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Archaeological Survey of India

Govt sends names of 10 geological sites to ASI for inclusion in world heritage list

Unlike archaeological sites, there is no legislation to protect geo-heritage sites. But the Geo Heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022, which aims to protect India's geological heritage, is under process, Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao said.

29 September 2024, 09:13 IST

Govt sends names of 10 geological sites to ASI for inclusion in world heritage list

Govt sends names of 10 geological sites to ASI for inclusion in world heritage list

Govt sends names of 10 geological sites to ASI for inclusion in world heritage list

29 September 2024, 09:13 IST

Terracotta pipeline dating back to 6th century BCE unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Keeladi

The discovery comes weeks after archaeologists in the same site found a potsherd with Tamil letter ‘Tha’ inscribed on it, two potsherds adorned with fish motifs, broken copper objects, beads, spindle whorls, hopscotch, and heaps of potsherds.

30 July 2024, 15:47 IST

Terracotta pipeline dating back to 6th century BCE unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Keeladi

Terracotta pipeline dating back to 6th century BCE unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Keeladi

Terracotta pipeline dating back to 6th century BCE unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Keeladi

30 July 2024, 15:47 IST

Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on Bhojshala dispute, next hearing after Supreme Court order

The SC on July 15 had agreed to consider listing a plea against a scientific survey of Bhojshala filed by the Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society challenging the HC's March 11 order for a survey to ascertain which community the shrine belonged to.

22 July 2024, 10:06 IST

Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on Bhojshala dispute, next hearing after Supreme Court order

Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on Bhojshala dispute, next hearing after Supreme Court order

Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on Bhojshala dispute, next hearing after Supreme Court order

22 July 2024, 10:06 IST

ICOMOS recommends 'favourably' for inscription of Assam's 'Moidams' on UNESCO heritage list

The Paris-based International Council on Monuments and Sites is one of the key advisory bodies to the UNESCO and its experts visit the nominated sites.

20 July 2024, 07:21 IST

ICOMOS recommends 'favourably' for inscription of Assam's 'Moidams' on UNESCO heritage list

ICOMOS recommends 'favourably' for inscription of Assam's 'Moidams' on UNESCO heritage list

ICOMOS recommends 'favourably' for inscription of Assam's 'Moidams' on UNESCO heritage list

20 July 2024, 07:21 IST

ASI survey on Bhojshala complex: What report says

The survey, which lasted for almost 98 days, unearthed around 1,700 relics and other evidence. Carvings featuring a wide range of images including defaced idols of god/goddess, artifacts and other remains (human and animal figures) were found.

16 July 2024, 03:42 IST

ASI survey on Bhojshala complex: What report says

ASI survey on Bhojshala complex: What report says

ASI survey on Bhojshala complex: What report says

16 July 2024, 03:42 IST

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Allahabad High Court asks ASI to reply in suit seeking survey of Agra Jama Masjid

The plaintiffs sought a survey by ASI claiming that Mughal king Aurangzeb had demolished the temple of Keshav Dev in Mathura in 1670 and buried the remains of the idol under Jama Masjid in Agra.

05 July 2024, 13:22 IST

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Allahabad High Court asks ASI to reply in suit seeking survey of Agra Jama Masjid

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Allahabad High Court asks ASI to reply in suit seeking survey of Agra Jama Masjid

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Allahabad High Court asks ASI to reply in suit seeking survey of Agra Jama Masjid

05 July 2024, 13:22 IST

ASI order over performing rituals in temples in Devgiri Fort sparks row

The ASI order has sparked a controversy with Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council Ambadas Danve of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maratha quota activist Vinod Patil questioning the move.

27 June 2024, 15:02 IST

ASI order over performing rituals in temples in Devgiri Fort sparks row

ASI order over performing rituals in temples in Devgiri Fort sparks row

ASI order over performing rituals in temples in Devgiri Fort sparks row

27 June 2024, 15:02 IST

Notice to Culture Ministry, ASI over inaccessibility of Isa Khan Tomb

The notice comes in response to media reports highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing the historic site in Delhi.

19 June 2024, 17:30 IST

Notice to Culture Ministry, ASI over inaccessibility of Isa Khan Tomb

Notice to Culture Ministry, ASI over inaccessibility of Isa Khan Tomb

Notice to Culture Ministry, ASI over inaccessibility of Isa Khan Tomb

19 June 2024, 17:30 IST

Amid water shortage, monuments dependent on tanker supply in Maharashtra

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar received 527.10 mm rainfall in the last monsoon season, as compared to the average rainfall of 637.50 mm for the period, a revenue official here said.

30 May 2024, 04:54 IST

Amid water shortage, Ellora Caves, other monuments dependent on tanker supply in Maharashtra

Amid water shortage, Ellora Caves, other monuments dependent on tanker supply in Maharashtra

Amid water shortage, monuments dependent on tanker supply in Maharashtra

30 May 2024, 04:54 IST

ASI's survey of Bhojshala complex continues on Day 8; security tightened

The security has been stepped up in view of the Friday prayers to be offered by the Muslim community members at the site, a police official said.

29 March 2024, 09:52 IST

ASI's survey of Bhojshala complex continues on Day 8; security tightened

ASI's survey of Bhojshala complex continues on Day 8; security tightened

ASI's survey of Bhojshala complex continues on Day 8; security tightened

29 March 2024, 09:52 IST