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March 23, 2026, 04:53 PM - 3 min read
India has nominated Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges, known as Jingkieng Jri, for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 2026–27 cycle.
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January 29, 2026, 09:06 PM - 5 min read
The meeting focused on the proposed inclusion of Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh) in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, highlighting its outstanding geological heritage, fossil wealth, cultural history, and potential for sustainable and inclusive development.
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September 29, 2025, 07:30 PM - 2 min read
The recognition was formally conferred during the 37th International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) meeting held in Hangzhou, China, from September 26-28. With this inclusion, India now has 13 Biosphere Reserves in the MAB Network.
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December 2, 2024, 07:07 PM - 2 min read
Minister of State for Tourism Indranil Sen said a “record” 2,489 homestays opened in the state, and 65 per cent of those are located in north Bengal.
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July 27, 2024, 10:09 AM - 2 min read
The ancient heritage site of Saint Hilarion Monastery/Tell Umm Amer in Palestine was granted the UNESCO tag and simultaneously added to the List of World Heritage in Danger after an "emergency nomination" amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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