Search For "unesco world heritage sites"
Inclusion of Santiniketan in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list a proud mome
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Delighted that Santiniketan, an embodiment of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's vision and India's rich cultural heritage, has been inscribed on the @UNESCO World Heritage List. This is a proud moment for all Indians.”
Read More
Why is India's G-20 presidency a big deal?
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
No G-20 member has ever welcomed the presidency like India did when she illuminated hundreds of sites, including UNESCO world heritage sites, across the country on December 1.
Read More
India's G20 presidency set to start from today, 100 monuments to be illumi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
On the occasion, 100 monuments including UNESCO world heritage sites bearing the G-20 logo will be illuminated for seven days from December 1 to 7
Read More
India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
India and Cambodia have decided to start direct air linkages between the two countries with an impetus on tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the sector.
Read More
UNESCO to publish Hindi descriptions of India's World Heritage Sites on WH
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Paris [France], January 11 (ANI): On the occasion of World Hindi Day on January 10, the Director of World Heritage Centre has informed the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris that UNESCO's World Heritage Centre has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's UNESCO World He
Read More
Italy's Padua celebrates inclusion on UNESCO's list of World Heritage site
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Rome [Italy], July 25 (ANI/Xinhua): A complex of eight historic clusters of buildings in the northern Italian walled city of Padua was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) list of World Heritage sites on Saturday.
Read More
Official mascots of 19th Asian Games unveiled
Updated : 6 years, 3 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.
Read More
Modi, Xi to visit cultural sites ahead of talks at informal summit
Updated : 6 years, 9 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
Read More
Pack your bags for Spain: 2019's best country to visit
Updated : 6 years, 10 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?
Read More
Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites
Updated : 7 years 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.
Read More
To protect Taj Mahal, UP files draft vision document in SC
Updated : 7 years, 11 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, 11 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
Read More