cultural heritage

New Delhi, March 27 A BJP lawmaker on Friday raised a demand to rename Delhi as Indraprastha in the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly.Poonam Sharma, a BJP MLA from Wazirpur, made her pitch through a special mention in the House sitting, saying it would connect the city to its roots...

New Delhi, March 27 A parliamentary panel has recommended to the Ministry of Culture to undertake a "comprehensive review" of maintenance standards and visitor facilities at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India in coordination with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and prepare a...

Washington, March 27 Three antique sculptures are set to return to India from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art after research established that they were stolen from temples in Tamil Nadu.India's Deputy Chief of Mission in the US, Namgya Khampa, signed an agreement here with...

Jodhpur, March 26 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in the grand Ram Navami procession here on Thursday and offered prayers at Shri Ram Darbar.Sharma wished for the state's prosperity and well-being.The Ram Navami procession connects citizens with culture and fosters a...

Guwahati, March 26 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday that the upcoming Assam Assembly elections are of "great significance" for the Assamese community, asserting that people are looking for a permanent solution to long-standing issues, particularly illegal infiltration...

The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre, organized a national cultural and music program titled "Lok Rang Utsav 2026" in Doda on Wednesday, celebrating India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.The vibrant event...

Doda, March 26: A "Lok Rang Utsav" (Festival of Local Culture) was organized on Wednesday at the Community Hall in Doda, in collaboration between the North Zone Cultural Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. The event showcased the region's rich cultural...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invited suggestions from the public for the establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum in Katra. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Goddess Museum is...

New Delhi, March 26 An upcoming exhibition, "No 'One' Maker: Textiles as Community", aims to examine how contemporary textile practices are shaped by collectivism, shared authorship, and collaboration between indigenous makers and artists.Scheduled to be held at Bikaner House from April 3, the...

March 26, New Delhi – Bastar in Chhattisgarh, which has been grappling with Naxalism for nearly four decades, is now experiencing a remarkable transformation. Today, the tribal artisans of Bastar are making their mark not only across India but also globally through their traditional Dokra art...

Kohima, March 25 – Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio emphasized on Wednesday that while the physical integration of Naga-inhabited areas may not be immediately possible, unity in the political, cultural, and social spheres remains essential for resolving the long-standing Naga issue.Speaking...

Ujjain, March 25 – On the occasion of his 61st birthday on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav delivered a message from the newly established All India Radio (AIR) station in Ujjain.The Chief Minister began his address by reaffirming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

Mysuru (Karnataka), March 25 Despite the Karnataka government canceling a three-day lecture series on RSS ideologue Deendayal Upadhyay, the KSOU in Mysuru went ahead with the programme, with Vice President C P Radhakrishnan inaugurating it virtually and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot attending it...

Aizawl, March 25 Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on Wednesday called on the state's youth to transcend regional boundaries and establish themselves as competitive players on the global stage.Addressing a one-day skills development conclave at ICFAI University Mizoram in Aizawl, Singh...

New Delhi, March 25 The Ministry of Culture and YouTube signed an MoU on Wednesday under which the company will equip Indian folk artists with essential digital skills that will help them document, digitize, and share the country's rich cultural heritage with both domestic and global audiences...

Chandigarh, March 25 Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday urged the youth to follow the ideals of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and contribute to nation-building.He was speaking at a function organized by the Punjab State Food Commission to mark the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh...

State Minister for Tribal Affairs, Durga Das Uikey, stated today that the contributions of tribal communities have been significant throughout history and must be preserved and promoted. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 10th National Tribal and Folk Culture Literary Festival in New...

Kohima, March 25 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for strengthening Naga unity across political, cultural, and social spheres, stating that even if physical integration remains a challenge, collective identity must be preserved.Addressing the first Tenyimi Youth Cultural Festival at...

The Ministry of Culture today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YouTube in New Delhi. The MoU aims to use digital platforms to promote India's rich and diverse musical traditions worldwide. Speaking at the event, Union Minister for Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said that this...

Prayagraj (UP), March 25 Taking note of the dilapidated condition of various heritage sites and structures across Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Union Ministries of Culture, Tourism and Housing and Urban Affairs, the Archaeological...