India's Santiniketan Makes it to UNESCO's World Heritage List
Santiniketan, the town in Birbhum district of West Bengal, where many years were spent by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, became a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Santiniketan was established in 1901 by the famous poet Tagore. It has functioned as a residential school and centre for art which has its roots embedded in ancient Indian traditions and carries a vision of the unity of humans across religious and cultural boundaries.
In 1921, a 'world university' was set up at Santiniketan which called for unity of humanity or "Visva Bharati". From a long time, India has been trying to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site.
Ukraine's Kyiv, Lviv Placed on Heritage 'in Danger' List: UNESCO
Major historical sites in two Ukrainian cities are in danger of destruction due to the war with Russia, the UN's heritage body UNSECO said.
They include the iconic Saint Sophia Cathedral in the capital, Kyiv, and the medieval buildings of the city's Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery site.
The historic centre in the city of Lviv was also placed on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
It said the conditions to fully protect the sites could not be met.
Faced with the risk of direct attack, these sites are also vulnerable to the shockwaves caused by the bombing of the two cities.
Sep 16, 2023
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone of Saragarhi Memorial in Ferozpur
In a formal ceremony held in Ferozepur, Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made a significant announcement that marked a profound tribute to the valiant Sikh warriors who gave their lives in the historic Battle of Saragarhi. A state-of-the-art monument, dedicated to commemorating the martyrdom of 21 brave Sikh soldiers, will grace the landscape of Ferozepur, with an ambitious timeline of completion within six months.
To ensure the timely completion of the monument, Chief Minister Mann personally pledged to monitor its progress in the coming months. He made it clear that any unwarranted delays or instances of corruption during construction would not be tolerated, with strict actions promised against those involved.
Sep 13, 2023
Ancient Idols, Pillars Found at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya
The remains of an ancient temple were found at the Ram Temple site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, where the excavation process is still underway for the construction of a grand Ram Mandir. The remains were mostly in the form of pillars and idols informed the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai.
Sep 12, 2023
Researchers Discover 24,000 Years Old Palaeolithic Cave Art in Spain
Archaeologists made a significant discovery of Palaeolithic cave art in 'Cova Dones' or 'Cueva Dones', a cave site in Spain.
With over 100 ancient paintings and engravings believed to be at least 24,000 years old, this discovery can arguably be considered one of the most important finds on the Eastern Iberian Coast in Europe.
The 500 meters long cave located in near Valencia is an often visited site for locals, hikers, and explorers. Despite this, the existence of Palaeolithic paintings remained unnoticed until researchers made this remarkable discovery.
Sep 11, 2023
Kota City Receives Heritage Chambal Riverfront
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Chambal Riverfront, featuring a spectacular Chambal Mata statue and significant infrastructure improvements.
The centrepiece of the Chambal Riverfront is a colossal statue of Chambal Mata, a deity of reverence in the region. According to reports, this sculpture has been crafted from 1,500 pieces of marble imported from Vietnam. Moreover, five elephant statues were installed beneath the towering 242-foot-high Chambal Mata statue.
A unique feature of the Chambal Mata statue is the ceremonial urn placed atop it. To supply water to this urn, four high-capacity pumps with a power rating of 75 HP each have been installed.
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