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11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna

Discover 3 Jain sculptures from 11th century CE in Mysuru district. Shifted to ASI museum at IGRMS. Scope for excavations & research.

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Gyanvapi verdict: Varanasi Court to present ASI scientific report today

The Varanasi district Court will present the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) scientific report on the Gyanvapi mosque survey today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A historic landmark and colonial legacy, Last House breathes its last

Explore the historic Last House on Snob's Alley in Fort St George, a 20th century landmark with a fine carved staircase & views of Rajaji Salai.

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ASI submits Gyanvapi mosque survey report before Varanasi court in a sealed cover

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute: The ASI carried out the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The Hindu

ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report before Varanasi court in sealed cover

On the other hand, a petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (which manages Gyanvapi Mosque) seeking information about the survey report. Read further on Dynamite news:

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ASI granted one more week by Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

This comes after ASI asked for one week's time to file the survey report. The court fixed December 18 as the next date of hearing in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi mosque: UP court grants extension of another week to ASI to submit survey report

VARANASI: Granting time of one more week to Archaeological Survey of India, Varanasi district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha on Monday asked the agency to file report of scientific study and survey of Gyanvapi mosque on December 18.

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ASI likely to file Gyanvapi survey report in Varanasi court today

The report of the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is likely to be presented in the Varanasi court on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Counting of votes: Charminar closed to public on December 3

ASI-Hyderabad has been requested to close Charminar on Sunday due to Telangana State Assembly election vote counting.

The Hindu

Maski that unmasked the mysterious Devanampiye and established him as Emperor Ashoka

Devanampiye and Piyadasi (meaning ‘Devanampriya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ in Sanskrit and ‘beloved of the gods’ and ‘one with a benevolent gaze’ in English) were the two names that were widely referred to, either separately or together, in the ancient inscriptions and Buddhist literature found across South Asia. Since nobody could authentically…

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Morning Digest | Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, but differ over M.P., Rajasthan; GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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ASI gets 10 more days from Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

The next date of hearing is December 11. It is the sixth extension given by the court to the ASI to submit its report.

The Hindu

Charminar closed for public in view of the Telangana State Assembly polling

Hyderabad City Police request ASI to close Charminar on Nov 30 due to Telangana State Assembly polling day. Golconda fort remains open, but police ask authorities to not allow anyone due to Section 144.

The Hindu

Gyanvapi case: Court reserves order on ASI plea seeking extension

VARANASI: Varanasi district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha on Wednesday reserved the order on the Archaeological Survey of India’s plea seeking three more weeks to submit the survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex before the court. The court is expected to deliver the order on Thursday.

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The inland fishermen who light the Maha Deepam atop Tiruvannamalai

For centuries, fishermen of Paruvatha Raja Kulam have been entrusted with lighting the copper cauldron atop Annamalai Hills on Maha Deepam. Manikandan and his nephew, Ravishankar, are part of the tradition. They carry the cauldron, ghee, camphor, and cotton cloth for the ritual. 2,500 people witness the event, while only…

The Hindu

Gyanvapi mosque complex: ASI again seeks more time to submit scientific survey report

Archaeological Survey of India seeks 3 weeks from Varanasi court to submit report on Gyanvapi Mosque complex. Court to hear plea on Nov 29. ASI needs time to assimilate data from experts and surveyors. Report to determine if 17th-century mosque was built on pre-existing Hindu temple.

The Hindu

‘Kancheepuram deserves world heritage status,’ says architect Abha Narain Lambah, who helped get Santiniketan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Abha Narain Lambah has been a pioneer in India's conservation field, restoring iconic buildings from Elphinstone College to Mumbai's Opera House. Her practice has won several UNESCO awards and she has crafted management plans for Ajanta Caves and prepared the dossier for Santiniketan’s UNESCO listing. She has worked with governments…

The Hindu

Stakeholders submit list of demands to Tourism Minister of Karnataka

New York-based historians Richard Vines and Nancy Frances also participated in the meeting. Mr Vines said that there was a need to create more attractive content online that could increase footfalls. He urged the government and stake-holders to make an effort to retain tourists for more than a day in…

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Shravanabelagola, Lakkundi to be proposed for inclusion under tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mysuru monuments to be proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tenders to be invited to conduct study of Shravanabelagola & Lakkundi. DAMH Commissioner Devaraj says entry into UNESCO tentative list is prerequisite for final inscription. Belur & Halebidu temples waited 9 yrs, Somanathapur included in serial nomination. Shravanabelagola is ancient…

The Hindu

Tourists need better facilities at Hampi, says High Court

Stating that the World Heritage Site of Hampi needed better tourism infrastructure and facilities for tourists, the High Court Karnataka on Saturday requested the Advocate-General to convey its suggestion to the State government to take necessary steps as tourism would also yield good revenue to the exchequer.

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ASI gets 10 more days to submit survey report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The Varanasi district court on Saturday gave 10 more days to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Gyanvapi survey: ASI gets 10 more days to submit report

VARANASI: The Varanasi district court on Saturday granted 10 more days to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

The Hindu

Archaeological Survey of India gets 10 more days to submit report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

Archaeological Survey of India given 10 days to submit scientific survey report of Gyanvapi Mosque complex by Nov 28; Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav said due to non-availability of technical report. ASI earlier told court survey completed but may take time to compile report. Court earlier granted 4 weeks…

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IGNCA promoting interdisciplinary study of Indian rock art

Indian rock art, from Stone Age cave paintings to Ajanta and Ellora murals, is being studied as a separate discipline. The Culture Ministry is setting up a rock art centre in Nagpur, a heritage park in Leh, a gallery in Raipur, and a certificate course at IGNCA. MoUs with ASI…

The Hindu

Qutb Shahi-era rampart wall in Golconda on verge of collapse; experts seek ASI attention

Experts say rechannelling of water has negatively impacted the ramparts of Golconda Fort’s Naya Qila, Hyderabad’s famous heritage monument

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