world heritage day news

Reporter’s Diary: Gurugram’s heritage risks fading from view

The Tomb of Pir Turkman located at Mohalla Chaudhrian in Narnaul. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Published on Apr 20, 2026 05:17 pm IST

Gurugram’s lost history, waiting to be recognised

Chatta Rai Balmukund Das (Birbal Ka Chhatta), located in Nalapur, Narnaul. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Published on Apr 18, 2026 05:00 am IST

Now, guided tours to prominent sites in Prayagraj every Sunday

Kusro Bagh in Prayagraj. (HT File)

lucknow news

Published on May 23, 2025 07:32 pm IST

ASI opens exhibition on World Heritage Day at Jantar Mantar

An ASI official said the exhibition, showcases photographs and information about several UNESCO World Heritage Sites across India (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

delhi news

Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:52 am IST

Time capsules of India: Newly listed UNESCO tentative sites to visit in 2025

Scattered across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, these roofless, circular temples on hilltops are devoted to 64 yoginis

trips tours

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 12:19 pm IST

Conservationists demand Global Heritage City status for Agra

(Pic for representation only)

others

Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:18 am IST

Unprotected heritage scripts another chapter in book of neglect

The entire neighbourhood is currently in disarray due to a lack of attention. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

lucknow news

Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:14 am IST

World Heritage Day: A walk down the archival fashion road

Sonam A Kapoor wore a skirt, blouse and dupatta set made from vintage old Banarasi saree featuring antique embroidery from Jigya Patel. She paired it with 80-year-old antique jewellery

htcity showstoppers

Published on Apr 18, 2024 11:58 am 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.

htcity delhi junction

Published on Apr 18, 2024 12:09 am IST

World Heritage Day: Entry free to centrally protected monuments on April 18

For representation only (HT File Photo)

others

Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:09 pm IST

World Heritage Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the day

World Heritage Day 2024: Every year the occasion is observed on April 18.

art culture

Updated on Apr 18, 2024 04:22 pm IST

World Heritage Day| Storyteller Maroof Umar’s love for heritage takes him places

Heritage storyteller Maroof Umar makes content for his Instagram page @maroofculmen

htcity

Updated on Apr 16, 2024 11:42 pm IST

Heritage Day: Leaders extend greetings, stress on preservation of heritage sites

Need to preserve Indian heritage sites is an issue that was pressed on World Heritage Day.

india news

Published on Apr 18, 2023 02:09 pm IST

Free entry at centrally protected monuments in Agra today

In view of World Heritage Day, all the centrally protected monuments in Agra, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, will allow free entry to visitors on Tuesday. (HT File)

others

Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:49 am IST

These 5 Delhi monuments will be illuminated on World Heritage Day 2020

A view of the illuminated Qutub Minar, which is a 73m-high and five-storey tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which is said to be the first mosque built in India.

art culture

Updated on Apr 18, 2020 06:29 pm IST