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Punjab: Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI for taking Rs 15,000 bribe

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing crackdown against bribery, has arrested Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Prashotam Lal, posted at Police Station Aur, District Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar on charges of taking bribe of Rs 15,000. He had been absconding for the last four months, evading his arrest in this case.

Guides, photographers at Konark UNESCO site must have ASI licence: HC

The Orissa High Court, refusing to interfere in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, has issued direction saying those who "seek to operate as photographers or guides in Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments are liable to obtain licence from the ASI after participating in the prescribed selection process”.