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Gyanvapi mosque complex: ASI again seeks more time to submit scientific survey report

Archaeological Survey of India seeks 3 weeks from Varanasi court to submit report on Gyanvapi Mosque complex. Court to hear plea on Nov 29. ASI needs time to assimilate data from experts and surveyors. Report to determine if 17th-century mosque was built on pre-existing Hindu temple.

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‘Kancheepuram deserves world heritage status,’ says architect Abha Narain Lambah, who helped get Santiniketan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Abha Narain Lambah has been a pioneer in India's conservation field, restoring iconic buildings from Elphinstone College to Mumbai's Opera House. Her practice has won several UNESCO awards and she has crafted management plans for Ajanta Caves and prepared the dossier for Santiniketan’s UNESCO listing. She has worked with governments…

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Stakeholders submit list of demands to Tourism Minister of Karnataka

New York-based historians Richard Vines and Nancy Frances also participated in the meeting. Mr Vines said that there was a need to create more attractive content online that could increase footfalls. He urged the government and stake-holders to make an effort to retain tourists for more than a day in…

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Shravanabelagola, Lakkundi to be proposed for inclusion under tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mysuru monuments to be proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tenders to be invited to conduct study of Shravanabelagola & Lakkundi. DAMH Commissioner Devaraj says entry into UNESCO tentative list is prerequisite for final inscription. Belur & Halebidu temples waited 9 yrs, Somanathapur included in serial nomination. Shravanabelagola is ancient…

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Tourists need better facilities at Hampi, says High Court

Stating that the World Heritage Site of Hampi needed better tourism infrastructure and facilities for tourists, the High Court Karnataka on Saturday requested the Advocate-General to convey its suggestion to the State government to take necessary steps as tourism would also yield good revenue to the exchequer.

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ASI gets 10 more days to submit survey report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The Varanasi district court on Saturday gave 10 more days to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Archaeological Survey of India gets 10 more days to submit report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

Archaeological Survey of India given 10 days to submit scientific survey report of Gyanvapi Mosque complex by Nov 28; Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav said due to non-availability of technical report. ASI earlier told court survey completed but may take time to compile report. Court earlier granted 4 weeks…

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IGNCA promoting interdisciplinary study of Indian rock art

Indian rock art, from Stone Age cave paintings to Ajanta and Ellora murals, is being studied as a separate discipline. The Culture Ministry is setting up a rock art centre in Nagpur, a heritage park in Leh, a gallery in Raipur, and a certificate course at IGNCA. MoUs with ASI…

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Qutb Shahi-era rampart wall in Golconda on verge of collapse; experts seek ASI attention

Experts say rechannelling of water has negatively impacted the ramparts of Golconda Fort’s Naya Qila, Hyderabad’s famous heritage monument

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TTD will hand over Alipiri mandapam if ASI is ready for its renovation, says Dharma Reddy

Terming the allegations made by BJP leader G. Bhanuprakash Reddy over the renovation of the Parvetu Mandapam as his personal views, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy has maintained that the centuries-old structure, which was in a dilapidated condition, was renovated employing the same slabs and pillars…

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Restoration of Jalakandeswarar temple room in Vellore fort on the cards

ASI to write to temple trust for survey, restoration of 900-sq-ft room in Vellore fort. RDO calls for peace meeting to ease tension between ASI, temple trustees. Room to be returned to trust after restoration. Granite room, part of protected monument, needs urgent repairs. Structural experts from ASI (Chennai division)…

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Jalakandeswarar Temple taps into coin wealth accumulated in 25-foot-deep well

Vellore's Jalakandeswarar Temple recently recovered coins from its 25-ft-deep well, built in 1981. Coins of various denominations were collected from the well, which was dug to provide water to the temple. The temple lies within the 16th-century granite fort complex, which is under the control of the ASI and sees…

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Man’s death: Case against PI, ASI in Hubballi

Following the death of a man allegedly in connection with a dowry harassment case, the Old Hubballi Police have registered a case against eight persons including a police inspector and assistant sub inspector of Keshwapur Police Station.

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Ready to inspect renovated ‘Parvetu mandapam’, says BJP leader Bhanuprakash Reddy

BJP leader G. Bhanuprakash Reddy accepted TTD's offer to inspect 'Parvetu mandapam' & expressed readiness to provide details. He opposed demolishing ancient structures & suggested TTD seek ASI's advice before renovation. He urged TTD to depute an ASI official to avoid controversies & hand ancient structures safely to posterity.

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TTD Executive Officer takes a strong exception to BJP’s remarks on ‘Parvetu Mandapam’ renovation

TTD EO Dharma Reddy criticizes political leaders for trying to "politicise temple issues" for selfish gains. Renovation of Parvetu Mandapam & Alipiri wayside mandapam was necessitated due to precarious state. 90% of pillars & stones extracted from old structure used. TTD has taken up several repair works to 16th century…

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ASI text for plaques identifying Santiniketan as heritage site also does not mention Tagore

ASI's text for UNESCO-recognised Santiniketan heritage site mentions no names, including Rabindranath Tagore's. Plaques in 3 languages will be placed by Visva-Bharati, with no names, likely to prolong noise over the site

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Work on to make plaque as per ASI norms: Visva-Bharati

V-C Chakraborty said work was under way to “prepare” a plaque retaining UNESCO’s declaration of Santiniketan as a World Heritage Site, in adherence to ASI guidelines. He urged CM Banerjee to “apply her mind” and not form opinion based on “sycophants”.

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Mamata threatens protests if Tagore’s name is not included in VB plaque

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

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To criticise plaques on heritage is ‘wrong, ridiculous’: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati University calls "ridiculous" and "politically motivated" voices against plaques in Santiniketan to mark heritage area, which lack founder Rabindranath Tagore's name

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Court rejects plea seeking ASI survey inside Gyanvyapi mosque wazukhana

Varanasi district court rejects plea to survey Gyanvapi mosque wazukhana area, citing Supreme Court's May 17, 2022 order. Petitioner seeks survey to identify religious character of mosque precincts as of Aug 15, 1947. Applicant to now approach Allahabad High Court.

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Varanasi court grants 4 more weeks to ASI to complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The ASI, which was to submit the report of complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do the same.

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Shooting of dance sequence near Tipu’s tomb sparks row

The shooting of a song and dance sequence for a Kannada movie near Gumbaz, which houses the tomb of 18th century ruler of Mysuru Tipu Sultan, has sparked a row

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Andhra Pradesh’s Bojjannakonda gets major facelift to draw more tourists

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

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Delhi HC notice to Centre, ASI on PIL against illegal encroachment of heritage properties

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Culture, Archeological Survey of India (ASI), National Monuments Authority and others on a Public interest litigation (PIL) moved against alleged encroachment and occupation of several properties by traders on declared as heritage properties at Vakilpura area of Chandni Chowk.…

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House panel calls for revising rules of construction around protected ASI monuments

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.

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