Tag: ASI
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ASI illuminates 100 monuments in Tricolour to celebrate 100 crore vaccinations
The illumination is taking place as a mark of respect and gratitude to Corona warriors who have contributed relentlessly in the fight against covid pandemic.
October 21, 2021 -
Taj, other monuments reopen after 2 months as new Covid cases decline
On Monday, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) issued an order where it allowed all centrally protected monuments, museums, and sites to re-open from June 16. With this, a total of 3,693 monuments and 50 museums will open across the country.
June 16, 2021 -
After remaining closed for 2 months, Taj & other Agra monuments to reopen from June 16
All Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) protected central monuments and museums which had been closed down owing to the coronavirus pandemic will reopen from June 16 as per the latest order by the Union Ministry of Tourism. All these historic sites were closed since April 16.
June 15, 2021 -
All ASI protected monuments, museums to open from June 16
After the surge in cases of Covid-19, the tourism ministry had decided to close down all the central monuments and museums. During April-May 2021, the number of deaths due to Covid-19 in the country saw a sudden spike.
June 14, 2021 -
Photos | Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb illuminated to express gratitude to ‘Corona Warriors’
Archaeological Survey of India’s Delhi circle took the initiative by illuminating the historical monuments on the occasion of World Heritage Day in New Delhi.
April 19, 2020 -
Free entry for women at monuments across country on Women’s Day
'In our country, women are worshipped from much before the International Women's Day was conceived. In our culture, women have the status of goddesses since ancient times. This is a great initiative,' Culture Minister Prahlad Patel said today.
March 7, 2020 -
Ayodhya verdict: ASI report used as evidence, to be published as book
'We welcome the Supreme Court judgement, the ASI report which was used as evidence in the court will soon come out as a book for the general public', Union Cultural and Tourism Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel said on Saturday.
November 9, 2019 -
Ayodhya case arguments have to end by Oct 18: CJI
"If arguments do not get over on October 18, there cannot be an extra day," said a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising five judges headed by the Chief Justice.
September 26, 2019 -
ASI team inspects Sun Temple Konark for Cyclone Fani damage, will also visit Jagannath Temple
The team visited Konark on Friday and observed that there is no structural damage to the monument.
May 10, 2019 -
SSC Results 2019 for CPO SI, ASI exam to be declared on ssc.nic.in
SSC 2019: Nearly 2.1 lakh candidates appeared for the Staff Selection Commission examination for CPO exam 2019 while a total of 8.20 lakh candidates had applied for it.
March 18, 2019 -
Taj Mahal entry fee hiked, pay Rs 200 more to see entire monument
Domestic visitors will be charged Rs 250 and foreign visitors Rs 1,300 if they want to see the main mausoleum at Taj Mahal; move aims to reduce human impact on the fragile 17th century monument;
December 10, 2018 -
Konark temple row: Union minister Mahesh Sharma says not a single piece of stone removed by ASI
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik had written to the minister urging him to order a probe into allegations that ASI replaced original stone carvings at the Konark Sun Temple with plain stones
November 11, 2018 -
ASI replaced stone carvings at Konark Sun Temple? Odisha CM writes to Centre seeking probe
CM Naveen Patnaik has also requested Union Minister of State for Culture Dr Mahesh Sharma to direct the ASI to immediately take appropriate steps for preservation and conservation of the World Heritage monument
November 11, 2018 -
ASI response to RTI on Kohinoor highly irresponsible, say researchers
Researcher Anil Dhir and AB Tripathy, Convener of INTACH Odisha, said on Tuesday that the RTI reply by the ASI on Kohinoor is highly irresponsible and a distortion of historical facts.
October 16, 2018 -
India’s ancient treasures: Lost and found, but still inaccessible
India’s long-lost treasures will have a difficult homecoming, unless we pay greater attention to antiquities.
September 20, 2018 -
ASI lifts photography ban at protected monuments after PM Modi questions rule
Photography will be allowed in all of the monuments and archeological sites, except the mausoleum at Taj Mahal, the Ajanta Caves and the Leh Palace.
July 13, 2018 -
SC concerned over Taj Mahal turning brown
The court expressed its concern after petitioner-in-person M.C. Mehta produced some photographs showing that the Taj was turning brownish.
May 1, 2018