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V-C Chakraborty said work was under way to “prepare” a plaque retaining UNESCO’s declaration of Santiniketan as a World Heritage Site, in adherence to ASI guidelines. He urged CM Banerjee to “apply her mind” and not form opinion based on “sycophants”.

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Culture, Archeological Survey of India (ASI), National Monuments Authority and others on a Public interest litigation (PIL) moved against alleged encroachment and occupation of several properties by traders on declared as heritage properties at Vakilpura area of Chandni Chowk.…

Parliamentary panel recommends revising rules on 100-metre prohibited and 300-metre regulated area around ASI-protected monuments to make them realistic. Rationalise list of monuments based on national significance, unique architectural value and heritage content. 25% of monuments have no national significance.

The Hoysala temples in Karnataka have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing global recognition and prospects of increased international tourism. The temples are known for their ornate architecture, stellate plan, and intricate carvings. The dossier for submission was prepared by INTACH Bengaluru chapter, with the focus now on implementing…

ICOMOS raised issues for Hoysala temples, but UNESCO accepted nomination after India argued that Vishnusamudra and mandapa were from different eras and unrelated. ASI responded to ICOMOS concerns and other nations supported India. Inscription from Utpati village helped strengthen India's argument, leading to UNESCO's acceptance.

The Varanasi District Court has ordered the ASI to preserve all objects of Hindu religious and historical significance found during the Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. The objects will be submitted to the District Magistrate.

Varanasi District Court to hear petitions from Hindu side in Gyanvapi case Wed. Hindus seek evidence room to preserve survey evidence, while Muslims object to use of machines. Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi, advocate for Hindus, wants court to provide verdict to resolve issues. Allahabad High Court allowed ASI to conduct survey…