India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged swordIndia has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. How...
16 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
1400-year-old ancient Hindu idols and Shivlings discovered during a spring restoration project in KashmirDuring spring restoration in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, ancient Hindu relics surfaced. The discovery includes idols and Shivlings at Kark...
03 Aug, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
Maharashtra govt clears Rs 3,000 crore plan for temple, memorial renovation amid cash crunchThe Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 2,954 crore for preserving memorials and temples. A major project includes Rs 681.3 crore for ...
29 May, 2025, 05.09 PM IST
"India will contribute one million dollars to UNESCO World Heritage Centre": PM ModiIndia has announced its commitment to contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to support heritage conservation i...
22 Jul, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
Key facts you need to know about Ayodhya's newly-built Ram MandirExplore the awe-inspiring Ayodhya Temple, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the consecration of Ram Lalla, culminating a 500-year ques...
22 Jan, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
SC clears construction of basic amenities near Jagannath TempleA top court bench, led by Justice BR Gavai, said that these were required in larger public interest, removing any last-minute legal hitches...
04 Jun, 2022, 12.14 AM 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
As 3D imaging ends, conservation of 43 temples in KV Dham to beginAccording to temple authorities, a provision of Rs 6 crore has been made for restoration of temples which will be completed with the KV Dha...
23 Jan, 2020, 03.04 PM IST
Like reading old Indian literature & scripts? Try this Bengaluru courseThe one-year course revolves around the study of history and literature, and deciphering historical manuscripts.
21 Aug, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
Tamil Nadu's Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple bags UNESCO awardSrirangam temple became the first from Tamil Nadu to grab the prestigious honour from the UN body.
02 Nov, 2017, 12.40 PM IST
Over 1,000 temples declared as protected monuments under ASI: GovernmentIn a written reply in Lok Sabha, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said that a total of 1,076 temples have been declared as protected by the A...
31 Jul, 2017, 05.46 PM IST
Will chalk out plans for revival of temple tanks: Kiran BediBedi said, "all the pillars and stone carvings in temples bear historic and literary details and it was our duty to conserve and protect th...
15 Apr, 2017, 04.13 PM IST
Somanatheswara Temple gets grant Rs 4.5 crore from Infosys FoundationInfosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IT major Infosys, said it has contributed Rs 4.5 crore towards the restoration of Somanatheswa...
28 Dec, 2015, 07.22 PM IST
India wins UNESCO award for conserving major temple in KeralaIndia has won the top UNESCO prize 'Award of Excellence' 2015 for the remarkable conservation efforts of the majestic Sree Vadakkunnathan T...
01 Sep, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
- Italian trust to support Orissa's museum upgradation
Eight significant heritage sites on the coast of Orissa and state museum will soon get a facelift as part of ICZMP, which is being implemen...
16 Jun, 2011, 07.45 PM IST
- It's raining jobs for priests in Rajasthan
Rajasthan govt is on a lookout for priests trained in all kind of vedic pursuits & karmkand. According to sources in Devasthan department, ...
05 Nov, 2009, 06.07 PM IST