heritage preservation

Jaipur, April 11 – Akhilesh Yadav, the National President of the Samajwadi Party, a Member of Parliament, and the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was in Jaipur on Saturday to attend a private event, during which he discussed cultural, social, and political issues.Addressing a press...

New Delhi, April 9 With centuries-old tombs and a diverse range of plants and bird species, Delhi's iconic Lodhi Garden, often described as "Asia's best urban oasis," celebrated its 90th anniversary on Thursday.Located in the heart of the national capital, bordering the upscale Lodhi Estate...

Jammu, April 8 With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Wednesday for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential.Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and...

Mathura, April 7 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that Lord Ram is the eternal king of India and a symbol of the country's cultural and spiritual identity, as he urged unity among followers of Sanatan Dharma and seers.Addressing a gathering at the 452nd birth...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with INTACH to conduct a comprehensive survey of historic structures across the Delhi Ridge.Spanning 8,000 acres, the Delhi Ridge is divided into four zones – the Northern Ridge, the Southern Ridge, the Central Ridge, and...

Islamabad, April 2. Recent restoration work at the World Heritage sites of Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in Taxila has raised serious concerns regarding the stewardship of Pakistan's archaeological legacy. These sites, which have centuries of history, now risk being classified as endangered by UNESCO...

Indore, April 2 – The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday fixed April 6 as the date to begin detailed regular hearings in the long-standing dispute between the Bhojshala Temple and the Kamal Maula Mosque in the Dhar district.Due to time constraints, as the bench was scheduled to sit only...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas, and leverage cultural heritage to drive meaningful social change.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’ here, Sinha...

Gandhinagar, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the importance of cultural heritage in addressing global instability as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar.The inauguration, held on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, marked the...

New Delhi, March 27 Pointing to the "demolition" of various old district collectorate buildings, a parliamentary panel has called for the preservation of British-era heritage sites that do not fall under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), while also recommending the...

New Delhi, March 27 Pointing to the various old district collectorate buildings "being demolished", a parliamentary panel has called for the preservation of British-era heritage sites which do not fall under the purview of the ASI, while also recommending the preparation of an inventory of...

New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) on Thursday and discussed with them various aspects related to further popularizing India's diverse culture.During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the IGNCA trustees...

The fourth edition of Tawi Fest began today at the historic Amar Mahal Palace, with renowned statesman Dr. Karan Singh inaugurating the event. The multi-day festival focuses on environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and artistic engagement.Dr. Jyotsna Chauhan, Director of the...

New Delhi, March 13 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that the government plans to rename the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) and expedite projects to restore the historic glory of Old Delhi.She said that as part of ongoing efforts, development works worth around...

Aizawl, March 12 Mizoram Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Minister K Sapdanga announced on Thursday that infrastructure development work on the land vacated by the Assam Rifles here will begin soon.Speaking during the question and answer session in the assembly, the minister said that...

Bhopal, March 7 – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, expressed strong displeasure on Saturday over the incident of miscreants firing illegal homemade cannons from the side of an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected fort in the Raisen district of Madhya...

The renovation of the Swami Shankaraaz Astaphan in Wahibugh restores the charm of this heritage site as the district administration revives the temple structure, traditional craftsmanship, and its sanctity, earning appreciation from local residents.February 22, Pulwama: After a long period...

Jaipur, February 9 A controversy erupted over the construction of a roof at a mosque in Jaipur's Chandpole area, following objections raised by a BJP leader.MLA Balmukund Acharya raised objections over the construction and accused Congress MLAs Amin Kagzi and Rafeek Khan of conspiring to kill...