Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday visited the Mata Uma Bhagwati shrine at Umanagri, Shangus, in Anantnag district to participate in the celebrations of the Murti Pratishthan Divas, being observed with religious fervour through a two-day Yagyna and other spiritual programmes organised by the Uma Bhagwati Asthapan Trust.The Chief Secretary, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, paid obeisance at the shrine and sought the blessings of the deity …
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Seoul, July 19 (IANS) Thousands of global delegates gathered in Busan on Sunday as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened its annual session for the first time in the country with a ceremony attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Around 3,000 participants from 196 member states, international organisations and nongovernmental entities are expected to attend the 10-day meeting at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in the port city, some 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul, ac…
Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the redeveloped Majbat Railway Station, saying the historic 117‑year‑old station has been transformed with modern passenger amenities under the Centre’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). In a post on X, Sarma said the station’s redevelopment reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening railway infrastructure in the Northeast.He wrote: “Grateful to Ada…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Delhi Cabinet has approved a Research Fellowship in Archives and a Research Fellowship in Archaeology to facilitate the scientific study, documentation and digitisation of Delhi’s historical heritage, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday. Nearly 27 fellows will receive a monthly fellowship ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 for a year under the proposal, she said.The world will now be able to gain a deeper understanding of the official and authentic histor…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered the renaming of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN) to restore the historic, cultural, and architectural heritage of Old Delhi, an official said on Thursday. Chief Minister Gupta said that through the Corporation, a comprehensive and serious initiative has begun to preserve Old Delhi’s historical identity while equipping it with modern civic amenities.As part of this in…
Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the historic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia on Wednesday, the occasion has once again highlighted India’s sustained efforts to preserve and revive shared civilisational and cultural heritage across Asia under his leadership. On July 7, India and Indonesia exchanged a Letter of Intent for an India-backed conservation and restoration project at the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exchan…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Bundi on Thursday and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 48.98 crore.During the “Bundi Vikas Manthan” programme organised at the Town Hall, suggestions for the city’s holistic and long-term development were invited from intellectuals, public representatives and distinguished citizens from different sections of society.A short film showcasing proposed development …
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will launch a Heritage Week programme on April 13 to promote the Capital’s heritage, an official said on Friday. The initiative, from April 13 to 18, will aim to help people, especially the youth, connect with Delhi’s art and culture and will include an exhibition/documentation of conservation efforts in the Mehrauli area, the official said in a statement.DD…
Ahmedabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, an increase of Rs 1,500 crore over the draft estimate of Rs 17,018 crore presented earlier by the Municipal Commissioner. The revised budget was tabled by Standing Committee chairman Devang Dani and cleared by the civic body, bringing the annual budgetary exercise to a close without dispute following the withdrawal of a proposed slaughterhouse…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026 on Sunday outlined a wide-ranging development roadmap for Tamil Nadu, with major announcements spanning high-speed rail connectivity, inland waterways, textiles, critical minerals, eco-tourism and heritage conservation.Together, the proposals signalled a renewed focus on infrastructure expansion, industrial growth and cultural tourism in one of India’s most industrialised states.A key highlight of the Budget is the proposal to develop seven high-speed …