IIT experts warned the Supreme Court that desilting the Yamuna River could jeopardise the stability of the Taj Mahal and nearby structures. A report highlighted the environmental impact, river pollution, and the urgent need for action to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More than 2,000 international and national delegates from more than 150 countries are attending the World Heritage Committee meeting in India this year.
India will chair and host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 for the first time in New Delhi, said Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma.
Locally known as "Jingkieng Jri", there are around 100 known living root bridges found in 72 villages in the East Khasi Hills district and West Jaintia Hills district of the mountainous state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride over Durga Puja's inclusion in UNESCO's list.
The additions made on Wednesday were decided the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held online and chaired from Fuzhou, China, which is examining nominations from both 2020 and 2021, according to a Unesco statement.
The state government would further develop the 800- year-old Kakatiya era temple premises and provide all amenities to those visiting the temple.
Ramappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019.
New Delhi: Rani ki Vav (queen's stepwell), in Gujarat's Patan town, has been added to Unesco's list of World Heritage sites, an official statement said Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the decision, calling it
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