Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Comprehensively review maintenance standards at UNESCO sites: Par panel to govtA parliamentary panel has urged the culture ministry to review India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A plan for upgrading maintenance and vi...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
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
Follow your CSR monumental moneyThe Indian government has launched "Adopt a Heritage 2.0," a scheme that invites corporates to utilize their CSR funds to maintain heritage...
13 Sep, 2023, 11.47 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
MoEF joint secy, commissioner Agra Division responsible for maintaining TTZThe Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) told the court that its director general will be responsible for the maintenance of the mausoleum.
30 Jul, 2018, 03.13 PM IST
Corporates will do a better job of protecting monuments than ASI or VHPA few years ago, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audited 1,655 of the 3,678 protected ASI monuments. It found that as many as 92 ...
17 Jun, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
Taj Mahal may not be up for adoption soonThe SC had in May criticised the Archaeological Survey of India for failing to protect the monument. The govt was also asked to consider he...
15 Jun, 2018, 07.35 AM IST
Red Fort adoption for better maintenance, says KJ AlphonsMonument mitras are picked through a ‘vision bidding’ process in which those with the best plan for the heritage sites are chosen.
30 Apr, 2018, 08.22 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
- 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