Iran says US, Israeli strikes damage 120 museums, historic buildingsUS and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least 120 culturally or historically significant sites across the country since the start of...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in warIran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as...
14 Mar, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Third Eye: The return journey mishap, a rare 5 years in the post and adding to the state’s appealThe official car of BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb met with an accident. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh's...
03 Dec, 2024, 12.49 AM IST
Another tourist hotspot in Italy just announced plans to limit touristsFlorence, Italy, is implementing a 10-point plan to address overtourism in its historic center. The plan includes bans on lockboxes, golf c...
16 Nov, 2024, 08.50 AM IST
World Heritage Day 2023: What is the significance of celebrating our cultural heritage on this day?World Heritage Day is an important day for raising awareness about the significance of cultural heritage and the need to preserve it for fu...
18 Apr, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
800-year-old Ramappa Temple in Telangana gets the UNESCO World Heritage Site tagThe Kakatiya era temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipped by devotees.
26 Jul, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
From Australia's bleached corals to over-tourism in Venice, the World Heritage sites are in dangerSeveral spots risk losing their UN World Heritage status because of environmental damage.
24 Jun, 2021, 06.03 PM IST
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities listA UNESCO team will visit the state next year and after having a look at the heritage properties will prepare a master plan for their develo...
07 Dec, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities list07 Dec, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia eases visa rules for Indian touristsAny Indian holding a valid US, UK or Schengen and travelling by Saudi national carrier for tourism will be offered visa-on-arrival in Saudi...
04 Jan, 2020, 09.13 AM IST
Sri Lanka targets 440,000 Indian arrivals in 2018The survey conducted by Sri Lanka Tourism, highlighted that 63.7% of Indians opt sightseeing excursions, while 49.82% go for shopping and 2...
30 Jan, 2018, 05.09 PM IST
UNESCO threat looms as Thailand fights to keep two sites' statusDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex and Ayutthaya Historical Park risk losing the status as UNESCO World Heritage site.
23 Jun, 2015, 01.08 PM IST
Nepal asks international community to send tourists to revive tourism after earthquakesThe earthquakes that struck Nepal on April 25 and May 12 have damaged nearly 90 per cent of the palaces, shrines and monuments which were b...
16 Jun, 2015, 07.49 PM IST
Thailand's Sukhothai also known as Dawn of Happiness celebrates the country's national heritageSukhothai, means Dawn of Happiness, was first independent Thai Kingdom enjoying golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited for creating T...
04 Sep, 2014, 10.01 AM IST
Kerala Tourism signs historic agreement with UNESCOThe MoU signed yesterday seeks to formalise a framework of cooperation in the areas of cultural heritage protection and promotion in the st...
02 Aug, 2014, 07.20 PM IST
Kerala Tourism signs historic agreement with UNESCOThe MoU seeks to formalise a framework of cooperation in the areas of cultural heritage protection and promotion in the state.
02 Aug, 2014, 03.47 PM IST
Kerala set for a major revamp as farm tourism hubKerala's initiative in launching the spice route project will trace the two millennium old path travelled by the explorers in search of spi...
12 Feb, 2014, 06.05 AM IST