Archaeological Survey Of India

Charminar, Hyderabad's Symbol, Damaged As Chunk Of Pillar Falls

Hyderabad News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday May 3, 2019

Charminar, the monument which symbolises Hyderabad, suffered damage after a part of one of its pillars fell down late Wednesday night, raising concerns about the stability of the 428-year-old structure.

Taj Mahal's Colour Appears To Have Changed Due To Pollutants, Says Centre

India News | ANI | Sunday December 23, 2018

Pollutants from various sources have been superficially depositing on the marble surface of Taj Mahal as particulate matter and due to scattering of light by these particles, the marble surface of Taj Mahal appears to have changed in colour.

Kohinoor "Surrendered" Not Stolen, Says Archaeological Survey of India

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

The 108-carat Kohinoor diamond was "surrendered" by the Maharaja of Lahore to the Queen of England and "not handed over" to the British nearly 170 years ago, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in reply to an RTI query by a Ludhiana-based activist.

254 Medieval Era Coins Discovered At Khirki Mosque In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Over 250 copper coins belonging to the reign of Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) and his successors have been discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the premises of Khirki Mosque in Delhi during the course of conservation of the monument.

Cracks Found On Puri Jagannath Temple's Central Beam

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 22, 2018

An inspection team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday found cracks in the column capital of Jagannath temple's Nata Mandap in Puri.

PM Modi Urges People To Participate In Conserving Monuments In India

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 12, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched for people's participation in preserving India's archaeological legacy and questioned the rules which prohibit them from clicking photographs at certain monuments.

After Red Fort, 4 Sites In Delhi Get "Adopt A Heritage" Tag

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 1, 2018

'Monument mitras' (friends of heritage sites) have been appointed for five heritage sites in Delhi, including the Red Fort, under the government's ambitious 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme.

Delhi's Qutub Minar Under Renovation As Bird Excreta Causes Damage

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 1, 2018

Bat poop and bird droppings are spelling nightmare for the centuries-old Qutub Minar in Delhi, following which the ASI has started work on replacing its old wooden doors and windows, a senior official said today. The work will be completed by this month end.

Red Fort Restoration By December, Says Centre After "Adoption" Row

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 29, 2018

Even as a debate surrounding the Red Fort being "adopted" by a private party rages on, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said on Monday that its restoration-and-conservation work would be completed by December this year.

Archaeological Survey Of India To Give Facelift To Delhi's Purana Qila

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 21, 2018

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken up several important conservation, restoration and upgradation works at the Purana Qila here and are setting up a modern gallery which will display artefacts and pottery from ancient India, an official statement said on Sunday.

After 34 Years, Puri Jagannath Temple Treasury To Be Opened For Inspection

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday April 3, 2018

This dark room laden with treasure has remained shut since 1984. Someone entering it now will need an oxygen cylinder. For 34 years, the door of the ratna bhandar or treasury of the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri, has not seen light. But tomorrow, 10 people will unlock the room and step inside to check its structural integrity under c...

Taj Mahal Entry Restricted To 3 Hours From Sunday

Agra News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 29, 2018

Entry to the Taj Mahal will be restricted to only three hours starting from Sunday, according to a notice issued by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Government To Cap Visitors To Taj Mahal At 40,000 Per Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 3, 2018

The Archaeological Survey of India is likely to restrict the number of tourists visiting the Taj Mahal to 40,000 daily, and put a three-hour cap on each ticket holder to tour the 17th-century Mughal monument in a bid to preserve the heritage site/

Restorers Find Underground Floor In Lucknow's 'Umbrella Palace'

Lucknow News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 8, 2017

Restorers working on the early 19th century Chattar Palace on the banks of the Gomti have stumbled upon an underground hidden floor, complete with French arches, say officials.

Archaeological Survey of India Bans Selfie Sticks At 46 Site Museums

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Archaeological Survey of India said besides selfie sticks, heavy equipment and accessories used for photography has also raised concerns.