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Mosque-temple case: Allahabad HC grants time to Sambhal Masjid body to file rejoinder

The matter is being heard on a revision petition filed by Masjid committee challenging an Sambhal court order by which the civil court had directed ASI survey by an advocate commissioner

The bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal fixed May 12 as the next date of hearing. (For Representation)

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Updated on May 05, 2025 09:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

ASI opens exhibition on World Heritage Day at Jantar Mantar

The theme of the exhibition, according to the official, aims at “creating awareness around how various disasters can have a long-standing impact on these sites.

An ASI official said the exhibition, showcases photographs and information about several UNESCO World Heritage Sites across India (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:52 AM IST

ByAheli Das

Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea seeking ASI survey of Wazukhana area

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order in a civil revision filed by Rakhi Singh—one of the plaintiffs before Varanasi court

The next hearing in the case will take place on May 5. (For Representation)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

Contractors staying away from Mangi bridge project: PWD

The arches of the bridge were last repaired by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in August 2024, after it was damaged by a container truck that got stuck under it

It will take two months and a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>21.7 lakh to install the heavy-duty barriers. (HT Archive)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:24 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha

This summer, it is “Wah Taj” with 54 high-capacity coolers

ASI has for the fist time installed these coolers to help tourists beat the heat while on a visit to the monument

These coolers have been kept all over Taj premises, including eastern and western gates, booking counters etc. (Sourced)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 09:14 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Sambhal mosque: ASI’s use of ‘Juma Masjid’ on new signboard sparks row

Mosque committee preparing to officially register its objection and demand reinstatement of the original name

The new board, which has already been prepared, bears the name “Juma Masjid,” which the committee claims is not a recognised or commonly used term (File photo)

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Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByDeepak Lavania, Meerut

Sambhal's Jama Masjid to get new signboard reading ‘Juma Masjid’

The blue-coloured ASI board, currently kept at the Satyavrat police outpost, is expected to be installed soon, replacing the older sign.

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 01:06 PM IST

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Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Allahabad high court’s Sambhal mosque order

On November 29, 2024, the Supreme Court intervened to restrain trial court from proceeding in the matter and directed the mosque management committee to approach the high court

The court said such matters did not warrant its intervention. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2025 01:47 PM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

SC disposes over 20-year-old PIL for conservation, restoration of Red Fort

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Updated on Mar 25, 2025 04:01 PM IST

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ASI to document Old Goa site after cannonballs found during excavation

The Archaeological Survey of India has issued an order to stop the excavation work close to the Old Goa heritage complex

An excavation work undertaken for the construction of a tourist information centre close to the Old Goa heritage complex unearthed the remains of an age-old structure believed to be the remains of a church as well as dozens of cannon balls.

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:59 PM IST

ByGerard de Souza

Excavation to begin in Maharaja Agrasen’s capital Agroha after 41 years

The excavation, led by a joint team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Haryana’s department of archaeology and museums, aims to uncover Agroha’s historical trade links and cultural significance.

Sharma further said that the objective of the excavation is to understand the nature of Agroha’s trade links with the outside world. (File)

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Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

HC allows impleadment of ASI, Central government

To recall, the Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the Shahi Eidgah Masjid structure as well as for restoration of the temple and for a permanent injunction.

The controversy is related to Mughal emperor Aurangazeb-era Shahi Eidgah mosque at Mathura (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Painting continues at Sambhal’s Jama Masjid, LED lights installed

Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is being painted under ASI's supervision, following a court order, with LED lights installed amid controversy over removed posters.

Workers whitewash the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid, in Sambhal district on Monday. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut:

ASI begins whitewashing at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid

Mosque committee president Zafar Ali said, “The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid began on Sunday morning. ASI team is supervising the work. We are also being consulted by them. Today, 10 workers are working, we have asked ASI to increase the number so that the work can be completed at the earliest.”

On March 12, the high court issued an order for the painting and decoration of Jama Masjid, specifying that the ASI would oversee the process. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Significant dip in footfall at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid controversy

The grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), has experienced a noticeable decline in visitor footfall

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Updated on Mar 15, 2025 02:41 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

PWD to install height barriers to safeguard Mangey bridge

The arches of the bridge were last repaired by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in July and August last year

Restoration work underway at the bridge in May 2024. (HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByParas Singh

HC directs ASI to whitewash parts of Sambhal mosque within one week

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out within one week whitewashing in all those parts of the Sambhal mosque where flaking is seen

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 10:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj:

HC seeks ASI reply on exterior whitewashing of Sambhal mosque

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal scheduled the next hearing for March 12 and stated that if further examination is needed, ASI may send a team to assess the structure.

The court has given ASI 24 hours to file the affidavit. (Sourced)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2025 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Whitewash Dispute: HC grants time to Sambhal mosque panel for response, hearing on March 10

During the proceeding, the counsel for the mosque committee informed the court that he had filed objections to the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) report. In response, the ASI’s counsel sought time to file a reply.

Advocate general Arun Kumar Misra informed the court that law and order have been maintained around the structure by state authorities. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 10:04 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Clean Sambhal mosque premises, HC tells ASI

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order while hearing a plea filed by the mosque management committee, seeking permission for whitewashing and cleaning of the premises ahead of Ramzan

Members of a judicial commission in Sambhal on Friday (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

After HC order, ASI team visits Sambhal mosque

On February 25, the Jama Masjid Committee’s lawyer Zaheer Asghar, filed a petition in the high court, requesting permission for the whitewashing and maintenance of the mosque

The ASI team included joint director Madan Singh Chauhan, director Zulfequar Ali and Vinod Singh Rawat. Zafar Ali, president of the Shahi Jama Masjid Management committee, was also present (HT)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut:

HC asks ASI to assess requirement of whitewashing Sambhal mosque

“The report shall state as to the requirement of whitewashing and maintenance/repair, if any needed, inside the premises

Advocate Manoj Kumar Singh, appearing for ASI, submitted that his officers were not permitted by the Masjid Committee to enter the mosque and he is not in a position to make a statement as to whether whitewash is needed or not. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Bridge construction near Pucca Pul set to take off

The proposed 181-metre-long bridge, whose construction will be taken up from the Khadra side, is estimated to cost the government ₹92 crore. The structure aims to ease traffic snarls in the area and improve road connectivity.

