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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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Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla explores areas for cooperation w
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India] Feb 20 (ANI): Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla engaged in discussions surrounding opportunities for bilateral cooperation with India in areas such as heritage conservation, eco-tourism and agriculture. The RCU comes to India as part of a high-level delegat
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'Pooja' in Taj Mahal in protest against 'namaz'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Rashtriya Bajrang Dal's (RBD) women wing activists on Sunday performed 'aarti' and sprinkled 'Gangajal' in the Taj Mahal in protest against alleged violation of the Archeological Survey of India's (ASI) norms, which, among other things, restrict th
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Who's in-charge of Taj Mahal, SC questions UP govt
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for its failure in preserving the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal.
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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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Mumbai's Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble now UNESCO world heritage site
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 30(ANI): After Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), now Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco buildings in the Fort area have been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Would support CM Yogi to demolish Taj Mahal: Azam Khan
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Rampur(Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Thursday stated that the Taj Mahal is a Shiv Temple and that he would support Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in demolishing it.
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PM Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi plaque in Singapore
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Singapore City [Singapore], Jun 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the plaque, marking the immersion site of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi's ashes at Clifford Pier in Singapore.
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PM congratulates people for Elephanta Island's electricity supply, says 'n
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the electricity supply to Gharapuri Isle, which houses the UNESCO World Heritage site Elephanta Caves, as a 'new phase of development'.
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Taj Mahal is second best UNESCO world heritage site: Survey
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): The importance of preserving our cultural and natural heritage is crucial, and groups like the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization are key in this endeavour.
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This Swiss city is the most Instagrammed place in the world in the winter
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 19 (ANI): Bern, a city in Switzerland, has been the most popular location to Instagram when the winter season gets in.
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