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Akhilesh Yadav responds to archaeological surveys in Sambhal: Digging won't help

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using divisive issues, like conducting archaeological surveys in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, to divert attention from pressing concerns such as unemployment and the farmers' crisis. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister referred to the Places of Worship Act, which seeks to maintain and protect the religious character …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Stepwell dating back to 1857 revolt era found in UP's Sambhal during survey

India Today

A 250-foot-deep stepwell, dating back to the era of the 1857 revolt, was found on Saturday during a survey in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. The discovery of the stepwell, named Rani ki Bawdi, came after the ruins of an ancient Banke Bihari temple were found in the same area earlier this month, according to reports. The matter came to light when …

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Work on Gangaikonda Cholapuram museum set to begin by Pongal

The Hindu

Work to construct the Gangaikondacholapuram museum near the Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar temple, a world heritage site in Ariyalur district, is set to begin by mid-January next year. The ₹22.10-crore museum would be constructed with joint efforts of the Public Works, Tourism, Culture, Religious Endowment and Archaeology departments. A large central display hall would display antiques unearthed from excavation sites in Maligaimedu …

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Srisailam temple to publish book based on copper plates found in temple

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: The Srisailam Devasthanam is publishing a book about the recently discovered copper plate charters found in Ghanta Mandapam at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, with the help of the Archaeological Survey of India. Upon the request of the Srisailam temple authorities, the ASI has deciphered all the copper plate charters and will publish a book initially …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Hindu

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

For some, the pope’s big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans

Associated Press

When Pope Francis left the Vatican earlier this month for his traditional Christmastime outing downtown, he acknowledged what many Romans have been complaining about for months: That his big plans for a Holy Year had turned their city into a giant construction pit, with traffic-clogging roadworks tearing up major thoroughfares, scaffolding covering prized monuments and short-term rentals gobbling up apartment …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Sambhal: ASI team undertakes survey at five shrines, 19 wells, to submit report soon

India TV News

A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India undertook survey at five shrines, 19 wells in the area. The ASI survey took almost 8-10 hours and the ancient temple that was opened was also surveyed. Survey took place 8-10 hours.the ancient temple that was opened was also surveyed.ASI will submit its report to us.total around 24 areas were surveyed." …

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Survey of Sambhal temple, reopened after 46 years, conducted discreetly today

India Today

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday conducted carbon dating at the Kartikeya Temple in UP's Sambhal, which was reopened on December 13 after remaining locked for 46 years. Officials conducted carbon dating and examined five pilgrimage sites in the vicinity, including Bhadrak Ashram, Swargdeep and Chakrapani, along with an inspection of 19 wells. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vandana Mishra, who was …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

UP: ASI team to visit Sambhal tomorrow, likely to conduct carbon dating of 46-year-old temple

India TV News

An Archaeological Survey of India team is set to visit violence-hit Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. According to sources, the team may commence carbon dating at an ancient Shiva temple following Friday prayers. The development comes after the Sambhal district administration wrote to the Archaeological Survey of India for carbon dating of the Bhasma Shankar temple, including a well …

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Picnic hour in NCR!

New Indian Express

Scrolling through Instagram these days, I couldn’t help but notice that almost every second photo is of a jolly group basking in the gentle winter sun, on one of Delhi’s many gorgeous public gardens. The expansive, manicured gardens with water bodies that skirt around them, dotted by centuries-old relics that stand as stoic reminders of Delhi’s fathomless history, have a …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

MPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 released. Check detailed schedule

India Today

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced its examination calendar for 2025, offering candidates a broad overview of recruitment exams scheduled throughout the year. MPPSC EXAM CALENDAR 2025: SCHEDULE State Services & Forest Services Preliminary Exam: February 16, 2025 State Services Main Exam: June 2025 Assistant Engineer Exam : July 2025 Culture Department Exams: July 2025 - Includes Archaeological …

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'No Temple Found Anywhere': SP Leader On Reopening Of Shiv-Hanuman Temple, Triggers Row

ABP News

Days after an 'ancient' temple was discovered in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal has triggered a controversy by saying that no temple was found in the district. Hitting out at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Pal said that neither Hindus nor Muslims are in danger, but added that the backwards community are in danger. "Neither Hindus …

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ASI team likely to visit Sambhal on Thursday to investigate temple, nearby well

India TV News

A team from the Archaeological Survey of India will reach Sambhal on Thursday to investigate the temple and its nearby well. The excavation of the well built near the temple was stopped after 20 feet in which many broken idols were recovered, the archaeological survey team was informed by the administration. Three idols were recovered from a well near the …

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Rakhigarhi Mahotsav to shed light on ancient site from December 20 to 22

Hindustan Times

The Haryana government’s department of heritage and tourism has organised the first ever Rakhigarhi Mahotsav from December 20 to 22 to shed light on the recent discoveries at the Rakhigarhi archaeological site in Hisar district and promote appreciation and awareness of the culture of the people who lived there. The festival will include heritage walks led by archaeologists who have …

