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Nilgiri Mountain Railway: 127-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site
Updated : 3 days, 14 hours ago IST
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is an outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1899, it was a bold and ingenious engineering initiative to establish a rail link across a mountainous terrain of great beauty. The engineering marvel sti
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Wild Animals are not Entertainment, Reiterates World Animal Protection
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 26: World Animal Protection has written to the American ambassador, to India, Honourable Mr Sergio Gor, after news reports and photographs indicate that he rode an elephant in Amer Fort/Haathi Gaon in Jaipur in Rajasthan. Whilst wholeheartedly appreciating the end
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"Impressive development": UN Resident Coordinator lauds India’s global lea
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator Stefan Priesner praised India's development and leadership at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Speaking to ANI, he highlighted priorities like health, climate change, and sustainable tourism. Priesner emphasised India's "limitless" tourism potential and aligned India's A
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MP: 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival inaugurated, begins with Kathak performa
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
The 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival, organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department, was inaugurated virtually by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
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Assam: Sarita Yolmo becomes first woman TTE to lead tour duties on Darjeel
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is witnessing a historic milestone as Sarita Yolmo becomes the first female Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to be assigned the prestigious "Tour Duty" on the iconic world-heritage railway, the release said.
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Assam CM formally unveils plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage Recogni
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate awarded to the Charaideo Moidams at a ceremonial event held at the Charaideo Maidam complex in Charaideo on Thursday.
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Sirpur Heritage Festival 2026 set to celebrate Buddhist legacy, culture, g
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sirpur Heritage Festival 2026 aims to Establish Sirpur on the national and international cultural map.
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UNESCO provides emergency support to safeguard Vietnam heritage
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced an emergency assistance package worth approximately USD 740,000 to support efforts to protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas of Vietnam heavily affected by a series of severe storms
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MEA urges protection for Preah Vihear Hindu Temple amid Cambodia-Thailand
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In response to media queries regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen reports regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear during the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. Any damage to conservatio
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Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu temple, cu
Updated : 3 months ago IST
UNESCO said it stands ready to provide technical assistance to safeguard cultural property and implement emergency protection measures "as soon as conditions allow". The statement comes amidst reports of escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia on the border that began on December 1
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway hosts 3-day Kurseong Station Mahotsav as a pa
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), successfully organised a vibrant and culturally enriching three-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station.
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"Dedicated to advancing our civilizational bonds": EAM Jaishankar greets L
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
EAM S Jaishankar wished the Lao People's Democratic Republic on its National Day Golden Jubilee and said India is committed to civilizational ties. He shared photos of Indian restoration work at the Vat Phou World Heritage site, highlighting ongoing cultural cooperation between both count
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