Heritage Conservation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
J&K Chief Secy assesses measures taken for revival, conservation of heritage in UT
Srinagar, June 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting of the Culture Department of the Union Territory to assess the measures taken for the revival, restoration, preservation and maintenance of heritage and unique architecture, an official statement said.
Delhi Speaker seeks IGNCA help for Assembly building's conservation
New Delhi, April 22: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, on Tuesday, asked the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) to submit a report within three weeks on a conservation plan for the legislature building that served as the first Parliament of Independent India.
Vijender Gupta convenes meeting on heritage, conservation plan for Delhi Assembly building
New Delhi, April 22: Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta on Tuesday convened a key meeting with leading experts and officials to initiate the development of a comprehensive heritage and conservation plan for the iconic Delhi Legislative Assembly building--a site of profound historical and national significance.
Gujarat's 18 heritage sites attract over 3.6 mn visitors in 2024
Ahmedabad, April 17: More than 3.695 million domestic and international tourists visited Gujarat's 18 heritage sites in 2024, as per government data shared on Thursday.
32,000 people visit Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum in 75 days
Gandhinagar, April 17: As the nation, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards becoming a developed country by 2047 with the mantra of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi', Gujarat is also making invaluable contribution in realizing this vision, reads an official press release.
SC dismisses plea against Gujarat govt's acquisition of Sabarmati Ashram
New Delhi, April 1: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea filed by Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi raising concern over the Gujarat government's acquisition of the Sabarmati Ashram.
Transfer ASI-protected forts to state for conservation, development: Maha govt urges Centre
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar urged the Centre on Tuesday to transfer the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected forts to the state government for enhanced conservation and development.
Telangana CM congratulates Prince Rahim Aga Khan
Hyderabad, March 23: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday congratulated Prince Rahim Aga Khan on taking over as the 50th imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community.
Ashok Singh Thakur elected as Chairman of INTACH
New Delhi, March 22: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was conducted on March 22, 2025, at the Head Office located in New Delhi.
New Maharashtra Archives Building to be constructed at Mumbai's Bandra East
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government will construct a new “Maha Archives Building” on a 6,691 sqm plot in Mumbai's Bandra East, the Assembly was informed on Friday.
CM Omar Abdullah announces new Assembly, salary hike, final Amnesty & heritage push for J&K
Srinagar, March 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Thursday that a new Assembly building will be constructed soon, alongside the development of courts equipped for virtual hearings.
Mizoram Guv Gen VK Singh expresses grief on demise of Udaipur royal Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar
New Delhi, March 16: Mizoram Governor General VK Singh on Sunday expressed grief on the demise of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th custodian of the House of Mewar. Singh also offered his condolences to the family.
3,698 monuments under ASI care; 21 MoUs under PPP focused on better facilities at sites
New Delhi, Feb 13: There are 3,698 centrally-protected monuments/sites in the country under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which follows the National Policy for Conservation, 2014 for their conservation, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.