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Monuments of My Country: Discover Assam's hidden monumental treasures

If you’re a traveller seeking to uncover the rich history of Assam, participate in HT@100 My Country, My Lens photo contest today

Umananda Island (Instagram/ @saurav.clicks and @jibon_jindabaad)

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Published on Jan 21, 2025 06:07 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Monuments of My Country: 7 most underrated spots of historical significance

Here are India's seven most underrated historical monuments, from Agra's Kanch Mahal to Bengal's terracotta temples, that showcase architectural brilliance.

Some of India’s underrated monuments that have rich historical significance and artistry that's waiting to be discovered.

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Published on Dec 31, 2024 04:15 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

ASI survey says 18 protected monuments not in ‘good state of preservation’

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha after he was asked about the disappearance of many sites

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated that an ASI survey had identified issues in the preservation of 18 monuments
(Sansad Tv)

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Published on Dec 13, 2024 12:25 AM IST

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The Brit who knows all about India

Meet Nick Booker, who is fast becoming popular, thanks to his quirky videos about places of historical significance around the country

British citizen Nick Booker has been staying in India since 2007

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Updated on May 13, 2024 12:04 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Protection of monuments: State govt gets time to file reply on removal of encroachments

The petitioner had sought directives from the court to protect the historical monuments of the city and remove encroachments from them.

Previously, the court had issued several directives to the relevant authorities regarding this matter. (Sourced)

cities

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 10:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights

CM Siddaramaiah presented the budget outlay of ₹3.71 lakh crore, roughly ₹44,000 crore higher than the previous budget.

cities

Published on Feb 16, 2024 05:10 PM IST

ByPathi Venkata Thadhagath

HC asks ASI to clarify policy on allowing prayers at protected monuments

The order came during a hearing on a plea against prayers inside the Mughal Masjid located inside the Qutub Minar complex

During the hearing, the ASI counsel told the court that “there is no question” of permitting prayers in protected monuments. (Representational image)

cities

Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Heritage school, college buildings to be protected monuments in Kerala

'The heritage buildings of schools and colleges, constructed during the pre-independence period, will be declared as protected monuments in Kerala…"

At least one century-old building, having historic, archaeological and artistic significance, will be considered for that,

education

Published on Oct 07, 2021 04:25 PM IST

PTI |

Centrally protected monuments open from today, 650 people allowed in Taj Mahal

The Archaeological Survey of India has mandated strict compliance with central and state government orders on Covid-19. The visitors inside the Taj Mahal won't be allowed to touch anything, said ASI officials.

A worker spray disinfects at Taj Mahal premises in Agra on Monday, a day before its reopening.(ANI Photo)

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Published on Jun 16, 2021 05:34 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Following PM Modi’s question, ASI lifts ban on photography at protected monuments

PM Modi had questioned why the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) prohibits people from taking photographs at certain monuments when technology allowed satellites to take pictures from far away.

Photography will be allowed in all of the monuments and archaeological sites administered by the ASI, except the mausoleum at Taj Mahal, the Ajanta Caves and the Leh Palace.(PTI file photo)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2018 11:29 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

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If you’re a traveller seeking to uncover the rich history of Assam, participate in HT@100 My Country, My Lens photo contest today

Here are India's seven most underrated historical monuments, from Agra's Kanch Mahal to Bengal's terracotta temples, that showcase architectural brilliance.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha after he was asked about the disappearance of many sites

Meet Nick Booker, who is fast becoming popular, thanks to his quirky videos about places of historical significance around the country

The petitioner had sought directives from the court to protect the historical monuments of the city and remove encroachments from them.

CM Siddaramaiah presented the budget outlay of ₹3.71 lakh crore, roughly ₹44,000 crore higher than the previous budget.

The order came during a hearing on a plea against prayers inside the Mughal Masjid located inside the Qutub Minar complex

'The heritage buildings of schools and colleges, constructed during the pre-independence period, will be declared as protected monuments in Kerala…"

The Archaeological Survey of India has mandated strict compliance with central and state government orders on Covid-19. The visitors inside the Taj Mahal won't be allowed to touch anything, said ASI officials.

PM Modi had questioned why the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) prohibits people from taking photographs at certain monuments when technology allowed satellites to take pictures from far away.

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