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New Delhi: In a heated meeting at Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) on Wednesday over a parking lot coming up opposite Delhi High Court, the commission has asked DMRC to protect a Lodi-period monument at the site with the assistance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and pay for …
There seems to be no end to the trouble surrounding the proposed multi-level parking lot at the Delhi High Court. After the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
BHAWANIPATNA: Negligence on the part of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to preserve the remnants of Asurgarh in Kalahandi district has triggered widespread resentment among history-lovers and intellectuals. Asurgarh, an ancient metropolis, is considered contemporaneous to Ujjain, Ahichatra, Kosambi, Sisupalagarh and other ancient Indian cities, but it remains unexcavated. After …
Pressure of developmental projects, inadequate staff with the ASI for protecting the monuments are the main factors. In Delhi alone, over 12 monuments are untraceable. Over 3,675 monuments across the country are found to be untraceable. In a reply to the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for planning and parliamentary …
Kumar Manish | TNN Ahmedabad: Finally, the new avatar of Kankaria lakefront is legal. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has given a letter of approval to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for construction carried at Kankaria Lake Front Development Project (KLFD). Earlier, ASI had questioned AMC for not taking the …
There are many factors that cause the slow pace of construction of 8-km elevated road on Barapulla drain. To begin with, this is a first road of its kind in the national Capital requiring special technology, said Commonwealth Games Project, Circle CW 11, manager, Sarvagya Kumar Srivastava.
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the state government and Archeological Survey of India (ASI) over entry fees being charged at the Kankaria lakefront and construction around the ASI-protected inlets to the lake. Acting on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by …
Heritage Walk On Saturday Followed Metro Route To Bring Alive Sepoy Mutiny, Reports Richi Verma A German national, a commercial pilot, a retired couple, an MNC executive. Everyday problems apart, this motley group shares a common concern
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New Delhi: Every two minutes a plane flies over the 13th century Qutab Minar, a fact that is giving Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials sleepless nights. They are worried that the vibrations from the aircraft could affect the foundation of the monument, one of the tallest in the world …
PREETI KARMYOGI, NEW DELHI The Archaeologi cal Survey of India has handed over the entire Hampi World Heritage Site to the Bengaluru circle. The much awaited move has been taken on the demand of various stakeholders and conservationists to ensure better administration.
Navi Mumbai: Excavation underway near the 500-year-old Janjira Fort and the historic Nawab Tomb is worrying locals who fear that these heritage structures may be in danger. The area is being excavated for soil that is required for the ongoing Dighi-Port project on the other side of the creek in …
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday took a tough stand on repeated adjournment pleas by Government departments and imposed costs on the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and ASI in a case related to Taj Mahal
ASI May Give The Job To Roorkee Institute Richi Verma | TNN New Delhi: The tilting of the 12th century Qutab Minar has sent alarm bells ringing in Parliament. Concerned about the stability of the structure, which is also Delhi
The Archaeological Survey of India is planning to install sensors in the Qutub Minar to measure the vibrations and noise pollution caused by airplanes that fly close to the monument.
Samudra Gupta Kashyap Guwahati, August 28: Six days after a strike called by a student body over alleged damage to a protected monument brought drilling operations in Upper Assam to a grinding halt, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has offered to take up protection and conservation of all …
The Centre on Thursday conceded to the demand of environmentalists and religious activists on the Sethusamudram project and accepted the suggestion of the Supreme Court to look for an alternative route for dredging operations. Senior counsel Nariman, defending the project, said in court that the suggestion for alternative alignment to …
While the tomb of Humayaun has been restored to its former glory, two other Mughal-era structures located right next to it lie in a state of disrepair. Keen to repair them, the ASI is now waiting for SC to deliver its verdict on the land that is now with the …
