Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after incessant rain in Agra | Video goes viral
3 months, 1 week ago

Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after incessant rain in Agra | Video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

The main dome of the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra witnessed water leakage due to incessant rain for the past three days which inundated a garden on the premises, news agency PTI reported. A purported video of the submerged garden on the Taj Mahal premises went viral on Thursday and caught the tourists' attention. A senior official from the Archaeological Survey of India, Agra circle, confirmed there is a leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal due to seepage but assured there is no damage. Rajkumar Patel, superintending chief of the ASI, Agra circle, told news agency PTI, “Yes, we observed leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal.

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In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India
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In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India A thick layer of smog has taken over states in north India, with Delhi, Punjab and Haryana recording severe cases. A thick layer of smog has taken over states in north India, with Delhi, Punjab and Haryana recording severe cases of air pollution. 1 / 6 Taj Mahal …

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb
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Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

The Independent  

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Taj Mahal Under Threat? Water Leakage In Main Dome After Heavy Rainfall Raises Concern
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Taj Mahal Under Threat? Water Leakage In Main Dome After Heavy Rainfall Raises Concern

News 18  

A water leakage has been reported at the main dome of Taj Mahal after incessant rainfall lashed parts of Agra for the past three days. Superintending Chief of the Archaeological Survey of India, Agra circle, Rajkumar Patel said to news agency PTI, “Yes, we have witnessed the leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. We have checked the …

Taj Mahal dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage
3 months, 1 week ago

Taj Mahal dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage

The Hindu  

Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in Agra which witnessed constant rain for the past three days. The Archaeological Survey of India authorities said that there is no damage to the heritage structure even as the garden adjacent to the 17th century mausoleum remains submerged. Social …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 2 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

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