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From Qutub Minar to Charminar, ASI monuments lit up in 'Tiranga' theme

From Sher Shah Suri's Tomb in Bihar to Qutub Minar in Delhi, a large number of ASI monuments across India have been lit up in tri-colour theme

'Royal family member' claims Qutub Minar, twist in temple restoration plea

In the plea, it was contended that the applicant belongs to the Beswan Family and heir of Raja Rohini Raman Dhawaj Prasad Singh and descendants of Raja Nand Ram who had died in 1695

ASI opposes restoring deities at Qutub Minar, says not a place of worship

It said that revival of worship was not allowed wherever it was not practiced at the time of protection of a monument

Statue of Equality embodies tenets of medieval saint Ramanuja: Panel member

In a Q&A, Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Devanadha Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamy dwells on the essence of the monument and what it means to the country's cultural landscape

Grab a slice of history and folklore exploring India's historical monuments

While tour operators are offering attractive deals, corporations are doing their bit with sound and light shows, maintenance, tech and other tourist-friendly moves to offer a bigger bang for your buck

Red Fort to be shut for public from July 21 to Independence Day: ASI

The Red Fort will be shut for the public from July 21 to August 15 till the Independence Day celebrations are over, according to an order from the Archaeological Society of India.

Monuments reopen, but people not too keen to visit iconic sites

The iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra still held on to the top spot in the list of monuments with most footfall with 1,919 visitors, including 67 children, on June 16, the day of reopening

Taj Mahal, other centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16

These monuments have remained closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic

Second Covid-19 wave: ASI monuments closed for visitors till May 15

All centrally protected monuments, museums and sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have been closed with immediate effect till May 15 due to the surge in coronavirus cases in the country, the Union culture ministry said on Thursday. An order to this effect was issued by the ASI and it was tweeted by Culture Minister Prahlad Patel this evening. "Due to the prevailing COVID situation, it has been decided to close all centrally protected monuments, sites and museums under the ASI with immediate effect and till May 15 or until further orders," the ASI said. These include 3,693 monuments and 50 museums. In live monuments like Puri Jagannath Temple and Somnath Temple, daily 'puja' will be conducted but no public gathering will be allowed, said Nitin Tripathi, the ministry's media advisor. Last year, too, all monuments and sites maintained by the ASI were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic on March 17. They reopened in July with strict restrictions like mandatory wea

United Kingdom sets out new laws to protect historic statues, monuments

UK unveiled new laws to protect England's cultural and historic heritage in the form of statues and monuments

Trump signs executive order to protect monuments, statues from vandalism

US President Donald Trump said he had signed a "very strong" executive order aimed at protecting the country's monuments and statues from vandalism

India's vast history an immense attraction for tourism sector: Anil Agarwal

Referring to tourist attractions such as monuments and museums, he said, "These are run by the government. It is the time to think how can we make them independent, how we can make them free".

Conservation must improve lives: Ratish Nanda of Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Conservation of a monument cannot be limited to the monument itself, says Nanda

Feeling the pinch

Don't devalue Indian monuments by charging a pittance to visit them

Photographers may need licence for operating at monuments: Culture Ministry

The initiative is to ensure availability of quality photographers as well as end the harassment of visitors