No decision so far on reopening monuments in Maharashtra, says Minister
4 years, 1 month ago

No decision so far on reopening monuments in Maharashtra, says Minister

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The Maharashtra government has not taken a decision so far on reopening monuments for tourists, Minister of State for Tourism Aditi Tatkare said on Sunday. An association of tourist guides in Aurangabad on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, demanding that monuments, like the world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves and others, here be reopened for visitors as the shutdown due to COVID-19 has brought many to the brink of "starvation". When contacted, Aditi Tatkare told PTI, "I will not be able to say anything about this as this is a decision of the chief minister. After the state government's decision to open religious places of worship, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul- Muslimeen Lok Sabha member from Aurangabad Imtiaz Jaleel in a tweet on Saturday said he hopes now the government takes a decision to open all historical places.

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No Decision So Far on Reopening Monuments in Maharashtra: Govt
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No Decision So Far on Reopening Monuments in Maharashtra: Govt

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The Maharashtra government has not taken a decision so far on reopening monuments for tourists, Minister of State for Tourism Aditi Tatkare said on Sunday. An association of tourist guides in Aurangabad on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, demanding that monuments, like the world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves and others, here be reopened for visitors as the …

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

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

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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, …

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

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6

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