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No order issued by ASI to close Jantar Mantar heritage site on October 10: SourcesJantar Mantar's historic observatory, constructed in 1724, remained open despite heavy police restrictions during a protest. The security m...
Pandharpur Vitthal-Rukmini idols get protective coating: Why is it being done and what's the Vajralepan processConservation work on the ancient Vitthal and Rukmini idols commenced this week under ASI supervision. The idols are undergoing scientific c...
Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar restrict entry as 10 monuments undergo repairDue to necessary renovation and conservation work, entry to several monuments in Delhi is temporarily restricted. Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar,...
The Pompeii of Madhya Pradesh: Unlocking the secrets of Ujjain's 42 skeletonsForty-two skeletons discovered at Kumhar Tekri in Ujjain remain an archaeological mystery. These ancient remains were found in diverse posi...
Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...
414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments; government says appropriate action taken in such casesIndia has declared 3,688 ancient monuments as national importance sites. Of these, 414 protected sites have reported encroachments by indiv...
Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by AshokaMadhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, ha...
Hindu Mahasabha members stopped from entering Taj Mahal with kanwars to perform ritualsHindu Mahasabha members were stopped by police while attempting to enter the Taj Mahal. They sought to perform religious rituals, claiming ...
Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...
Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West BengalA Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple...
Haryana Govt initiates ground penetrating radar survey at Agroha archaeological siteHaryana Vidhan Sabha speaker Gian Chand Gupta and urban local bodies minister Kamal Gupta inaugurated a ground penetrating radar (GPR) surv...
Varanasi court gives another week to ASI to submit Gyanvapi survey reportThe Varanasi district court has granted an additional week to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit a scientific survey report...
ASI seeks 15 more days to submit report on survey of Varanasi's Gyanvapi MosqueThe Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested an additional 15 days from a Varanasi court to submit a scientific survey report on ...
Gyanvapi mosque complex: Varanasi court grants four more weeks to ASI to complete surveyVaranasi court on Thursday granted four more weeks to The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to complete survey of Gyanvapi mosque comple...
Court rejects Gyanvapi mosque management committee's plea to stop ASI surveyA court in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected a plea by the Gyanvapi mosque management committee to stop the ongoing scientific survey o...
Varanasi court grants additional 4 weeks to ASI to complete Gyanvapi surveyA Varanasi court on Friday granted additional four weeks to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for completing the scientific survey o...
ASI dials Isro to locate 24 'missing' monumentsArchaeological Survey of India (ASI) has signed an MoU with ISRO to locate the untraceable monuments using satellite technology.
Archaeological Survey of India documents 732 unprotected monumentsThe Archaeological Survey of India has documented 732 unprotected monuments across the country, some dating back to the Iron Age.
Archaeological Survey of India and Google's 360° project goes liveTaj Mahal, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb amongst other popular sites will now be available for online viewing with a 360-degree panoramic view, ...
Archaeological Survey of India policy to have disaster clauseThe Archaeological Survey of India has included a section on disaster management in the new national conservation policy for protected monu...