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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.

Girl, Her Mother Allegedly Raped In Haryana; 7 Cops Among 18 Named

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 5, 2018

The victim told senior officials the main accused who was a ASI rank police official raped them at their home last month.

New, Refurbished Purana Qila Inaugurated "To Project Cultural Heritage"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 4, 2018

The goal of the Ministry of Culture is to make heritage monuments public friendly and within the reach of common man, union minister Mahesh Sharma said Wednesday while inaugurating the newly refurbished Purana Qila.

SSC SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs, ASI in CISF Examination, 2017 Final Result Expected Today

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday September 26, 2018

Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce the final result for Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and ASI in CISF Examination, 2017 today.

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.

In Delhi, Cop Injured In Shootout With Robbers

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 27, 2018

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) posted at Preet Vihar police station in East Delhi suffered injuries after he was shot at allegedly by robbers in the early hours today, the police said.

Photography Ban At Protected Monuments Lifted After PM Questions Rule

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 13, 2018

The ASI has issued orders to allow photography within the premises of centrally protected monuments, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned the logic behind the existing restrictions at an event.

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.

Punjab Cop Allegedly Touches Minister's Feet, Suspended On Phone

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) posted at Fatehgarh Churian police station near Batala was suspended for "misconduct" after he touched the feet of Punjab minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa at his Qadian residence, police said today.

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.

Jaipur Constable Dies While Competing In Race For Promotion

Jaipur News | ANI | Saturday June 16, 2018

A head constable of the Jaipur police died while competing in a race for promotion to the rank of assistant sub-inspector (ASI).

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.