Tag: Taj Mahal
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‘Dil Dariyan’, first romantic track from Ali Fazal, Amrya Dastur starrer Prassthanam out
Directed by Deva Katta, Prassthanam is slated to release on 20 September 2019.
September 10, 2019 -
The heritage of British period statues
Statues of India-lovers should not be dumped here and there but preserved to commemorate a part of our history, which cannot be wished away. Delhi has shown the way with Coronation Park and other cities can follow suit
June 13, 2019 -
Jaisalmer: Abounding in golden magnificence
Sunset, sand-dunes, artistically designed havelis and forts, mouth-watering cuisine and rich culture — Jaisalmer, the western-most city of India, has everything that can't be missed
April 21, 2019 -
Pi-Lo inaugurates free Smart Water ATM at Humayun’s Tomb
Team Pilo has successfully installed water ATMs at various ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) locations of India such as Taj Mahal, Safdarjung Tomb, and Red Fort to name a few.
January 5, 2019 -
Agra experiencing unusually cold weather; normal life disrupted
In view of the severe cold, district authorities have revised school timings.
December 30, 2018 -
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 -
Agra to face water crisis for 60 days
An official said a major water plant had been shut. This will affect the old city and parts of Trans-Yamuna colonies.
December 6, 2018 -
Love’s enduring legacy
Hasan Qadri's last wish was fulfilled as he was buried next to his wife in the Taj Mahal lookalike memorial he built in her memory.
November 19, 2018 -
India, Uzbekistan ink pacts; PM Modi calls Uzbek president a special friend
Mirziyoyev, along with his wife Ziroat Mirziyoyeva visited the Taj Mahal on Sunday and described it as a temple of eternal love.
October 1, 2018 -
Uzbekistan president in Delhi on maiden visit; to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi
This is Mirziyoyev's maiden visit to India since assuming office in 2016.
October 1, 2018 -
SC asks UP to consider declaring portion of Taj’s surrounding area as heritage
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Uttar Pradesh government to consider declaring certain portions of the area surrounding the Taj Mahal as heritage.
September 25, 2018 -
Cycle expedition to focus attention on polluted Yamuna
"This time it is not just for a record but to draw the attention of the government to the polluted Yamuna. If the Taj is to be protected for posterity, Yamuna will have to be saved too," Pramod Kumar Katara said.
August 15, 2018 -
SC slams UP government for filing draft vision document on Taj Mahal
A bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government and questioned the state's concern in the matter.
July 26, 2018 -
No-plastic zone, polluting industries to be shut: UP govt’s vision document for Taj
The ivory white marble mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
July 24, 2018 -
UP govt to present ‘vision document’ on Taj Mahal before SC on July 26
Ten days back, the top court made sharp observations on the central and the state governments for not being able to protect the iconic structure.
July 23, 2018 -
Restore or demolish
Since sobriety is synonymous with judicial conduct, it had to be a truly outrageous situation that provoked the Supreme Court of India into losing its cool and taking both the Central and UP governments to severe task for their apathy towards the conservation of the Taj Mahal. Though the court and the government have had …
Continue reading "Restore or demolish"
July 16, 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