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Jalakandeswarar Temple taps into coin wealth accumulated in 25-foot-deep well

Vellore's Jalakandeswarar Temple recently recovered coins from its 25-ft-deep well, built in 1981. Coins of various denominations were collected from the well, which was dug to provide water to the temple. The temple lies within the 16th-century granite fort complex, which is under the control of the ASI and sees…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Man’s death: Case against PI, ASI in Hubballi

Following the death of a man allegedly in connection with a dowry harassment case, the Old Hubballi Police have registered a case against eight persons including a police inspector and assistant sub inspector of Keshwapur Police Station.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Ready to inspect renovated ‘Parvetu mandapam’, says BJP leader Bhanuprakash Reddy

BJP leader G. Bhanuprakash Reddy accepted TTD's offer to inspect 'Parvetu mandapam' & expressed readiness to provide details. He opposed demolishing ancient structures & suggested TTD seek ASI's advice before renovation. He urged TTD to depute an ASI official to avoid controversies & hand ancient structures safely to posterity.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Mamata threatens protests if Tagore’s name is not included in VB plaque

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

To criticise plaques on heritage is ‘wrong, ridiculous’: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati University calls "ridiculous" and "politically motivated" voices against plaques in Santiniketan to mark heritage area, which lack founder Rabindranath Tagore's name

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Delhi HC to hear on Dec 1 plea against not allowing prayers in Mughal Mosque

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has expedited the hearing date to December 1 for a petition challenging the prohibition on offering prayers in the Mughal Mosque located in the Mehrauli area.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023

Court rejects plea seeking ASI survey inside Gyanvyapi mosque wazukhana

Varanasi district court rejects plea to survey Gyanvapi mosque wazukhana area, citing Supreme Court's May 17, 2022 order. Petitioner seeks survey to identify religious character of mosque precincts as of Aug 15, 1947. Applicant to now approach Allahabad High Court.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Varanasi court grants 4 more weeks to ASI to complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The ASI, which was to submit the report of complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do the same.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Shooting of dance sequence near Tipu’s tomb sparks row

The shooting of a song and dance sequence for a Kannada movie near Gumbaz, which houses the tomb of 18th century ruler of Mysuru Tipu Sultan, has sparked a row

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Andhra Pradesh’s Bojjannakonda gets major facelift to draw more tourists

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023