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Parliamentary panel recommends revising rules on 100-metre prohibited and 300-metre regulated area around ASI-protected monuments to make them realistic. Rationalise list of monuments based on national significance, unique architectural value and heritage content. 25% of monuments have no national significance.

The Hoysala temples in Karnataka have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing global recognition and prospects of increased international tourism. The temples are known for their ornate architecture, stellate plan, and intricate carvings. The dossier for submission was prepared by INTACH Bengaluru chapter, with the focus now on implementing…

ICOMOS raised issues for Hoysala temples, but UNESCO accepted nomination after India argued that Vishnusamudra and mandapa were from different eras and unrelated. ASI responded to ICOMOS concerns and other nations supported India. Inscription from Utpati village helped strengthen India's argument, leading to UNESCO's acceptance.

The Varanasi District Court has ordered the ASI to preserve all objects of Hindu religious and historical significance found during the Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. The objects will be submitted to the District Magistrate.

Varanasi District Court to hear petitions from Hindu side in Gyanvapi case Wed. Hindus seek evidence room to preserve survey evidence, while Muslims object to use of machines. Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi, advocate for Hindus, wants court to provide verdict to resolve issues. Allahabad High Court allowed ASI to conduct survey…

The next hearing on the petitions challenging the maintainability of the civil suit filed with regard to the ownership of the Varanasi Gyanvapi complex and the validity of the Allahabad HC ordering a survey by the ASI, was scheduled for September 18. Read further on Dynamite News:

Mysuru's iconic 13th century Keshava temple is India's official nomination for UNESCO World Heritage tag, yet connectivity to it remains poor. Local guides have repeatedly called for improved transport links and cross-promotion of the temple, to no avail. Poor road quality and lack of direct bus service from Mysuru, plus…

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The court has now granted four more weeks to the ASI to complete the survey and submit its report.

Varanasi Court grants Archaeological Survey of India eight weeks to complete survey of Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi. Dismissing mosque management's objection, District Judge A K Vishvesh rules survey necessary for justice, beneficial to both Hindu and Muslim sides.

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