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Bihar: Russian delegation visits Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Gayaji
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An eight-member Russian government delegation from the Republic of Kalmykia, led by Khasikov Batu, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, and Kirishov Sergey (Geshe Yonten), Chairman of the Central Spiritual Administration of Buddhists in Russia, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO
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Kalka-Shimla train service resumes after suspension for several hours due
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The narrow-gauge railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has long been a popular attraction, especially for visitors heading to the state capital
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"Every stone has witnessed historical event": PM Modi hails 12 Maratha for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) move to recognise 12 Maratha forts among the World Heritage Sites and highlighted that every fort was a part of a historical event.
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37 dead as tourist boat capzises in Vietnam's Halong Bay
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The boat tipped over at 1:45pm (local time) on July 19 near Ti Top Island in the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site due to a sudden thunderstorm, while carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, according to Vietnam News outlet.
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis extends gratitude to PM Modi, congratulates Shivaj
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday extended his congratulations to the followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj following the recognition of 12 forts associated with the Maratha king as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Miss World 2025: Contestants visit Thousand Pillar Temple in Telangana
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival visited the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamakonda, Telangana. A team of Miss World 2025 Contestants explored the historic Thousand Pillar Temple. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. Thousand Pillar Temple, along with Warangal Fort and
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Hyundai Motor Deploys Zero-emission ELEC CITY TOWN Bus on Japan's Yakushim
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Seoul [South Korea] / Yakushima [Japan], April 21: Hyundai Motor Company today held a handover ceremony to deliver Hyundai ELEC CITY TOWN electric buses to Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, a regional transportation and tourism service provider operated by the Iwasaki Group in Kagoshima Prefectur
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Maharashtra: Ashish Shelar urges Gajendra Shekhawat to transfer all forts
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Maharashtra government has identified 54 centrally protected and 62 state-protected forts, including iconic ones like Raigad, Rajgad, and Pratapgad, which are proposed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List.
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Kathmandu turns rainbow-hued as locals and tourists unite for Holi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The ancient palace courtyard of Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was abuzz with revelers smearing colors, dancing to traditional drums, and greeting each other with "Happy Holi", dancing along the beat of traditional drums and other music in the premises of the ancient
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Chhattisgarh: Bastar's Kanger Valley National Park included in UNESCO's te
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh's tourism, Chhattisgarh's Kanger Valley National Park has become India's new UNESCO heritage claimant with its unique biodiversity. This park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
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Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar makes brief stopover in Kathmandu, tours herit
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk made a brief stopover in Kathmandu on his way back from India. The King visited two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Bauddhanath Stupa. He performed rituals at Swoyambhunath, while his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, stayed behind
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Charaideo Maidam's World Heritage site status draws global travellers to A
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday visited the Charaideo Maidam after it was recognised as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the first such honour for any cultural site of the Northeast.
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