Agra’s Taj Mahal may reopen from Monday with restrictions
4 years, 5 months ago

Agra’s Taj Mahal may reopen from Monday with restrictions

Op India  

Agra’s Taj Mahal is all set to reopen to visitors from Monday onwards three months after it was closed due to coronavirus lockdown. The decision to reopen the Taj Mahal will, however, be taken by the district administration later on Sunday evening. Those monuments or museums which are in the non-containment zones may be opened for visitors and entry tickets shall be issued online and no physical tickets will be available on the monument premises. pic.twitter.com/lMncCMAn4F — Ministry of Tourism July 4, 2020 Agra administration in dilemma Agra, one of the initial epicentre of the coronavirus in the state of Uttar Pradesh, has yet again seen an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, resulting in district administration contemplating on whether to allow reopening of the Taj Mahal from Monday or wait for some more days to allow the spread of coronavirus to reach safer limits.

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Taj Mahal: Foreign tourist goes missing after testing covid positive
1 year, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal: Foreign tourist goes missing after testing covid positive

Live Mint  

A tourist from Argentina, who had come to visit the Taj Mahal tested positive for COVID-19 on December 26, has gone missing, said Chief Medical Officer Agra Dr Arun Kumar Srivastava on Wednesday. The tourist's samples were collected during screening at the Taj Mahal and on testing positive in the antigen test, he was not allowed to enter the monument …

Taj Mahal on COVID alert, no entry for tourists without testing as cases rise in China, other countries
2 years ago

Taj Mahal on COVID alert, no entry for tourists without testing as cases rise in China, other countries

Firstpost  

Domestic and foreign tourists come every day in large numbers to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Keeping the situation in mind, they will have to undergo a coronavirus test before their visit Agra: With the surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here
3 years, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here

Hindustan Times  

Taj Mahal, the 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra, is set to reopen for night viewing from Saturday after more than a year, owing to relaxations in the coronavirus disease -related restrictions. The Taj Mahal, also categorised as one of the "seven wonders of the world", was closed down for night viewing on March 17 last year when the Covid-19 lockdown …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday

India TV News  

After remaining closed for over a year for night viewing, the Taj Mahal will open from August 21 for visitors who want to explore the marble monument under moonlight, officials said on Friday. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Vasant Kumar Swarnkar told PTI that night viewing will be allowed on August 21, 23 and 24 as the monument is closed every week …

The Latest: India's Taj Mahal reopens as new infections slow
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: India's Taj Mahal reopens as new infections slow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NEW DELHI — India is …

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 …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Has 81% Efficacy, Bomb Scare in Taj Mahal & Other Top Stories
3 years, 9 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Has 81% Efficacy, Bomb Scare in Taj Mahal & Other Top Stories

News 18  

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin Has 81% Efficacy. Here’s How it Compares to Serum Institute’s Covishield Bharat Biotech in a statement said that Covaxin vaccine was 81 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 after a third round of clinical trials. Taj Mahal Shut, Tourists Evacuated After Bomb Scare, Search Operation Underway The three gates of Taj Mahal were shut on Thursday morning …

Agra Mayor Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Removal of 5,000 Per Day Limit on Taj Mahal Visitors
4 years, 1 month ago

Agra Mayor Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Removal of 5,000 Per Day Limit on Taj Mahal Visitors

News 18  

The Mayor of Agra, Naveen Jain, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministry of culture to remove the restriction of 5,000 visitors per day. Naveen Jain, who is also the president of the All India Council of Mayors, said, “All types of businesses, industries, trains, buses have started operating after the Covid-19 lockdown but restriction on …

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon
4 years, 3 months ago

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon

NPR  

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon The Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: To India now, where the Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. FRAYER: India is on track to soon surpass the U.S. …

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day

Live Mint  

India reopened the Taj Mahal after six months on Monday, with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections across the country, with no signs of a peak yet. "We can survive for another four to six months: after that we will have to take some serious calls," said Abid Naqvi, who saw …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Reopen for Tourists from Today Amid Strict Coronavirus Safety Measures
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Reopen for Tourists from Today Amid Strict Coronavirus Safety Measures

News 18  

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort reopened on Monday for tourists after almost six months of closure due to Covid-19 triggered lockdown. As of now, only 5,000 visitors would be permitted at the Taj Mahal and only 2,500 would be allowed at Agra Fort. Apart from the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, the iconic Bada Imambara and Chhota Imambara in …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after 6 months of closure
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after 6 months of closure

India TV News  

India's star tourist attraction, the 17th-century monument of love, the Taj Mahal, and the Agra Fort, are all set to reopen from Monday, after an unprecedented closure of six months, due to Covid-19 pandemic. Amar Nath Gupta, caretaker of the Taj Mahal, said: "Sanitisation at the Eastern and the Western gates, thermal screening, painting of circles for social distancing, etc., …

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts
4 years, 3 months ago

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts

News 18  

Tourism industry representatives are demanding for the reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. Digital promotion of tourist spots is also needed to resume tourism activities during the pandemic, they said during a …

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to Reopen from September 21 for Limited Visitors Amid Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to Reopen from September 21 for Limited Visitors Amid Covid-19

News 18  

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will be reopened for tourists from September 21, the District Administration announced on Monday. With the decision of reopening Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, people associated with the tourism industry are hopeful that the Covid-19 triggered economic crisis will be somewhat curtailed. The Uttar Pradesh government issued new guidelines for Unlock 4 on August 30, …

28 New Covid-19 Cases in Agra Despite Lockdown, Safety Measures; Situation in Mathura 'Grim'
4 years, 4 months ago

28 New Covid-19 Cases in Agra Despite Lockdown, Safety Measures; Situation in Mathura 'Grim'

News 18  

Despite the weekend lockdown and safety measures by the district administration, 28 fresh Covid-19 cases have been reported in Agra in the last 24 hours. "But they are unable to explain why the containment zones are going up and why despite all kinds of restrictions, the infection spread is not being checked," said Shravan Kumar Singh, a local resident. Despite …

Agra: 43 lakh people screened for coronavirus, one found positive
4 years, 5 months ago

Agra: 43 lakh people screened for coronavirus, one found positive

India Today  

In what could be a positive sign for Agra which has been struggling to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the district, the local health department has announced that the incidence of symptomatic Covid-19 cases is very low in Agra. Out of 43 lakh people screened by the health department over the past ten days in Agra, only …

Taj Mahal among Agra monuments that will remain shut after city sees spike in COVID-19 cases
4 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal among Agra monuments that will remain shut after city sees spike in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Local authorities issued a new advisory late on Sunday ordering an extension of lockdown curbs on monuments in and around Agra. New Delhi: India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th-century monument to love. It was immediately not clear whether the …

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6
4 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6

India TV News  

After an unprecedented lockdown that lasted almost 3 months, monuments, including the Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort will be reopened for visitors from Monday. The decision to reopen the Taj Mahal and other ASI protected monuments for visitors from July 6 was taken by the Union Culture Ministry and was welcomed by the tourism industry captains in Agra. Union …

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