Thondi's Historic Temple Granary Crumbles Due to Neglect
A 400-year-old temple granary in Thondi, Tamil Nadu, is on the verge of collapse. Locals urge the HR&CE department to restore this vital piece of cultural heritage before it's lost forever.
A 400-year-old temple granary in Thondi, Tamil Nadu, is on the verge of collapse. Locals urge the HR&CE department to restore this vital piece of cultural heritage before it's lost forever.
Iran demands UN action against Donald Trump's 'provocative' warnings of attacking its cultural sites. Tensions escalate amid nationwide protests over fuel price hikes. Read the full diplomatic showdown.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
The inaugural Heritage Walk in Prayagraj, flagged off from the Allahabad Museum, aims to connect citizens with the city's deep historical and architectural heritage. Explore the journey!
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Jaipur traffic police warn of heavy congestion on New Year's Day, deploy dynamic one-ways and extra personnel at key religious sites. Get the latest route restrictions and advisories here.
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
NDMC revises framework for 155 parking sites, aims to implement intelligent parking system by March 2025. Plan targets 15,158 vehicle slots across three zones for better commuter experience.
BSNL is set to deploy 23,000 new 4G sites across India to boost network coverage and compete with private telcos. The rollout, confirmed by MoS Pemmasani, aims to bridge the digital divide.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Former US President Donald Trump alleges Iran is using new sites to rebuild its missile programme, warning of 'stronger consequences'. Get the full story on the escalating tensions.
Tambaram councillors highlight severe encroachment by over 5,000 vendors. Read about the demand for a vending committee and the commissioner's action plan.
Ooty tackles plastic waste with water ATMs. Carry your bottle, get warm water for ₹10. Discover how this Nilgiris initiative is making a big impact. #SustainableTravel #Ooty
Karnataka Minister H K Patil asserts national treasures need government care. Excavation work at multiple prehistoric sites is ongoing, with a tender called for Lakkundi. Read the latest on conservation efforts.
Drinking water dispensing facilities at Chennai's busiest railway stations remain non-functional for months, leaving lakhs of daily commuters and staff in the lurch. Officials promise revival by Pongal.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.
Mohali Municipal Corporation generates Rs 1.55 crore revenue by auctioning 27 coconut water vending sites. The highest bid was Rs 12 lakh near Phase 11 gurdwara. Read about the new regulations.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's Sunday drive removed illegal vendors from footpaths in Sector 15, 41, 22 & Manimajra. 92 challans issued. Officials warn of regular action to decongest areas. Read more.
TV stars Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla were thrilled to find hot black coffee in a Japanese vending machine. The couple shares their travel bliss from Japan. Read more!
Madras High Court judges will inspect Chennai's Marina Beach on December 22 to assess vending regulations and Blue Flag Scheme plans. Key officials must be present.
A University of Madras student unearthed 50+ stone-age quartz tools in Mallankinaru, hinting at a prehistoric hub. This first evidence in the Gundar basin could reshape Tamil Nadu's ancient history. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh plans to upgrade facilities around the historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow, home to rare Sikh relics, as part of its religious tourism push. Rs 2 crore released.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida reviewed the comprehensive development plan for Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain caves. The plan focuses on amenities, accessibility, and urban integration for the ASI-protected heritage sites. Read more.
Thousands of Bengaluru street vendors face eviction without designated zones, despite the 2014 Protection Act. Officials cite obstruction, while vendors plead for livelihood. Read the full report.
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
Archaeologists pay tribute to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman director general, on her 100th birth anniversary. Discover her legacy, including the Diamond Triangle excavations and the golden Buddha casket find.
Archaeologists & historians paid tributes to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman DG, on her 100th birth anniversary. Her work unearthed Odisha's Diamond Triangle & Buddha relics. Read about her legacy.