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3 damaged idols unearthed at temple in UP's Sambhal that reopened after 46 years

India Today

Three idols of around four to six inches have been found during the digging of a well near the Bhasma Shankar temple in UP's Sambhal, which was reopened on December 13 after 46 years, officials said on Monday. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Three idols recovered from the well near Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal that was reopened on December 14, reportedly …

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Sambhal temple: Idols, including Lord Ganesha statue, found in sacred well during digging

India TV News

The Bhasma Shankar temple, which houses an idol of Lord Hanuman and a Shivling in the news since it was found locked during an anti-encroachment drive in a violence-hit area in the Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. Administration writes to ASI for carbon dating, steps up security at site Meanwhile, the Sambhal district administration wrote to the Archaeological Survey of India …

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ASI To Submit Survey Report In Supreme Court On Religious Structures In Mehrauli Archeological Park

Live Law

The Archeological Survey of India today informed the Supreme Court that it would file within a week, the survey report of the religious structures inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, in plea seeking their protection. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a challenge against the Delhi High Court's order, which refused to pass. …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth

India TV News

India TV Fact Check: A collage of four images has been circulating on social media, with the claim that a 1,500-year-old idol of a Vishnu statue, along with symbols like the Sudarshan Chakra and other Hindu symbols, were discovered during a survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. A Facebook user shared the collage with the caption …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Archaeologists may have just found Cleopatra’s bust at ancient Egyptian temple

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archaeologists have found a white marble statue of a woman wearing …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Stalin launches Climate Interpretation Park in Chennai

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: A Climate Interpretation Park with a happy blend of recreation, culture, and education was inaugurated at Kilambakkam here on Saturday, by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. This innovative space, located south of the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus and implemented at a cost of Rs 15 crore, features a sculpture garden, play area, yoga and meditation spaces, and an archaeological …

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Jinan Yuan Dynasty tomb cluster protection selected as national case

China Daily

The protection project of Zhang Rong's family cemetery site in Jinan was selected as a national outstanding case and was included in the "Outstanding Cases of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Protection in National Infrastructure Projects", published by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, local media reported. The National Cultural Heritage Administration recently organized the collection and promotion of outstanding cases in …

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Supreme Court Adds ASI, INACH As Parties In Plea To Restore Mysuru's Heritage Buildings

Live Law

The Supreme Court on December 4 impleaded Archaeological Survey of India and the UNESCO's Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage in a plea filed by journalist G. Satyanarayana Gouri, a veteran journalist based in Mysuru, for the restoration of two heritage buildings in Mysore city.The Special Leave Petition challenges the order of the Karnataka High Court whereby on. …

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Archaeologists discover key tool that helped early Americans survive the ice age

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “We had assumed they would be made out of bison or mammoth bone, which comprise most of the animal bones found at La Prele and other sites of its age in the High Plains and Rocky Mountains of North America,” said Wyoming state archaeologist Spencer Pelton, lead author of a new study …

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Museums seek to diversify educational offerings

China Daily

Young Chi Chi, a 12-year-old girl from Zhengzhou, Henan province, knows a great deal about the artifacts found in Henan Museum, and she's eager to pass on her knowledge and enthusiasm to other visitors. Provincial cultural heritage administrative departments are expected to compile and publish a list of suitable locations for archaeological study tours, the guideline said. "The guideline is …

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Akhilesh Yadav responds to archaeological surveys in Sambhal: Digging won't help

Stepwell dating back to 1857 revolt era found in UP's Sambhal during survey

Work on Gangaikonda Cholapuram museum set to begin by Pongal

Srisailam temple to publish book based on copper plates found in temple

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

For some, the pope’s big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans

Sambhal: ASI team undertakes survey at five shrines, 19 wells, to submit report soon

Survey of Sambhal temple, reopened after 46 years, conducted discreetly today

UP: ASI team to visit Sambhal tomorrow, likely to conduct carbon dating of 46-year-old temple

Picnic hour in NCR!

MPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 released. Check detailed schedule

'No Temple Found Anywhere': SP Leader On Reopening Of Shiv-Hanuman Temple, Triggers Row

ASI team likely to visit Sambhal on Thursday to investigate temple, nearby well

Rakhigarhi Mahotsav to shed light on ancient site from December 20 to 22

3 damaged idols unearthed at temple in UP's Sambhal that reopened after 46 years

Sambhal temple: Idols, including Lord Ganesha statue, found in sacred well during digging

ASI To Submit Survey Report In Supreme Court On Religious Structures In Mehrauli Archeological Park

Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth

Archaeologists may have just found Cleopatra’s bust at ancient Egyptian temple

Stalin launches Climate Interpretation Park in Chennai

Jinan Yuan Dynasty tomb cluster protection selected as national case

Supreme Court Adds ASI, INACH As Parties In Plea To Restore Mysuru's Heritage Buildings

Archaeologists discover key tool that helped early Americans survive the ice age

Museums seek to diversify educational offerings