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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway resumes toy train service from New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) resumed its Toy train regular services from New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling on Sunday after a long gap. Read f...

Sunday, November 17, 2024 5:22 PM

Taj Mahal covered with thick fog; Tourists disappointed due to low visibility

The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra was engulfed in a thick layer of haze on Sunday as pollution levels continued to rise. Read further on Dynamite News:

Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:16 PM

Palestine to participate in World Heritage Committee conference in New Delhi

The Committee conference will be held in New Delhi from 21st to 31st July at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Center. Read...

Friday, July 19, 2024 1:46 PM

Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra become part of UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Regis...

It was a proud moment for India and its culture as the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahrdayaloka-Locana were included in UNESCO's Memory of the Wo...

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:48 AM

UNESCO: Some 770 million adult people are illiterate worldwide, including two thirds of women

Some 770 million people are illiterate worldwide, with two thirds of them being women, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said at the 7th Internat...

Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:36 AM

TMC govt revived handicrafts sector in Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the handicrafts sector in the state has been revived in a big way by her government in the l...

Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:24 PM

Australia's Uluru opens to climbers for last time ahead of ban

Hundreds of tourists clambered up Australia’s Uluru on Friday, the day before a permanent ban on climbing the sacred rock takes effect following a dec...

Friday, October 25, 2019 2:06 PM

PM Modi: Terrorism, corruption being effectively tackled in New India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that terrorism, corruption, nepotism and dynastic rule were being effectively tackled in New India and his...

Friday, August 23, 2019 4:44 PM

UNESCO to assist reconstruction of Notre Dame post blaze

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) offered assistance to France for the reconstruction of iconic Notre Dam...

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:44 AM

TTZ chief, MoEF Secy responsible for preserving Taj Mahal

Supreme Court on Monday said the onus of maintaining and preserving the Taj Mahal was on the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Chairman and the Secretary of th...

Monday, July 30, 2018 5:59 PM

Who's in-charge of Taj Mahal, SC questions UP govt

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for its failure in preserving the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal.

Thursday, July 26, 2018 3:18 PM

Ahmedabad declared world heritage city by UNESCO

"Just inscribed as UNESCO world heritage site: Historic city of Ahmedabad #India", UNESCO said in a tweet.

Monday, July 10, 2017 4:54 PM

Ruchira Kamboj appointed next High Commissioner of India to Republic of South Africa

Ruchira Kamboj is presently Ambassador/PR to Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:26 PM