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'Moidams' of Assam included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam Moidams was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category Cultural Property, on Friday. The decision was taken during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC), held in the national capital, Delhi. Read More
Centre to develop Bihar's Vishnupad, Mahabodhi temple corridors into 'worl
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Finance Minister in her Budget speech said that tourism has always been a part of India's civilization and the government's efforts in positioning India as a global tourist destination will also create jobs, stimulate investments and unlock economic opportunities for other sectors.
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"India's message for the world is development and heritage": India's Ambas
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Vishal V Sharma, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, emphasized the significance of the World Heritage Committee by highlighting India's role as a cultural superpower and underscored that India's message to the world development and heritage.
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Delhi: Tripura CM Manik Saha attends World Heritage Event at Bharat Mandap
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The inauguration of the session took place on Sunday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, marking the first time India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting. This significant event will run until July 31, 2024.
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"India's support will be further reinforced to...": UNESCO DG at inaugurat
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Lauding India's heritage and culture, the director general of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay said that she is thankful to India for its commitment, which is "inspiring" and added that support will be further reinforced to pave way for other international cooperation.
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"India will contribute one million dollars to UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Speaking at the inauguration of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today, PM Modi said that India considers the preservation of global heritage as its responsibility, and hence, is providing support for heritage conservation not only in India
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PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam to inaugurate session of World Heritage
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India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time.
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Qutub Minar lit up in Colombia's national flag
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Colombian Embassy in India expressed gratitude to India's Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India for the honour.
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Thousands participate in Nepal's largest annual cycling event, "The Kora C
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More than five thousand people took part in the annual cycling event "The Kora Challenge," on Saturday, the biggest ride in the Himalayan nation, touring around more than 15 locations across Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
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Palestine to take part in UNESCO intergovernmental committee meet in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Jazer added Palestinians will work and request 21 member states of the World Heritage Committee, UNESCO to support the inclusion of Tell Umm Amer site- the monastery of St. Hilarion in the Gaza Strip on the list of World Heritage in danger
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Abu Dhabi selected as 2025 International Jazz Day Global Host City
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Presented in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism--Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will be anchored around its cultural heritage, defined as a tapestry of an Arab and Emirati culture.
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Restoration of UNESCO world heritage site Vat Phou showcases India-Laos sh
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In the deepening of India-Laos ties, apart from years of bilateral engagements, shared cultural linkages and heritage between the two nations have played a significant role.
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