Jain Trust building in Jaisalmer, a monumental structure that has stood for 250 years JAISALMER: A major accident was narrowly averted in Jaisalmer on Tuesday when a 250-year-old historic building belonging to the Jain Trust suddenly collapsed.The dilapidated structure gave way after excavation work for an allegedly unauthorized basement was carried out at an adjacent…
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a joint underwater archaeological investigation of the historic Danish ship Oresund, which was wrecked off the coast near Karaikal in present-day Puducherry in 1619. The agreement, a significant step towards advancing underwater cultural heritage…
A memorandum was also submitted to the Bharuch collector Surat A memorandum was also submitted to the Bharuch collector Surat/Bharuch: Members of a socio-religious organisation on Monday organised a rally and submitted a memorandum to Bharuch Collector Dr Navnath Gawhane, alleging that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) failed to protect Hindu and Jain idols…
Since Ahmedabad won Unesco’s World Heritage City tag in 2017, AMC approved applications for renovations to around 200 heritage homes in the Walled City Ahmedabad: Keen on preserving its heritage city tag and worried about the impact of ‘developments’ on heritage value, Ahmedabad has made the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) report mandatory for every construction,…
Jaisalmer: The conservation journey of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) will be showcased through a special light and visual projection at New Delhi’s Qutub Minar on World Environment Day on June 5.The event, scheduled between 8 pm and 10 pm, aims to showcase the journey of Godawan conservation and revival, with the stated…
A view of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi Landscape view of the historical Virupaksha Temple located at the city known as backpackers paradise, Hampi as seen from Hemkunta Hills Hampi: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Tuesday (June 2) removed the walls built inside the main gopuram of Virupaksha Temple, where a mantapa was converted…
The ancient stepwell stands as one of the earliest surviving examples of subterranean water architecture in India Ahmedabad: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially commenced extensive structural restoration work at the historic Mata Bhavani ni Vav in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The launch ceremony took place in the presence of several key local dignitaries,…
Kendrapada: Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra recently met Union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi, and submitted a detailed representation seeking formal inclusion of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri, known as “Diamond Triangle” , in national Buddhist Circuit framework and related tourism initiatives. The minister assured him…
Chennai: Amarnath K Ramakrishna, the archaeologist who led the first Keeladi excavations during 2014-16, has again refused to revise his report as demanded by Archaeological Survey of India, saying he was “duty-bound to furnish a true and correct report without any external influences”.Ramakrishna, who is now director of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities…
Prayagraj: Taking note of the deteriorating condition of several archaeological heritage sites and structures across Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad high court has directed the Centre, state govt and other respondents to file their counter affidavits within six weeks.The order was passed on May 25 by a bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij…
