Digging in Unnao resumes after break, govt says no treasure hunt

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 13:11

After a day`s break, the much-hyped "gold hunt" at the fort of Raja Rao Ram Bux Singh resumed, even as the Central government said the exercise is aimed at locating weapons used by Indians in the 1857 mutiny.

JD(U) goes to police against Union Minister over gold hunt in UP

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:14

Carrying out its threat to seek action against Charan Das Mahant for allegedly misusing his official position to "spread superstition", JD(U) lodged a complaint with police and demanded registration of a criminal case against him.

Sobhan`s disciple claims Nalanda like civilisation in Unnao

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 20:29

As Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was busy excavating gold supposed to be buried under the ruins of a fort here, a disciple of seer Sobhan Sarkar today claimed that ancient civilisation like Nalanda "will be recovered" after about 18 feet of digging at Daudiya Kheda.

Unnao gold hunt: Will file case against Charan Das Mahant, says Sharad Yadav

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 15:35

While the entire nation remains hooked to Unnao where the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is currently digging an old fort in search of 1,000 tonnes of gold apparently dreamt by a local seer, Janata Dal (U) chief Sharad Yadav on Tuesday said that he will file a case against Union Minister Charan Das Mahant for spreading “superstition”.

ASI rushing for gold, but not for historical sites: Nitish Kumar

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 22:23

Nitish Kumar took a dig at the Centre on the continuing excavation at Unnao following a dream of a seer.

After Unnao, seer Shoban Sarkar`s dream triggers gold rush in Fatehpur

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 14:43

Days after seer Shobhan Sarkar`s dream reportedly prompted the ASI to excavate the remains of an old fort in Daundia KIhera village in search of gold, the saint`s second vision of another 2,500 tonnes of gold buried in the Fatehpur district has made the locals throng the area in large numbers.

Gold hunt: Narendra Modi says he respects seer

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 12:47

Days after criticising the gold hunt in Unnao, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he respects the seer, Shobhan Sarkar.

Unnao gold hunt: Supreme Court refuses to interfere in excavation work

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 09:42

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation for gold supposed to be buried under the ruins of a 19th century fort in UP`s Unnao district, saying it cannot pass an order on the basis of assumption.

Unnao treasure hunt: `If digging is not accelerated gold will disappear`

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 00:13

Digging to unearth 1,000 tonnes of gold, said to be buried beneath a fort in Uttar Pradesh`s Unnao district, continued for the third day on Sunday.

Digging continues in Unnao, no signs of treasure yet

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 23:22

Digging to unearth 1,000 tonnes of gold, said to be buried beneath a fort in Uttar Pradesh`s Unnao district, continued for the third day on Sunday.

Gold hunt: ASI identifies two more sites for digging at Unnao fort

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:29

The hunt for the 1,000 tonnes of hidden gold continued by for the third day on Sunday with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) identifying more sites at the 19th century fort for excavation.

After Unnao, gold hunt in Fatehpur

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 22:38

With the nation`s attention riveted on Unnao Fort, another temple where a seer had dreamt about hidden gold was raided by some persons in sleepy Adampur area here after the news about the "buried treasure" spread rapidly.