Heritage monuments list to grow

Last Updated: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 20:33

More temples, churches to be added in heritage monuments list.

Heritage monuments in good state of conservation: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 18:29

The government on Wednesday said Taj Mahal and all heritage monuments are in good state of conservation and constant efforts are made to mitigate impact of any natural calamity.

Orissa to prepare master plan for conservation of monuments

Last Updated: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 17:54

Orissa government is all set to prepare a master plan for protection and conservation of archaeological monuments and sites in the state.

Delhi: 17 monuments will continue to shine at night

Last Updated: Friday, October 15, 2010, 16:34

The 17 monuments, illuminated 24x7 for the benefit of the Commonwealth Games visitors, will continue to shine at night even though the mega-sporting has come to a close.

Now, tour the earth on Google

Last Updated: Friday, October 1, 2010, 18:47

Google now allows people worldwide to tour earth from comfort of their home.

Proposal to set up watchdog for protected monuments cleared

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 13:30

A proposal to set up a watchdog for over 3,600 ASI-protected monuments in the country on Monday received the Union Cabinet`s approval.

Delhi govt`s nod for conservation of little-known monuments

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 17:51

Nine little-known unprotected monuments in the national capital will get a new lease of life with the Delhi government giving a nod for their conservation and protection, thanks to the Commowealth Games.

Opposition slams Maya govt`s decision on special force

Last Updated: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 20:35

Opposition parties in UP lashed out at Mayawati Govt`s decision to raise a special police force to guard Dalit monuments in the state accusing the CM of challenging the sanctity of the Governor`s office and the legislature.

Special force for monuments: Maya sends ordinance to Guv

Last Updated: Friday, April 2, 2010, 18:03

With a Bill on setting up a special force to protect parks and memorials named after dalit icons awaiting the Governor`s nod, Mayawati Government has now sent an ordinance with almost similar provisions for his assent.

Stringent punishment for desecration of monuments

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 20:22

Stringent punishment can be meted out to those indulging in desecration of archaeological monuments with Parliament passing a bill that also provides for setting up a body to define heritage structures.

LS clears Bill to set up authority for protection of monuments

Last Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010, 18:28

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a Bill providing for stringent punishment for desecration of archeological monuments and creation of a separate authority to classify heritage structures.

A system to monitor monuments from a distance

Last Updated: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 18:36

Now it may be possible to monitor historical monuments from a distance as European scientists have created a remote-controlled system to detect possible damage to these structures.