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IIT-Kanpur to study nature of pollutants damaging Taj Mahal

Professor Mukesh Sharma of the department of civil engineering at IIT-Kanpur will lead the study that will use air mass samples from CPCB’s Taj Mahal station to study the nature of the dominant particulate matter and gases around the iconic mausoleum.

Updated on Oct 13, 2018, 8:11 AM IST

Over century-old library to get digital push

Established in 1902, the Central Archaeological Library is owned by the Archaeological Survey of India and boasts of 1.5 lakh books.

Updated on Oct 7, 2018, 1:31 PM IST

Taj Mahal to remain temporarily closed for Uzbek president’s visit

The Taj Mahal will remain temporarily closed for three hours on Sunday for Uzbek president Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit, according to officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Published on Sep 30, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

Chronicling Chanderi: Handloom, heritage, and the Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree – this MP town has much to boast of

A view of Dholiya Darwaza, one of the several old entrances to the town. The song “Main dil ka darzi hoon...” from Stree shows Rajkummar Rao jogging past this spot.

Updated on Oct 2, 2018, 7:21 PM IST

Residents’ body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi high court seeks explanation

Constructed 500 years ago, the notified heritage structure — christened the gumti of Shaikh Ali — is serving as the local residents’ welfare association’s (RWA) office since 1960 and is out of bounds to the public.

Published on Sep 28, 2018, 4:04 AM IST

Hidden Mughal-era artwork to be latest Red Fort attraction

A worker cleans the mural adorning the roof of Chhatta bazaar, situated inside the Red Fort, on Wednesday.

Updated on Sep 19, 2018, 7:44 AM IST

Bat waste causing damage to 660-year-old Khirki mosque

Despite its age, the structure is in good condition, except for a few domes and pillars, which are showing sign of corrosion.

Updated on Sep 13, 2018, 8:30 AM IST

Coins found at Delhi’s Khirki mosque may be from Sher Shah’s era

While cleaning the Khirki mosque compound as part of the ongoing conservation work at the 14th century building, a team of ASI’s Delhi circle had found the coins buried near the causeway along the southern wall Monday.

Updated on Sep 13, 2018, 8:37 AM IST

Medieval period metal coins found at Khirki mosque in Delhi

The Khirki Masjid, close to the satpula, a seven arched bridge on the edge of southern wall of Jahapanah (the fourth city of Delhi), was a fort built by the prime minister of Feroz Shah Tughlaq around mid-14the century.

Published on Sep 12, 2018, 4:17 AM IST

New-look Purana Qila lake to be opened to public on October 2

Union culture minister Mahesh Sharma said the redevelopment-cum-beautification work at Purana Qila Lake Complex is on the verge of completion. (Sakib Ali / HT File)

Updated on Sep 9, 2018, 1:34 AM IST

Remove encroachments from archaeological sites, Uttarakhand high court tells state govt

The Uttarakhand high court at Nainital. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 8, 2018, 12:52 AM IST

Special light scheme to enhance structural details of Qutub Minar

In 2014, the Qutub Minar was illuminated in blue as a part of Blue Monument Delhi campaign. Currently, the monument remains open for night viewing till 10pm.

Updated on Sep 4, 2018, 9:44 AM IST

Where are ornaments donated by 16th century Vijayanagara ruler to Tirupati temple: CIC

A view of Venkateswara Temple, on Tirumala hills.

Updated on Sep 2, 2018, 7:41 PM IST

Lucknow: Traffic ban sought for safety of Rumi Darwaza

A ban on traffic movement will give a fresh lease of life to the structure that was constructed under by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784.

Published on Aug 30, 2018, 2:37 PM IST

Tourism dept to frame guidelines for the adoption of heritage sites

Gartang Gali border trade route in Nelong Valley in Chamoli district.

Published on Aug 11, 2018, 9:58 PM IST

Red Fort to be cleared of decades of ‘unwanted’ additions by year end

A view of one of the structures inside the Red Fort that is set to be demolished.

Updated on Aug 6, 2018, 1:36 PM IST

Map unauthorised colonies with forest patches, begin development work in three weeks: Delhi CM

These unauthorised colonies do not even have basic infrastructure such as functional water pipelines and sewer lines.

Published on Jul 31, 2018, 12:25 PM IST

Taj Mahal turning yellow: SC pulls up Centre, UP governments

Garbage is seen on the polluted banks of the river Yamuna near the historic Taj Mahal in Agra.

Updated on Jul 26, 2018, 10:35 PM IST

Locked up in a fort, only cops for company: Meet India’s loneliest prisoner

With staff scaled back to just five policemen, even food for the prisoner now comes from outside. ‘Cops accompany him and chat with him on his evening walks, because he has no other company,’ says Chandrahas Vaja, who is in charge of the jail.

Updated on Jul 15, 2018, 9:50 AM IST

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

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.

Updated on Jul 12, 2018, 11:29 PM IST

Why aren’t photos allowed at some monuments, questions PM Modi

PM Modi said people’s participation is a must to preserve and protect the archaeological legacy of the country.

Published on Jul 12, 2018, 3:35 PM IST

Alphons writes to culture ministry to expedite heritage adoption scheme

Sources in the tourism ministry said Union minister of state for tourism KJ Alphons is of the view that lack of co-operation from lower rank officials of the Archaeological Survey of India is defeating the purpose of the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme,

Published on Jun 22, 2018, 3:20 PM IST

VHP activists protest at Taj Mahal, seek removal of turnstile gate blocking temple path

VHP activists protest outside the western gate of the Taj Mahal on Sunday.

Updated on Jun 11, 2018, 11:42 AM IST

Delhi’s Purana Quila lake set to get a makeover, renovation underway

The National Building Construction Corporation will redevelop the 23-acre area of the 16th century citadel.

Updated on Jun 3, 2018, 9:10 AM IST

ASI removes over 2 million kg of dirt from Red Fort ramparts, prevents collapse

A view of the Red Fort in New Delhi .

Updated on May 31, 2018, 2:29 PM IST

ASI to resume restoration of Bateshwar temple complex in Chambal

In an unusual turn of events, a former ASI official roped in dreaded dacoit Nirbhay Singh Gujjar in 2004 for the first time to start the restoration work.

Updated on May 21, 2018, 2:20 PM IST

ASI begins conservation of Purana Qila; new gallery to display ancient artefacts

The total collection of pottery and artefacts at the 16th century Purana Qila is over two lakh.

Updated on May 20, 2018, 11:04 PM IST

These forts tell story of Thane’s glorious past

Various organisations came together to conduct the Ghodbunder Festival, which involved a heritage tour, lectures on conservation and folk events.

Updated on May 20, 2018, 12:21 AM IST

The troubled Taj: Whose monument is it, anyway?

A view of the Taj Mahal. The heritage site is currently the subject of a legal battle between the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Archaeological Survey of India.

Updated on Jul 27, 2018, 7:55 PM IST

Government to survey 45 temples around Badrinath, Kedarnath

Government will start by surveying 29 temples of Badrinath and 16 temples of Kedarnath to review status of the structures.

Updated on May 17, 2018, 10:11 PM IST

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