Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6
India | July 03, 2020 15:54 ISTAfter an unprecedented lockdown that lasted almost 3 months, all monuments, including Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort, will be reopened to its visitors from Monday.
After an unprecedented lockdown that lasted almost 3 months, all monuments, including Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort, will be reopened to its visitors from Monday.
A thunderstorm swept through Agra causing damages to the city on May 30.
The iconic Taj Mahal took damage as a storm lashed the medieval marvel on Friday. Taj Mahal's marble railing saw extensive damage. The storm caused several trees in the complex to uproot.
Taj Mahal has been closed for visitors from today as the tourism department take measures to stop the spread of noval coronavirus amid a global outbreak that has killed over 7,000 people and infected more than 1.8 lakh.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Archaeological Survey of India has announced free entry for women tourists at all protected monuments.
Amid expectation that the president would be ferried to Taj in his armoured car, the 'Beast', he arrived at the Taj in another vehicle, a senior Agra district government official said, adding, the famed limousine was not part of the convoy. The family spent about an hour in the Taj complex before heading back to the Kheria airbase on way to Delhi.
The architectural grandeur of 17th century Taj Mahal and the story of its construction by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan left US President Donald Trump "impressed" during his visit to the famed mausoleum on Monday, according to the guide who accompanied him.
Donald Trump's reference to Bollywood movies, Sachin Tendulkar and his unique signature have inspired a slew of jokes and memes on Twitter.
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump on Monday paid a visit to the Mughal-era monument Taj Mahal
Fruit and vegetable carving artist M. Elanchezhian has carved the images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Taj Mahal on a watermelon.
US President Donald Trump is set to land in India shortly. Trump will be accompanied by wife and first lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and his delegation. Trump will land in Ahmedabad, will also vsit Agra and finally arrive in New Delhi. Here's how much time the US President will spend in each city.
US President Donald Trump landed in Ahmedabad at 11:37 am. Trump, on Sunday had left for his maiden visit to India for talks with the top Indian leadership during which the two countries are expected to significantly ramp up bilateral relations, especially in the defence and strategic ties.
Considering the high security arrangement for US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to visit Taj Mahal in Agra with his wife and US first lady Melania Trump today, entry for civilians at the historic monument will be closed after 11:30 today.
Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials said on Sunday.
Ahead of Trump India visit, security teams are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a full-proof secure cover for the most powerful leader in the world, agencies have deployed langurs (long-tailed monkeys) on the route of Trump's convoy to tackle the menace of monkeys who create misery in Agra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to accompany US President Donald Trump and his family members during their visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday.
With US President Donald Trump's visit round the corner, Agra is galloping to look the best. The authorities have taken up various works including removing encroachments, beautifying crossings and widening of roads. But there is a roadblock. The dilemma lies between Trump and the road leading from the Agra airport to the Taj Mahal.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be visiting Agra on Tuesday to take stock of arrangements for the visit of US President Donald Trump to the city of Taj Mahal.
The district hospital and the SN Medical College hospital have made arrangements to isolate suspected patients coming from abroad, but the level of confidence in government health services is low.
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for selling the country's public sector undertakings (PSUs), taunting that he might even sell the Taj Mahal or Red Fort.
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