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August 6, 2025, 03:07 PM - 2 min read
Water seepage in Cave 32 at the Ellora complex is threatening rare ninth-century Jain frescoes.
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May 25, 2025, 04:38 PM - 2 min read
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrine’s architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said.
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March 4, 2025, 05:51 PM - 2 min read
On February 28, the court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to clean the mosque's premises but did not pass an order for its whitewashing.
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January 6, 2025, 02:49 PM - 3 min read
A Tamil Nadu study reveals that 90 per cent of graffiti from Iron Age archaeological sites parallels Indus Valley Civilisation signs, suggesting possible links. Artefacts and carbon-dated findings highlight ancient trade and cultural exchanges, though further research is needed to establish conclusive evidence.
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December 28, 2024, 05:02 PM - 3 min read
The excavation work at the Laxmanganj stepwell in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has entered its eighth day, continuing under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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December 20, 2024, 07:23 PM - 2 min read
Earlier this month, officials uncovered a reportedly ancient temple during an anti-encroachment drive near the Shahi Jama Masjid.
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December 9, 2024, 10:42 AM - 2 min read
The Archaeological Survey of India is expected to begin repair work on the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ of the Jagannath temple in Puri on December 16, following approval from the temple’s Niti sub-committee. The repairs follow a recent survey and aim to restore the treasury.
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December 9, 2024, 09:49 AM - 4 min read
The Maharashtra government is preparing to submit a proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India to nominate Lonar Lake for UNESCO World Heritage status. The move aims to enhance tourism, conservation, and global recognition for the lake, which is a significant geological and cultural site.
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December 2, 2024, 09:16 AM - 2 min read
The Archaeological Survey of India has decoded two significant Sanskrit inscriptions from Vietnam and Nepal, revealing the extent of India’s cultural influence in Southeast Asia and the Himalayan region between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. These inscriptions shed new light on ancient cultural and spiritual ties.
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November 30, 2024, 10:23 PM - 3 min read
The Archaeological Survey of India will reopen a section of the '80-pillared assembly hall' in Patna, which dates back to the Mauryan era. The site is believed to have hosted Emperor Ashoka’s Third Buddhist Council, and the hall will be opened after 20 years.
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November 22, 2024, 07:26 PM - 3 min read
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Gyanvapi mosque committee regarding a petition by the Hindu side for an ASI survey of the sealed area, where a structure claimed to be a "shivling" was found in May 2022.
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September 29, 2024, 03:11 PM - 2 min read
The government is reviewing ten geological sites proposed for UNESCO World Heritage status, as it seeks to protect the country's geo-heritage through upcoming legislation and aims to establish at least two geoparks in the near future, according to Mines Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao.
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