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heritage monument news

Have repeatedly told Delhi Golf Club not to obstruct tomb visitors: ASI chief

ASI director-general Yadubir Singh Rawat battles encroachments, religious disputes and controversies surrounding the hosting of events at Delhi's ancient monuments
Updated on May 30, 2026 11:39 am IST

LU students protest ‘illegal construction’ around ASI-protected Lal Baradari

LU student protesting in front of Lal Baradari (Sourced)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:02 am IST

City’s 200-year-old obelisk now lost to time

Located between Gwynne Road and Golaganj in Lucknow, ‘Kallan ki Lat’ now stays masked behind buildings taller than it (Sourced)
Published on Sept 08, 2025 04:50 am IST

SC clarifies that Bombay HC to decide Gateway of India jetty case on merits

Mumbai, India - May 23, 2025:Cracks developed on boundary wall near purposed colaba jetty at Gateway Of India, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 30, 2025 08:24 am IST

SC slams MCD over office near 700-yr-old structure, orders to vacate in 48 hours

The monument in question—Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2025 06:10 am IST

Colaba residents move HC against controversial jetty and terminal project

Mumbai, India - April 5, 2025: Residents of Colaba gathered to oppose proposed construction of a passenger/VVIP jetty between the Radio Club, near Gateway Of India in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:46 am IST

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

Umananda Island
Published on Jan 21, 2025 06:08 pm IST

World Heritage Day: Apoorva Arora loves Delhi's options for historical sites

Actor Apoorva Arora visited Pir Ghaib in Kamla Nehru Ridge to mark World Heritage Day.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 12:09 am IST

To conserve Malcha Mahal, 14th-century lodge in Delhi forest set for a facelift

Built as a hunting lodge in the 14th century during the rule of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Malcha Mahal has remained seeped in mystery for the longest time. (Sanjeev Verma)
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 09:36 am IST

Ajanta, Ellora caves in Maharashtra reopen for tourists from February 2

The world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves and various other monuments reopened here in Maharashtra on Wednesday after being shut for about three weeks in the wake of a surge in Covid-19 cases, an official said.
Published on Feb 02, 2022 04:26 pm IST

Pradhan urges Centre to preserve heritage monuments in Ratnachira valley

Dharmendra Pradhan insisted that the temple, which is locally revered amongst the masses as a temple of Lord Shiva, is estimated to be around 1,300-1,400 years old (LSTV/PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 28, 2021 04:30 pm IST

Local tourists queue up as Taj Mahal opens with all Covid-19 norms in place

Taj Mahal was closed on March 17
Published on Sept 21, 2020 08:23 am IST

Need to get rid of colonial mindset in conserving heritage monuments

Representative image
Updated on May 27, 2019 08:34 am IST

Coming soon, a virtual 3D model of the Gateway of India

A composite 3D image of the Gateway of India, created by American non-profit CyArk.
Published on Feb 22, 2019 03:25 pm IST

Madras high court stays Art of Living event at Unesco heritage temple

Brihadeeswarar temple in Thanjavur
Updated on Dec 07, 2018 11:16 pm IST

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

The Uttarakhand high court at Nainital. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sept 08, 2018 12:52 am IST

Resign if you can’t take care of Taj Mahal: Kejriwal to Adityanath

The UP government affidavit said the entire precinct of Taj Mahal should be declared a no-plastic zone and use of bottled water be also prohibited.
Published on Jul 25, 2018 10:23 pm IST

A Tughlaq era tomb converted to a temple? Delhi govt orders probe

A tomb in Safdarjung Enclave's Humayunpur village was allegedly painted white and saffron and Hindu idols were placed inside it, in New Delhi.
Updated on May 05, 2018 12:43 pm IST

World Heritage Day: Lesser known Delhi monuments that deserve attention, restoration

Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli is one of the monuments that historians feel needs immediate restoration.
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 02:22 pm IST

From Raja Bhoj’s fort to Orwell’s birthplace: 42 heritage monuments in Bihar state-protected

The ruins of Raja Bhoj’s fort in Buxar.
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 10:26 am IST