Tag: ASI

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

Visitor’s ticket at Taj Mahal valid for 3 hours from 1 April

From 1 April, a visitor’s ticket for world heritage monument Taj Mahal will be valid only for three hours and exceeding the time limit will incur extra charge. The decision was taken by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to counter increasing footfall of tourists at the monument. As per media reports, the tickets for Indian...

March 28, 2018

ASI proposes capping of visitors to Taj Mahal at 40K per day

The  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has suggested restricting the visitors’ daily footfall to 40,000 and capping of visiting hours to three hour per ticket, in a bid to preserve the heritage site, according to media reports. However, there’ll be no cap on foreign visitors. The decision to limit visitors comes a week after five...

January 3, 2018

Download SSC answer key 2017 for SI, ASI, Delhi Police, CAPFs online at ssc.nic.in

SSC answer key 2017: SSC (Staff Selection Commission) has released the examination answer key 2017 on the official website www.ssc.nic.in for the candidates applied for different posts including Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors (CISF), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). SSC successfully conducted the examination across the examination centers from July 1 to July 7, 2017 Candidates trying...

September 26, 2017

ASI bans selfie sticks at 46 site museums in India

In a move that will not click with selfie enthusiasts, the Archaeological Survey of India, under a new policy, has banned the use of selfie sticks at its 46 site museums across the country. “Selfie sticks are strictly not permitted in the museum premises,” states the Photography/ Filming Policy for the Archaeological Site Museums of...

July 5, 2017

Ten arrested for lynching woman, ASI suspended

A police official was on Sunday suspended and ten persons were arrested in connection with the lynching of a woman by a mob suspecting her as a child lifter at Domuhani in Mayurbhanj district. "While ten persons have so far been arrested, some more villagers are likely to be nabbed. Investigation showed involvement of many...

June 4, 2017

Sakatpur excavation may reveal startling facts

The excavation in village Sakatpur of Saharanpur might reveal many startling facts related to the history of this area. A grinding stone set has been recovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the excavation besides pottery and copper axes which are related to the human existence. An ASI team has been put on...

February 25, 2017

ASI does not have record of protected area around Taj Mahal

The Archaeological Survey of India, mandated to protect ancient monuments, does not have record of demarcated area around marble wonder Taj Mahal in which any new construction is prohibited. This strange fact came during a hearing before Central Information Commission wherein an RTI applicant had approached seeking the demarcated area around the Taj in which...

February 12, 2017