Monuments
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Visit these historic monuments in Delhi after watching Republic Day parade
India | Jan 24, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTRepublic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. The Republic Day Celebration is incomplete without the iconic parade. Guests from across the world comes to attend the parade. Check top monuments in Delhi to visit after the parade.
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What's most expensive man-made object? No, it's not Taj Mahal, Burj Khalifa or Antilia | Check here
offbeat | Nov 25, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTIt is interesting to know that the most expensive structure built by humans cannot be visited by common people. In fact, if a common man plans to visit the most expensive structure, he has to spend millions of dollars.
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5 most instagrammable places in India you must visit
Travel | Apr 27, 2024, 05:44 PM ISTIndia's vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and historic landmarks create a photographer's paradise. From majestic palaces to serene beaches, here are 5 must-visit locations to elevate your Instagram feed.
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Russia puts Estonia PM, Baltic officials on wanted list for destroying Soviet-era monuments
World | Feb 13, 2024, 08:12 PM ISTEstonia, Latvia and Lithuania demolished most of their Soviet-era monuments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The act is punishable by a five-year prison term under the Russian criminal code, and the Russian Investigative Committee has launched a probe.
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Rajasthan to introduce smart card for tourists with access to multiple monuments
Travel | Jul 10, 2023, 12:44 PM ISTThe Rajasthan government is working on a system under which tourists will have access to multiple monuments and transport facilities through a single smart card.
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Cracks found on surface of Gateway of India
India | Apr 04, 2023, 08:00 AM ISTGateway of India: Government recently informed the parliament that a few cracks have been found on the surface of the Gateway of India.
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100 heritage monuments to be lit in colours of Indian flag to mark 100 crore COVID vaccination feat
India | Oct 21, 2021, 12:16 PM ISTThe cumulative COVID vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone on Thursday.
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Joe Biden to restore 3 national monuments cut by Donald Trump
World | Oct 08, 2021, 08:14 AM ISTThe Biden administration has said the decision to review the monuments was part of an expansive plan to tackle climate change and reverse the Trump administration’s “harmful” policies.
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All centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16
India | Jun 14, 2021, 06:47 PM ISTThe Taj Mahal and all other centrally protected monuments, museums and sites, closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic, will be reopened on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of India order issued on Monday said.
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COVID impact: Museums, monuments under ASI to remain closed till June 15
India | May 30, 2021, 06:28 PM ISTEarlier, the ministry announced that all sites and museums under the ASI would remain closed till May 15. But later it was extended till May 30.
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ASI monuments reopen in Delhi, masks mandatory
Travel | Jul 06, 2020, 05:36 PM ISTAll guidelines, including social distancing and sanitisation measures, will be followed at these heritage sites. Wearing of masks will be mandatory and no one will be allowed to enter without it, an official said.
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Unlock 2.0: Monuments to reopen with precautions
News | Jul 04, 2020, 07:33 PM ISTMonuments across country can reopen from July 06 under proper guidelines in second phase of unlock. Authorities have begun taking measures to ensure safety amid COVID-19 outbreak.
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Monuments, museums to be reopened from July 6: Things you should keep in mind
Travel | Jul 03, 2020, 03:34 PM ISTOnly those monuments and museums which are in the non-containment zone will be open for visitors, according to the standard operating procedure. There is a cap on the number of visitors in select monuments. Taj Mahal will accept 2,500 visitors, while Qutub Minar and Red Fort will allow 1,500 visitors in two slots each. Have a look at the safety measures you should keep in mind while visiting.
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Monuments across country to reopen for public from July 6
India | Jul 02, 2020, 05:48 PM ISTUnion Culture Minister Prahlad Patel on Thursday said the government has taken a decision with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to open all monuments across the country with complete security from July 6.
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Unlock 1: 820 ASI monuments to open from June 8
India | Jun 07, 2020, 06:40 PM ISTThe Union Culture Ministry on Sunday approved the opening of 820 Archeological Survey of India-protected monuments which have places of worship from June 8, Minister Prahlad Patel said.
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Coronavirus: ASI monuments, museums to remain shut till March 31
India | Mar 16, 2020, 08:51 PM ISTAmid the coronavirus outbreak, the Tourism Ministry has decided to close all museum and ASI monuments for general public till March 31.
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On Gandhi Jayanti, govt bans single-use plastics inside monuments
India | Oct 02, 2019, 11:48 PM ISTTourism Minister Prahlad Patel on Wednesday announced that single-use plastic will not be allowed on the premises of historical monuments and within 100 metres of them.
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Send monuments bill to select panel, says Opposition; Government differs
National | Jul 23, 2018, 07:59 PM ISTHowever, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and his deputy Anand Sharma suggested that since the bill has not been scrutinised by a parliamentary panel, it should be sent to a select committee.
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Cabinet nod for amending law to allow construction near protected monuments
National | May 17, 2017, 08:52 PM ISTUnion Cabinet today approved amendments to a law for allowing the central government to carry out infrastructure projects around protected monuments.
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As polls near, Mayawati says won’t build statues if elected to power
National | Feb 08, 2017, 02:06 PM ISTBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said on Tuesday said that if elected to power, her government would not erect statues or monuments.