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Agra hotels set to welcome tourists as Taj Mahal reopens from September 21

Hoteliers have started preparation for the tourists after the government decided to reopen the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort for the general public from September 21

If Taj Mahal is reopening, why not Ajanta & Ellora Caves, ask experts

Tourism industry representatives want reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public, why not the two world famous heritage sites

Unlock 4: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to re-open from September 21 for visitors

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will re-open to the public from September 21 as part of unlock 4, Basant Kumar, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI said on Monday

Covid-19: Monuments other than Taj Mahal to reopen from Tuesday in Agra

District Magistrate P. N. Singh said on the basis of the experience gained, plans would be made to reopen the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort after September 15

Monumental folly

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul must be one of the few places on earth where depictions of the three great Abrahamic religions, now so deeply antagonistic, can be seen in one place

Thunderstorm kills 3 persons in Agra, damages Taj Mahal's marble railing

ASI Superintendent Archaeologist Basant Kumar Swarnkar said that the storm toppled trees in the Taj Mahal complex and damaged monument's marble railing

Coronavirus: India closes tourist spots, Pakistan records 187 cases

Maharashtra has been the hardest hit with 39 confirmed coronavirus cases, or roughly a quarter of the 126 cases in the country.

Coronavirus outbreak: Taj Mahal to remain closed for tourism from today

Officials said that the decision was communicated to them on Monday night by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi.

Locals hope work to make Agra smart, beautiful won't halt post Trump visit

Ahead of his visit, the city administration had given the city a "major makeover", especially along the route to be used by Trump's convoy

From Motera to Taj, Trump woos India on day one; all eyes on Tuesday talks

The US President is on a two-day maiden visit to India accompanied by First lady Melania Trump and daughter Ivanka

Praising Modi to highlighting DDLJ love: Top quotes from 'Namaste Trump'

Praising Narendra Modi in his speech, US President Donald Trump said the PM rose from his humble background as a "chai-wallah" (tea-seller) and underscored the "limitless promise of the great nation"

Donald Trump's Taj visit: Royal graves get mud pack, chandelier refurbished

As per Supreme Court directions, petrol or diesel-operated vehicles are not permitted within 500 metres of the Taj Mahal's gate

Ahmedabad, Agra, Delhi fortified as India awaits PM Modi's 'friend' Trump

The Indian security agencies are working in close proximity with their US counterpart to make the visit hassle-free for the President and the First Lady

Trump's India visit: Taj Mahal to be closed for public on February 24

Earlier today, Superintendent of Police (City) Botre Rohan Pramod, had said, 'All the houses, shops, restaurants and hotels on the main route and near the Taj Mahal area have been identified'

CM Adityanath, 3,000 artistes to welcome Trump and dignitaries in Agra

Trump is scheduled to reach Agra from Ahmedabad during his February 24-25 tour to India

Taj matter: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking heritage city tag for Agra

The apex court has been monitoring development in the area to protect the Taj Mahal

SC lifts ban on construction, industrial activities in Taj Trapezium Zone

A Bench headed by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde said non polluting industries with proper clearances and those complying with the rules can be allowed. It said ban on heavy industry will continue

India from the archives

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Planning to visit Taj Mahal next full moon? Be prepared to pay more

The ticket price to use the viewpoint for Indian tourists will be Rs 50 per person and foreign visitors Rs 200 per person from Friday onwards

SC allows for new terminal near Taj Mahal, suggest Palace on Wheels option

The top court also allowed construction of an additional terminal at the airport near the Taj Mahal with a rider that it will not allow an increase in air traffic