Nepal's anti-graft body CIAA opens formal inquiry into alleged corruption in Pokhara International Airport, a $216 million project built with Chinese loan. Probe follows PAC report citing NPR 10 billion loss.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
Exemptee ASI Sushil Kumar granted default bail after Rohtak court finds police failed to file proper chargesheet within 90-day period in corruption case. Details inside.
Jammu and Kashmir Police take swift action, registering an FIR against an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Doda after a video surfaces showing him assaulting a biker. Read the full details.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu to examine reports and submit a formal proposal for underwater archaeological research on the mythical Kumari Kandam. The Centre awaits state's initiative.
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
Supreme Court orders fresh inspection of Old Goa bungalow after ASI finds violations. Retired judge Edgar Fernandes to oversee probe. Report due in 4 weeks. Read the full story.
Medical experts in Bengaluru link economic growth & globalised fast food to a sharp rise in adolescent obesity, causing PCOD, diabetes & lifelong health issues. Learn the causes and solutions.
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
Jammu & Kashmir Police register FIR against ASI Ghulam Ali for assaulting a doctor in Doda. This follows another recent case of police misconduct. Read the full details.
Jammu & Kashmir Police book ASI Ghulam Ali for assaulting a doctor in Doda district. This follows a similar incident involving a BDO last month. Read details.
A new RBI survey reveals Indian households expect inflation pressures to ease further, boosting consumer confidence and future spending outlook. Read the full details.
GSI expert reveals air pollution and construction near glaciers are causing rapid retreat. Satellite tech monitors GLOF threats. Learn how climate change is altering India's vital water towers.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs CID & ACB chiefs to submit sealed Parakamani probe reports. Court denies copies to accused, next hearing on December 9. Read for full details.
ASI introduces a free QR-based virtual tour at Pune's ancient Pataleshwar Caves, featuring 360-degree visuals and multilingual narration to enhance heritage accessibility. Explore now!
A Chandigarh Police ASI, allegedly drunk, went on a rampage in Sector 34, damaging over a dozen vehicles. The incident has sparked outrage and an internal probe.
The detailed report on the significant Keeladi archaeological excavations has been submitted to two subject experts for review. The government confirmed the move in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the process for timely findings.
India has successfully retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries since 1976. The ASI also conserves 3,685 national monuments, enhancing visitor amenities nationwide. Read more on India's heritage recovery efforts.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Tensions flared at Mhow's Bhojshala as ASI officials barred a new portrait of Waghdevi, citing a 2003 order. Devotees protested, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.
Delhi's Red Fort will be closed to visitors from December 5 to 14, 2025, to host a prestigious UNESCO committee meeting on intangible cultural heritage. Plan your visit accordingly.
A UT police ASI was arrested after taking an immigration fraud accused to a hotel for beer before a court hearing. SSP ordered an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Taj Mahal remains India's most popular monument, attracting 6.9 million visitors in 2024. Discover the full top 10 list and key tourism trends from the latest ASI data.
The Zoological Survey of India confirms a non-venomous snake species, thought to be only in China, has been in Arunachal Pradesh for decades. Read about this major zoological discovery.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
Archaeological Survey of India displays before-and-after photos of Kedarnath shrine conservation after 2013 disaster. See the remarkable transformation achieved through expert restoration work.