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Savarkar Sadan cannot be declared a centrally protected monument: ASI tells HC

Published on Jan 31, 2026 24:50 IST

In an affidavit filed in court on Thursday, Abhijit Ambekar, Superintending Archaeologist at ASI, said that Savarkar Sadan was “suitable for inclusion either in the state protected monument or BMC heritage list”

SC plea challenges Madras HC order on lamp lighting at hill

A view of the Thirupparankundram hill, in Madurai, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench on Tuesday upheld a single judge's order allowing the lighting of a lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill, and slammed the DMK government, calling "ridiculous" its claim that lighting of the lamp will cause disturbance to public peace.

Published on Jan 26, 2026 16:53 IST

SC notice to Centre on plea asking ASI to take over Madurai temple

A bench of justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order while issuing notice on a petition filed by the Hindu Dharma Parishad

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 01:31 IST

Months after terror attack, Red Fort set to get first CCTV cameras for security

People seen out on a cold and smoggy morning at Red Fort in New Delhi

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 03:28 IST

Fake ASI recruitment racket busted; Jaipur duo arrested by Delhi Police

Police said at least 750 candidates applied for 91 fake posts. The accused ran exams mimicking official protocols before arrest ahead of interview stage. (File photo)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 22:26 IST

ASI resumes operation to remove sand from 13th-century Sun Temple in Konark

The process involves piercing through khondalite stone at a point between the structure’s first and second tiers.

Updated on Dec 8, 2025 17:12 IST

Just Like That: Old monuments at risk amid neglect, encroachment, ASI strains

Caves of Ajanta and Ellora in India’s Aurangabad district (Pixabay)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 08:44 IST

World Heritage Week: Chhota Imambada’s Bawarchi Khana to be restored by year-end

Restoration work in progress at the Bawarchi Khana of the Chhota Imambada, in Lucknow (Sourced)

Published on Nov 18, 2025 15:31 IST

2 committee members of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal booked for blocking ASI inspection

The Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal (File)

Published on Nov 16, 2025 14:18 IST

ASI announces reopening of Red Fort for visitors, days after deadly blast

The explosion on Monday prompted an immediate lockdown of the surrounding area, and enhanced checks and movement restrictions in force, with the ASI shutting down the monument for visitors on Tuesday, November 11.

Updated on Nov 15, 2025 13:34 IST

Delhi car blast: Red Fort closed for three days

The site will reopen after the investigation team completes its work, subject to security clearance. (AFP photo)

Published on Nov 11, 2025 04:06 IST

ASI-protected temple in Prayagraj targeted in alleged treasure search

The broken wall of the ancient Patharbandi Mahadev Temple located on the hill in Chhidi village of Prayagraj (Sourced)

Published on Nov 9, 2025 16:47 IST

ASI to launch ₹2.4-crore project to revive Zafar Mahal’s water tank

The agency will also begin work to rejuvenate fountains and illuminate the red sandstone pavilion. (HT archive)

Published on Nov 5, 2025 22:14 IST

Case registered against women offering namaz inside Shaniwarwada

Pune, India - Aug. 31, 2017: Shaniwarwada in Shaniwar peth (Photo for Hello Pune) in Pune, India, on Thursday, August 31, 2017. (Photo by Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 22, 2025 24:58 IST

400-year-old Barapullah bridge to be conserved, open for walkers this winter

ASI to peel off concrete layers, restore Mughal-era floor, and secure site with new grills, gates and a porta cabin; vehicles barred. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 24, 2025 21:52 IST

CJI clarifies remarks on Khajuraho Temple idol plea after social media outrage

Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai. (sci.gov.in)

Published on Sep 18, 2025 09:33 IST

Ornaments of Lord Jagannath to be brought back to original Ratna Bhandar in Puri temple on Sep 23

Ornaments of Lord Jagannath to be brought back to original Ratna Bhandar in Puri temple on Sep 23

Published on Sep 17, 2025 17:36 IST

After heavy rains, Taj minarets get ‘healing touch’ from ASI

Senior conservation assistant at the Taj Mahal for ASI, Prince Vajpayee, said it was a conservation exercise called ‘pointing’ . (Sourced)

Published on Sep 14, 2025 22:08 IST

Heritage hit by neglect: Part of Chhota Imambada gate collapses

The structure has been deteriorating with its walls cracked and plaster peeling off. (Deepak Gupta/HT photo)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 23:34 IST

SC directs ASI supervision of Mehrauli monuments

The order assumes significance as neither of the two structures is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Published on Aug 19, 2025 21:56 IST

Humayun's Tomb in ‘perfect condition’: ASI after dargah's roof collapse

Humayun's Tomb, an ASI-protected site, comprises of the central tomb, other structures and landscaped elements in the Nizamuddin area.

Published on Aug 15, 2025 17:02 IST

HC fines Shiv Sena leader for PIL over darshan fees at Trimbakeshwar temple

(Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 30, 2025 24:28 IST

ASI to carry out restoration of Shish Gumbad next month

Walls of Shish Gumbad have started to peel off. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 26, 2025 24:44 IST

Delhi HC questions MCD on leaving out classrooms from school renovation ambit

A bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela raised concerns after MCD’s lawyer submitted that the authority only sought permission for repair of the existing structures. (Representative photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2025 23:50 IST

ASI asks former archaeologist to file his 2017 Keeladi report

ASI transferred Krishna on June 17, after MK Stalin on June 13 said that the truth from the findings in Keeladi does not serve the script of the BJP and RSS and so they are dismissing the rigorously proven antiquity of Tamil culture (PTI)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 20:06 IST

Slipping on heritage conservation in India

The Unesco recommendation of deferment is a sharp indictment of India’s heritage conservation and points to a larger capacity deficit regarding documentation and preservation. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 9, 2025 15:45 IST

ASI declares Odisha's Swapneswar Mahadev temple as protected monument

After Prime Minister Modi assumed the charge at Centre, the ASI initiated the process of taking over the responsibility of the temple.

Updated on Jul 5, 2025 11:47 IST

ASI to conserve Shish Gumbad at Delhi’s Lodhi Garden, floats tenders

The Shish Gumbad at Lodhi Garden. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 3, 2025 23:40 IST

Revamped Sheesh Mahal unveiled in Shalimar Bagh

The restoration efforts by both ASI and DDA began after Saxena’s visit to the site in January 2024. Active conservation work commenced in June the same year. (PTI)

Published on Jul 3, 2025 24:02 IST

Old horizons and India’s new heritage diplomacy

In the last decade alone, the MEA has invested in at least 20 heritage projects across eleven countries, including 14 managed by the ASI. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 30, 2025 14:45 IST

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