UNESCO world heritage site

DNA: When the United Nations organization UNESCO was formed in 1945

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Nov 16, 2022, 23:26 PM IST

Indian Railways: THESE 4 stations are listed under UNESCO World Heritage sites, will leave you awestruck!

Indian Railways not only offer breathtaking view but also tells a lot about the rich cultural heritage of the country through THESE 4 Railway stations listed under UNESCO's World Heritage sites. 

Oct 11, 2022, 18:08 PM IST

Police intensify probe into vandalism at Hampi

A carved stone pillar at Hampi was allegedly damaged by miscreants and the video of it has gone viral on social media. 

Feb 03, 2019, 17:28 PM IST

Miscreants allegedly damage pillar in UNESCO world heritage site Hampi; Karnataka Police initiate probe

Bellary Superintendent of Police (SP) Arun Rangarajan said that there are likely four-five people involved in the incident. 

Feb 02, 2019, 18:06 PM IST

Trains running on three heritage railway lines to make your journey even more pleasant

Three of the hill railways, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Apr 06, 2018, 15:08 PM IST

Nearly 60,000 evacuated after China earthquake kills 19

The 2008 quake set off deadly landslides in the region, obliterating towns and damming rivers -- creating menacing "quake lakes" that forced the evacuation of thousands downstream as the army worked to clear the blockages.

Aug 09, 2017, 19:55 PM IST

MP to seek heritage tag for Mughal era water-works

The state government has decided to take up the matter with the Centre.

May 11, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

IS wreaks new destruction in Syria`s ancient Palmyra

The Islamic State group has demolished more treasured monuments in Syria`s ancient Palmyra, a month after recapturing it from government forces, the country`s antiquities chief said Friday.

Jan 20, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

Pakistani minister demands an apology from Ashutosh Gowariker for distorting facts in Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Mohenjo Daro’

Shah said that this film has made a mockery of highly developed culture of the 5000-year-old civilization.

Sep 07, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

Ayutthaya: Once a diplomatic hub in the Siamese kingdom, now a Thailand heritage site

Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya was the second capital of the Siamese kingdom.

May 23, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Visit Mahabalipuram to admire monolithic structures and ancient rock works – See Pics

Mahabalipuram structures reflect the ancient Dravidian style of architecture with traces of Buddhist influence.

May 05, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Prince Harry lauds resilience of Nepalese people

Britain's Prince Harry on Sunday saluted the resilience of Nepalese people still struggling to recover from last year's devastating earthquakes as he called on the President and discussed post-quake rehabilitation efforts during his maiden visit to Himalayan nation.

Mar 20, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Darjeeling Toy Train to resume service soon

Around four years after services of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train were suspended because of massive landslides in Paglajora, about 50 km from Siliguri, fresh hopes have emerged that the train journey between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling will resume soon.

Dec 02, 2015, 13:03 PM IST