Taj Mahal’s magnificence fading? Cracks appear across the iconic monument, precious stones erodeHeavy rainfall in Agra has caused multiple cracks and damage to the Taj Mahal, including worn inscriptions and chipped stones. Despite conc...
22 Sep, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Tour guide express concern over plant growth on marble wall of Taj MahalPlant growth on the Taj Mahal's central dome has raised concerns about its upkeep. The Archaeological Survey of India plans to remove the p...
19 Sep, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govtIndia has nearly 60 properties on its Tentative List for potential inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to a government r...
29 Jul, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular tourist sitesThe iconic Eiffel Tower closed due to a strike by staff protesting SETE's financial management. Disruptions to visits were confirmed, raisi...
20 Feb, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
Rs 53.60 cr allocated in current FY for restoration, conservation of centrally-protected monuments in UP: Govt tells LSA total of 321 private security personnel have been deployed at "centrally protected monuments/sites/museums in Uttar Pradesh during the la...
31 Jul, 2023, 06.46 PM IST
Centre spent nearly Rs 27,000 lakh on conservation, preservation of cultural sites in 2021-22: GovtThere are 3,696 centrally-protected monuments in the country which fall under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India, including ...
02 Feb, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
Govt should come up with a detailed procedure for declaring monuments of national importance: EAC-PMIndia currently has 3,695 MNI that are under the protection of ASI. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR A...
26 Jan, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
Economic Advisory Council asks govt to relook procedure for declaring monuments to be of national importance“The Archaeological Survey of India should come up with substantive criteria and a detailed procedure for declaring monuments to be of nati...
26 Jan, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
Parliamentary Panels since 2008 have demanded more teeth for ASI for better protection of heritageAlmost every parliamentary standing committee on culture - at least since 2008 - has flagged that ASI is not equipped enough to protect anc...
27 May, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
Govt reaches out to corporate houses in drive to save monumentsThe project, which was facing some delays at the finance ministry end, was expedited a few months ago after Rajasthan cadre officer Govind ...
27 Mar, 2022, 09.51 AM IST
Corporates are lending a helping hand to restoration architects to conserve abandoned places and monumentsThe Kuldhara project was done in consultation with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and funded by the JSW Foundation. This is just one ...
20 Feb, 2022, 08.55 AM IST
State of monuments on PMO radar; panel formed for new conservation modelsThe PMO is also learnt to be closely looking at the cultural spaces and how they are being utilised.
23 Aug, 2019, 07.24 AM IST
Dalmia Bharat group wins contract to maintain Red FortThe Dalmia Bharat group has bagged the maintenance contract for Rs 25 crore, beating IndiGo and the GMR group to win the contract for more ...
28 Apr, 2018, 12.59 PM IST
Government spent Rs 198.38 crore for conservation of monumentsMahesh Sharma said during 2013-14, Rs 169.63 crore had been spent for conservation and maintenance of all such protected monuments.
09 Mar, 2015, 03.34 PM IST
Archaeological Survey of India chooses Red Fort as model for power efficiencyAs per ASI officials, savings from LED lights will be a huge bonus towards maintenance & conservation costs for Red Fort & other protected ...
20 Sep, 2014, 11.24 AM IST
Prepare time-bound development plan for conservation of heritage buildings: Vasundhara RajeTerming havelis as masterpieces in architecture, Raje said that the department should still involve their owners in the conservation plan.
20 Jul, 2014, 12.09 PM IST
- Heritage clubs to come up in Delhi schools soon: Dikshit
Government will set up heritage clubs in schools to bring awareness among youths about conservation & maintenance of monuments in Delhi.
06 Aug, 2011, 05.29 PM IST