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Go all out to protect the Taj

The icon draws people from across the world with its magnetic craftsmanship in stone in the 17th century.

03 May 2018 12:05 AM

Red Fort ‘adopted’ in Rs 25 crore deal, Oppn fumes

Cong has questioned why a ASI-maintained national heritage site is being given to a private entity when there is no dearth of funds.

29 Apr 2018 4:46 AM

Visitors at Taj Mahal, where a minaret crashed down in Wednesday’s thunderstorm, in Agra. (Photo: PTI)

Storm damages Taj Mahal gate minarets

There was no official comment from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) that is responsible for the maintenance of the Taj Mahal.

13 Apr 2018 2:12 AM

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court directed the Wakf board to produce documents signed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to prove its claim over Taj Mahal. (Photo: File)

Taj Mahal Wakf property? SC asks board to show papers signed by Shah Jahan

The Wakf board is fighting with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) over the ownership of the Taj Mahal.

11 Apr 2018 3:36 PM

Maha govt, ASI to develop Raigad fort together

Mr Fadnavis met Mr Misra for grant of Central permissions for projects.

10 Apr 2018 6:41 AM

Archaeologist Dr Narayan Vyas in his museum.

Madhya Pradesh: Preserving building history ‘brick by brick’

Significant among the brick collection is an earthen block of the Mauryan period, which has a footprint of possibly a brick maker.

24 Mar 2018 6:15 AM

Ayodhya-based Nirvani Ani Akhara’s Mahant Dharam Das, along with other petitioners and lawyers, after the hearing regarding Ayodhya dispute case outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Top court defers hearing on Ayodhya title dispute

Hearing deferred as transcripts yet to be translated into English.

09 Feb 2018 2:31 AM

In order to promote tourism and emergency medical care, government said it will make necessary framework for encouraging investment in sea plane activities. (Representational image)

Budget 2018: 10 sites set to become ‘iconic’ tourism spots

Tourist amenities at 100 Adarsh monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India will be upgraded to enhance visitor experience.

02 Feb 2018 7:15 AM

Nanda was arrested for smuggling antiques.

DRI seeks US aid to crack int’l illegal antique racket

The DRI had on February 7 arrested Nanda, an Indian-American businessman, in connection with smuggling of antiques illegally from India to US.

02 Nov 2017 2:43 AM

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and tourists during a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath, on first visit to Taj Mahal, calls it a ‘gem of India’

Several of his ministerial colleagues, including state tourism minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi, accompanied Yogi Adityanath on his visit to the Taj.

27 Oct 2017 12:21 AM

The NGT had approved a proposal put forth by the Delhi Jal Board to revive the Rajokri water body in south-west Delhi and develop it.

NGT seeks ASI report on Purana Qila lake

The NGT had earlier taken exception to non- compliance of its May 19 order to restore all water bodies in the city.

13 Sep 2017 4:36 AM

The ASI did not give details on how these antiquities, representing pieces of India’s priceless heritage, were taken away.

24 antiques brought back by govt since 2014

The antiquities were “voluntarily returned” by the countries between 2014 and 2017.

21 Aug 2017 2:31 AM

GST might raise construction costs for the project. (Photo: PTI)

Work on Mahakaran to kick off soon

6 tram routes to be suspended for 3 years for work on Kolkata Metro.

23 Jul 2017 4:42 AM

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017, also seeks to have a new definition of “public works” under the Act.

Government bill seeks to allow work in protected areas

The prohibition of new construction within protected areas or protected monuments is adversely affecting various public works.

19 Jul 2017 2:16 AM

Diplomats can help get Nassak back: ASI

200-yr-old diamond is currently in a museum in Lebanon.

18 Jul 2017 2:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Modi's tea stall in Gujarat could get facelift for tourists soon

Officials from the tourism department said, the original charm of the Vadnagar tea stall will be preserved while giving it a modern touch.

04 Jul 2017 10:48 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AP)

Tea stall where Modi sold tea to be developed as tourist spot

Officials of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) visited the town on Sunday.

03 Jul 2017 9:17 PM

Road clear for Metro as KMC okays evacuation

25 buildings on Brabourne Road need to be emptied

27 May 2017 6:53 AM

Earthen pots discovered on the banks of Prachi river.

Artefacts of 4,000-year-old civilisation found in Odisha

The ancient age items were discovered in the area between Prachi river and Tanla river, around four km away from Niali in Cuttack district.

26 May 2017 2:08 AM

Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal (Photo: PTI)

100 metres norm for ASI sites to be eased

Currently, construction is not allowed within 100 metres around protected monuments except for repair and renovation works.

18 May 2017 6:41 AM

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