Historical Sangram Fort at Chakan (Pune) Surrounded by Encroachments !
It, however, requires to take concrete steps for removing encroachments inside and around the fort area.
Civil court admits petition claiming presence of ancient Shiva temple inside Ajmer Dargah
The reason cited by the court is that in 2022, he had submitted a representation on this issue to the President.
The Idols of Shri Vitthal and Rukmini to Undergo Vajralep (Protective Coating) Once Again !
Archaeology Department has applied various types of chemical coatings to both idols on four occasions. Each time, it is claimed that “there will be no need to apply vajralep again,”
Archaeological Survey of India’s team refused entry into the Sambhal Masjid
During the inspection, committee member Hafiz called Mohammad Kashif Khan to the site, and both allegedly stopped the ASI officers from entering the main dome area.
BJP spokesperson demands ban on film ‘The Taj Story’!
In his letter to the Central Government and the CBFC, Singh stated, “I have come to know that the film ‘The Taj Story’ is based on my court petition.
Despite severe cracks and damaged sculptures, Archaeological Department neglects conservation of the ancient Shiv temple at Ambernath – one of India’s oldest temples !
The temple walls feature intricate sculptures of deities such as Shri Vishnu, Ganapati, Narasimha, and others in dancing postures. Most of these sculptures are now damaged.
Religious rituals like ‘namaz recitation’ at a national monument such as Shaniwarwada are not legally permissible : Dr Pandurang Balkawade, historian
This incident seems to have occurred due to negligence by the ASI and perhaps because the women involved were unaware of the rules, said noted historian and author Dr Pandurang Balkawade.
Dispute among Archaeology officials over dismantling Tuljabhavani temple spire
Work to strengthen the sanctum and stones of Tuljabhavani temple is being carried out using ₹50 crore from temple funds.
Qudsia Mosque in Delhi Gets Funds Worth Rs 1.23 Crores while Rs 45,000 given to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Temple in Sindhudurg
No money has been spent in the past 13 years from 2010 to 2022 for the maintenance of the Ashok Stambh, a picture of which has been printed on the Indian currency notes.
4,000-Year-Old Artifacts Unearthed in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat District
The excavation, which began in December 2024, yielded items such as earthenware pots, copper tools, baked bricks, and beads.