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  UNESCO applauds Africa: Three sites removed from world heritage ‘in danger’ List

  World | July 10, 2025 8:58 IST

  The site was added to the danger list in 2010 due to rampant illegal logging, deforestation, and the smuggling of valuable timber. However, following years of focused conservation efforts, its condition has significantly improved, leading to its removal from the danger list.

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  World Heritage Day 2025: 7 must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

  Lifestyle | April 18, 2025 16:49 IST

  World Heritage Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage across the globe. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes more than 1200 properties, 43 of which are in India. Here are some must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in India.

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  Ajanta and Ellora Caves to Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage sites in India that you should visit

  Travel | January 04, 2025 12:50 IST

  If you're confused where to travel this year, UNESCO World Heritage sites could be your destination. There are 43 sites in India. Here are some of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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  Northern Railway starts holiday special train on UNESCO world heritage Shimla-Kalka railway line

  India | December 20, 2024 22:19 IST

  Shimla-Kalka railway line: There are a total of seven coaches including three general coaches and two each of chair car and first class.

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  Desilting Yamuna may compromise Taj Mahal’s stability, IIT experts warn SC

  Uttar Pradesh | October 09, 2024 13:11 IST

  IIT experts warned the Supreme Court that desilting the Yamuna River could jeopardise the stability of the Taj Mahal and nearby structures. A report highlighted the environmental impact, river pollution, and the urgent need for action to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  PM Modi inaugurates 46th session of World Heritage Committee, announces $1million contribution

  India | July 21, 2024 20:16 IST

  More than 2,000 international and national delegates from more than 150 countries are attending the World Heritage Committee meeting in India this year.

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  India to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 for the first time | DETAILS

  India | January 09, 2024 7:39 IST

  India will chair and host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 for the first time in New Delhi, said Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma.

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  Meghalaya's 'Living Root Bridges' in UNESCO world heritage site

  India | March 30, 2022 8:13 IST

  Locally known as "Jingkieng Jri", there are around 100 known living root bridges found in 72 villages in the East Khasi Hills district and West Jaintia Hills district of the mountainous state.

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  Durga Puja inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list

  India | December 15, 2021 20:28 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride over Durga Puja's inclusion in UNESCO's list.

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  UNESCO adds 5 more sites to World Heritage List

  World | July 29, 2021 11:41 IST

  The additions made on Wednesday were decided the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held online and chaired from Fuzhou, China, which is examining nominations from both 2020 and 2021, according to a Unesco statement.

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  World Heritage inscription to Ramappa temple brings cheer to T'gana; state vows to develop premises

  India | July 26, 2021 18:30 IST

  The state government would further develop the 800- year-old Kakatiya era temple premises and provide all amenities to those visiting the temple.

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  Telangana's Ramappa temple conferred UNESCO heritage tag

  India | July 25, 2021 18:53 IST

  Ramappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019.  

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  Gujarat stepwell in Unesco heritage site list, Narendra Modi hails move

  Politics | June 23, 2014 11:18 IST

  New Delhi: Rani ki Vav (queen's stepwell), in Gujarat's Patan town, has been added to Unesco's list of World Heritage sites, an official statement said Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the decision, calling it