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Official mascots of 19th Asian Games unveiled
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hangzhou [China], April 3 (ANI): The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Friday announced the three sporty robots representing the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hangzhou in eastern China as the official mascots of the 19th Asian Games.
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Indian Embassy signs agreement for reconstruction of Nepal's 11 cultural h
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Dec 12 (ANI): Indian Embassy on Thursday signed an agreement with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), India for the post-earthquake reconstruction of 11 Cultural Heritage sites in Nepal.
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Modi, Xi to visit cultural sites ahead of talks at informal summit
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): The second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the coastal town of Mahabalipuram beginning Friday will witness the two world leaders visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites and attending a culture programme
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Pack your bags for Spain: 2019's best country to visit
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 6 (ANI): Wondering where to land next? Well, how about a country which has over 3000 miles of coastline, about 48 UNESCO World Heritage sites and has been described as the best country to visit in the world?
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Indonesia attracts more than 1000s to yoga events in Yogyakarta
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 23 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, famed for its two historical temples, Borobudur and Prambanan, newly renamed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO, attracted more than 1000 participants at various yoga events organised here on Sunday.
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Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, bustling with cultural centres, is famed for its two historical temples- Borobudur and Prambanan- both on the recommended must-see places for visitors.
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Agra: Shoe industry in peril and impact will be reflected in the election,
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 17 (ANI): While Agra is famous for its world heritage sites like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri; the city's shoe industry is one of the largest leather clusters in the country. Even today, the unique shoes and other leather products from the city
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US, Israel officially quit UNESCO
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], Jan 2 (ANI): The United States and Israel have formally quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday.
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Unregulated tourism activities at tourist spots adversely affecting ecolog
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI) Unregulated tourism activities at several tourist spots, including some heritage sites in the country, are adversely affecting the ecological balance in those places, a Parliamentary Committee has said.
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BJP's Vision Document for MP promises safety for women, jobs, transparency
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh [India], Nov 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised higher transparency, better governance, improved women safety and empowerment, better education facilities, infrastructure development, higher income and better facilities to farmers, modernised healt
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To protect Taj Mahal, UP files draft vision document in SC
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday submitted its draft vision document to the Supreme Court on the restoration of Taj Mahal. The state government assured the Apex Court that it will take several steps for the conservation of the heritage structure. Read More
Taj Mahal: UP submits vision document to SC
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday submitted its draft vision document to the Supreme Court on the restoration of Taj Mahal. The state government assured the Apex Court that it will take several steps for the conserv
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