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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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Walled city of Jaipur formally accorded World Heritage City status by UNES
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Feb 6 (ANI): Walled city of Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO.
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Gujarat's Republic Day tableau represents architectural wonder 'Rani ki Va
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): In the Republic Day 2020 parade here on Sunday, the tableau of Gujarat showcased 'Rani ki Vav - Jal Mandir', a unique piece of ancient Indian architectural style and craftsmanship located in the city of Patan. It is the only step-well declared as a World Heri
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17 thousand tourists visit Valley of Flowers, create record
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Joshimath (Uttarakhand) [India] Nov 1 (ANI): The Valley of Flowers in Chamoli district of the Garhwal Himalayas got a record number of visitors this year - 17 thousand.
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Japan: UNESCO's World Heritage site fire dies down after destroying the ma
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Okinawa [Japan], Oct 31 (ANI): A fire that broke out at the UNESCO's World Heritage site, Shuri Castle on Thursday morning, died down after destroying its main structures and damaging more than 4000 square meters of the site.
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Japan: Fire breaks out in UNESCO's world heritage site
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Okinawa [Japan], Oct 31 (ANI): A fire breaks out at the UNESCO's World Heritage site, Shuri Castle, in the southern prefecture of Okinawa on Thursday morning.
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Karnataka: Section of porch near Hampi Ratha partly damaged
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bellary (Karnataka) [India], Oct 15 (ANI): A section of the porch adjacent to the UNESCO world heritage site -- Hampi Ratha -- has been partly damaged due to heavy rainfall in the city.
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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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Study says Machu Picchu's Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): While the ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is known to be one of the best architectural achievements of man, researchers also believe that its construction is due to geological faults that lie beneath the site.
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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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Rajnath Singh, Gehlot expresses happiness after Jaipur declared as 'World
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed their happiness over Jaipur being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site on Saturday.
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PM Modi hails UNESCO's move to declare Jaipur 'World Heritage Site'
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his happiness over Jaipur being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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