Heavy vehicles were banned from commuting on the bridge last year (File)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

HC to hear application seeking Sambhal mosque’s whitewash on Feb 27

He undertakes to inform the counsel appearing for Archeological Survey of India within 24 hours about this order.

The court further directed that Manoj Kumar Singh, the counsel appearing for the ASI, shall also seek instructions by the next date (File Photo)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

ASI permission sought for cleaning Sambhal mosque ahead of Ramzan

Admin following all legal protocols, final decision rests with Archaeological Survey of India, says DM

Following the violence during a survey of mosque on November 24, 2024, the committee has chosen to seek formal approval. (HT file)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:06 AM IST

ByDeepak Lavania, Meerut

Bisleri signs MOU with ASI to revive water bodies at heritage sites across India

Bisleri has announced a strategic partnership by signing an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under their 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme'.

Bisleri's MoU with ASI will help in reviving water bodies across India, furthering the country's goal of environmental restoration.

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:59 PM IST

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ASI Patna seeks excavation at Kurkihar village in Bihar's Gaya to find archaeological treasures

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 02:17 PM IST

PTI |

Few takers for heritage monument adoption scheme in Maharashtra

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has 3696 monuments under protection, which are spread, throughout the country

In Maharashtra, out of 60 listed monuments only one monument was adopted. This includes Elephanta caves near Mumbai. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

ASI begins preservation of Peshwa-era paintings at Pune’s Shaniwar Wada

Gajanan Madaware, senior conservationist at ASI Pune, said the restoration work began last week and will take about one and a half months to complete

In 2021, the then-Mayor Mukta Tilak had written to the ASI’s Delhi office, requesting the restoration of Shaniwar Wada. In response, on November 8, 2021, Union minister G Kishan Reddy informed Tilak that the conservation and restoration of the fort wall had been initiated. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:38 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Two men allegedly open fire on Hindu Sena president’s car near Ajmer: Police

Jaipur: Two men allegedly shot at Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta's car near Ajmer. Gupta, who received threats, claims it's an attempt to silence him.

Hindu Sena National president Vishnu Gupta arrived in the city on Friday to attend the hearing of the Ajmer Dargah-related petition (ANI)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 02:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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The matter is being heard on a revision petition filed by Masjid committee challenging an Sambhal court order by which the civil court had directed ASI survey by an advocate commissioner

The theme of the exhibition, according to the official, aims at “creating awareness around how various disasters can have a long-standing impact on these sites.

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order in a civil revision filed by Rakhi Singh—one of the plaintiffs before Varanasi court

The arches of the bridge were last repaired by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in August 2024, after it was damaged by a container truck that got stuck under it

ASI has for the fist time installed these coolers to help tourists beat the heat while on a visit to the monument

Mosque committee preparing to officially register its objection and demand reinstatement of the original name

The blue-coloured ASI board, currently kept at the Satyavrat police outpost, is expected to be installed soon, replacing the older sign.

On November 29, 2024, the Supreme Court intervened to restrain trial court from proceeding in the matter and directed the mosque management committee to approach the high court

SC disposes over 20-year-old PIL for conservation, restoration of Red Fort

The Archaeological Survey of India has issued an order to stop the excavation work close to the Old Goa heritage complex

The excavation, led by a joint team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Haryana’s department of archaeology and museums, aims to uncover Agroha’s historical trade links and cultural significance.

To recall, the Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the Shahi Eidgah Masjid structure as well as for restoration of the temple and for a permanent injunction.

Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is being painted under ASI's supervision, following a court order, with LED lights installed amid controversy over removed posters.

The grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), has experienced a noticeable decline in visitor footfall

The arches of the bridge were last repaired by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in July and August last year

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out within one week whitewashing in all those parts of the Sambhal mosque where flaking is seen

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal scheduled the next hearing for March 12 and stated that if further examination is needed, ASI may send a team to assess the structure.

During the proceeding, the counsel for the mosque committee informed the court that he had filed objections to the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) report. In response, the ASI’s counsel sought time to file a reply.

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order while hearing a plea filed by the mosque management committee, seeking permission for whitewashing and cleaning of the premises ahead of Ramzan

On February 25, the Jama Masjid Committee’s lawyer Zaheer Asghar, filed a petition in the high court, requesting permission for the whitewashing and maintenance of the mosque

“The report shall state as to the requirement of whitewashing and maintenance/repair, if any needed, inside the premises

The proposed 181-metre-long bridge, whose construction will be taken up from the Khadra side, is estimated to cost the government ₹92 crore. The structure aims to ease traffic snarls in the area and improve road connectivity.

He undertakes to inform the counsel appearing for Archeological Survey of India within 24 hours about this order.

Admin following all legal protocols, final decision rests with Archaeological Survey of India, says DM

Bisleri has announced a strategic partnership by signing an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under their 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme'.

ASI Patna seeks excavation at Kurkihar village in Bihar's Gaya to find archaeological treasures

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has 3696 monuments under protection, which are spread, throughout the country

Gajanan Madaware, senior conservationist at ASI Pune, said the restoration work began last week and will take about one and a half months to complete

Jaipur: Two men allegedly shot at Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta's car near Ajmer. Gupta, who received threats, claims it's an attempt to silence him.

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