Tag: Taj Mahal
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Allahabad HC dismisses petition on Taj Mahal, sharply pulls up petitioner
The two-judge bench ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms, stating that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple PILs for the same.
May 12, 2022 -
Allahabad High Court to hear petition today seeking to open 22 closed doors in Taj Mahal
The plea sought the constitution of a fact-finding committee and the submission of a report by the ASI.
May 12, 2022 -
Elon Musk’s tweet about Taj Mahal makes followers plan his trip
After this Elon Musk tweeted that this is amazing. I visited in 2007 and also saw the Taj Mahal, which is truly a wonder of the world.
May 10, 2022 -
Petition in Allahabad HC to open 20 rooms in Taj Mahal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media in-charge of Ayodhya district, Dr Rajneesh Singh has filed the petition which is yet to come up for hearing. Advocate Rudra Vikram Singh is representing the petitioner in court.
May 8, 2022 -
Seer detained in Agra, wanted to offer prayers at Taj Mahal
The seer was earlier denied entry on April 26 at the Taj Mahal for trying to enter the premises with a 'brahmdanda' (a wooden stick carried by Hindu seers).
May 3, 2022 -
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 -
Assaulted by humans & nature, Taj needs better care
Only a few tourists are genuinely aware of the historic significance of the monument and its great heritage value, but there are hordes of others who care nothing for the sanctity of the Taj.
April 3, 2021 -
Shut briefly over hoax bomb call, Taj reopens
The call was made to the police helpline following which the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel got the the 17th-century monument vacated.
March 4, 2021 -
Historical Renaming
It thus comes about that the “Mughal Museum”, being constructed near Taj Mahal, will be renamed as “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum”.
September 20, 2020 -
Wah Taj! Agra’s petha and tourism industry can’t keep calm
Initially only 5,000 tourists a day, in two slots, will be allowed to enter the Mughal era architectural marvel, keeping social distancing norms in mind.
September 9, 2020 -
7-foot python rescued from Taj Mahal premises
The seven-foot python was rescued by the Wildlife SOS team and was later released into the wild.
August 19, 2020 -
Thunderstorm damages parts of Taj Mahal’s complex; main structure safe
The world famous tourist attraction has been shut since mid-March as part of measures to try and combat the coronavirus pandemic.
May 31, 2020 -
Agra mayor wants Taj Mahal closed till March end amid Coronavirus fears
The Tourism industry leaders here, however, are not happy with the Mayor's demand to close the Taj and other monuments till March-end.
March 7, 2020 -
Diljit Dosanjh’s photoshopped picture with Ivanka Trump is the cutest thing on Internet
Diljit Dosanjh is known for his admiration for Kylie Jenner and actress Gal Gadot.
March 2, 2020 -
President Trump got emotional after hearing story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal: Tour guide at Taj Mahal
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, the second stop on his little less than 36-hour-long trip of India, and marvelled at the Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love.
February 25, 2020 -
Donald Trump arrives today on historic visit to India
Apart from First Lady Melania, President Trump will be accompanied by a high-level delegation during the trip which will take him to Ahmedabad, Agra, and New Delhi.
February 23, 2020