Supreme Court Issues Status Quo On Gyanvapi Mosque Survey By ASI
The Supreme Court (SC) put a status-quo and said, " No excavation.. No invasive method." until we hear the plea. Notably, the Gyanvapi Mosque Management board moved the Apex Court, against the orders of the Varanasi Court, which allowed the Archeological team to inspect and survey the mosque, to find the truth behind the claims of the mosque having Hindu ancients. The court will hear the plea, on July 24.
Tags: Legal News, Status Quo, Gyanvapi Mosque, Survey, ASI
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Varanasi Court Allows Survey Of 'Gyanvapi Mosque'
The Varanasi Court allowed a "scientific survey" of the entire Gyanvapi mosque premises, except the 'wuzukhana' area which was sealed on the Supreme Court's directions, by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The judgement was on the application by four women worshippers, who claimed the Gyanvapi Mosque, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, had signs of an ancient Hindu temple. However, the petitioner likely to challenge the… read-more
Tags: Gyanvapi Mosque, Survey, Varanasi Court, ASI, National news, Legal
Courtesy: NDTV
Delhi Cop’s Son Cheated Of Rs 50,000 With Fake Job Offer In Gigolo Service
In a case of cheating, the son of a police officer has been allegedly deceived of Rs 50,000 on the pretext of getting a job in Gigolo service. Reportedly, the victim is a resident of Kingsway New Police Lines area, and is the son of an assistant sub-inspector of police. The police stated that the victim received a WhatsApp message offering him a job in Gigolo service.
Tags: Cheating, Delhi, ASI, Gigolo service, crime news
Courtesy: ANI
ASI To Utilise Closure Period Of Agra Monuments For Conservation
To properly utilise the lockdown period, the Archaeological Survey of India has decided to carry out a conservation drill for the historical monuments in Agra during the period. Reportedly, under the drill, monuments like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri will undergo conservation work while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. Notably, the budget passed for the renovation and conservation of the monuments is Rs 1 crore.
Tags: Agra, Taj Mahal, ASI, Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Entry In Historical Monuments, Sites Free For Women On March 8: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India has announced a free entry offer for women in historical monuments across the nation on March 8, given International Women's Day. The order stated that the free entry at recognised 3,691 protected monuments and archaeological sites would be applicable for foreign women too. Tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel said, "On this Women's Day, we will showcase our respect to the devis.”
Tags: International women's day, ASI, Archeological Survey Of India, Free Entry
Courtesy: The News Minute
ASI Plans To Launch Digital Repository Of Ancient Indian Monuments
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all set to start working on a central repository system in January 2021. The system will store all 'authentic' information about lesser-known monuments and ancient sites in different states throughout the country. To ensure accessibility to all, the repository will be available on the official website of ASI. The project was expected to begin in November 2020 but got delayed as many suggestions are… read-more
Tags: ASI, Repository, Ministry of Culture, Ancient Monuments
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
ASI Cordons UNESCO Site Hampi Chariot To Prevent From Damages
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has barricaded the stone chariot at Vijaya Vittala Temple in Karnataka's Hampi to shield it from damage. ASI Deputy Superintendent P. Kalimuthu said the barricade is to prevent "objectionable behaviour" such as touching and climbing up the monument by tourists. The UNESCO World Heritage monument is one among the three renowned stone chariots in India. The other two are located at Konark and… read-more
Tags: Hampi, India, Karnataka, Chariot, ASI
Courtesy: The Hindu