of Buddhist monasteries in ancient time in the area.
Dec 08, 2015, 08:56 AM IST
Australian art gallery to return 2,000 years old Buddha idol
Close on the heels of Germany returning an ancient Durga idol, an Australian art gallery has agreed to give a 2,000-year-old Buddha sculpture back to India.
Oct 11, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
