'The Congress and the BJP are both pro-foreign and pro-rich. They should merge. They are not allowing space to pro-poor voices. If you do this, you are leading people to anarchist forces.'
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which opened its monuments and museums on July 6 has capped visitor entry at every site from 1,000-2,500 per slot -- 9 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 6 pm, officials said. Tickets to visit these places can be booked online.
As many as 3,691 centrally-protected monuments and archaeological sites maintained by the ASI were shut from March 17 in view of the coronavirus crisis.
The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it gets permission from the Heritage Conservation Committee, officials said on Tuesday.
An interview with archeologist T Satyamurthy on the Sethusamudram project.
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to explore the possibility of conducting an archaeological survey as directed by the Madras high court to ascertain whether Ram Sethu could be declared an ancient monument.
"A fresh survey was conducted to know the requirements, including manpower. The CISF has to make sure that proper deployment is made," ASI Director General Anshu Vaish said.
The ministry of culture through the Archaeological Survey of India has asked all its 24 circles in the country to identify ten monuments each. Out of the 240 monuments selected, the ministry will shortlist 50 entries to be sent to the international body. Fifty monuments is the aim this time.
"His ancestors were said to be members of Sarfoji dynasty. But that is not our concern. There were allegations that he had amassed wealth by swindling contract funds," an official said.
Blaming the country's education system for the Centre's affidavit doubting the existence of Lord Ram, Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh chief K Sudarshan has called for a change in it to preserve the country's social values and identity.
It is said that the UPA chairman is concerned about the ASI's stand on Lord Ram and Ram Sethu.
"We stumbled on the erotic figure during a scientific clearance work by the Ranchi circle of ASI recently," Superintendent Archaeologist, T J Baidya, told PTI in Ranchi. The statue, which could date back to the 12th century, was found at the Benisagar, which is close to the Orissa border, he said.
Bakshi and Chandrashekhar were put under suspension following the inquiry conducted by ASI Director General A Vaish, sources in New Delhi said.
In the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Mumbai last month, officials of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Central Industrial Security Force met in New Delhi on Monday to review the security arrangements at Taj Mahal, one of the most popular tourist spots in India.Even though the day-long meeting concluded without a final decision, a broad outline has been drawn up to enhance the security cover of the one of the world's seven wonders.
Soon after the Union Ministry of Culture decided on refusing US dollar payments for entry tickets to monuments in Agra due to the falling value of dollar against the Indian rupee, the Archaeological Survey of India is planning to lower the entry ticket cost for tourists belonging to the South Asian Association for Regional cooperation (Saarc) countries, bringing it down from Rs 750 to Rs 20.
Undeterred by last year's failure, India is having a second try at securing World Heritage Site from the UNESCO for the picturesque Majuli Island in Assam, which is also an important seat of Vaishnava culture.
The attack on Ambika Soni is aimed at stopping her return to the party during election time.
In the midst of a political controversy over the Sethusamudram project, the Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there was no historical evidence to establish the existence of Lord Ram or the other characters in Ramayana.
Now you can book online your entry tickets to the Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun's Tomb in the national capital.
A 60-kg British-era copper chandelier at the main entrance of 17th century Taj Mahal crashed down recently, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India to initiate a probe into the matter.
The division bench of Chief Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday directed that a senior person from Archaeological Survey of India head the committee.
Indian Oil Corporation will fund restoration of the Sun temple at Konark in Orissa, Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni said on Tuesday.
The team studied for two days till Thursday the inclination of the four minarets of the 17th century monument of love that was voted earlier this month as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The Archaeological Survey of India has decided to conduct a detailed survey on the sculptures, which included lions, a horse and a miniature cut-in shrine, official sources said.
R K Sharma was charged with approving construction work in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal in violation of ASI norms.
The court, however, did not pass any orders as to who would foot the Rs 42.5-crore bill estimated by the committee for eco-restoration.
The Waqf Board declared Taj Mahal as its property on July 13.
The Archaeolological Survey of India on Friday filed a petition in the \n\nsupreme court challenging the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Wakf Board decision declaring the 17th\ncentury mughal monument Taj Mahal as Wakf property.
The court said the permission of the Archaeological Society of India and Union Home Ministry is necessary for the event.
the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to prevent the ASI from taking an ex parte order on the issue.
Describing the Waqf Board decision as "not in the interest of Taj Mahal," a representative of the Archaeological Survey of India, who attended the hearing, said it would challenge it in the court of law.
The pontiff's fresh peace initiative has been rejected by both the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board while the Centre has termed it as a 'personal initiative'.
"Hawkers should be removed from all protected monuments," a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice B C Patel and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed.
The court said the Taj Mahal would remain open to public during moonlit nights as per schedule.
The Tehelka magazine on Friday claimed some officials, bureaucrats and other VIPs had 'abused' their status to get free tickets and other facilities from a private airline in gross violation of service rules and propriety.
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