Archaeological Survey of India

Boat rides to resume at Purana Qila Lake in Delhi this winter

NEW DELHI: Delhiites can look forward to enjoying boat rides once again at the historic Purana Qila lake starting this winter. The Sabhyata Foundation which is the part of the Dalmia group has adopted the lake and formalized plans to introduce pedal boating as a recreational activity. The foundation took over the lake in March […]

Sambhal Mosque controversy reignites historical debates, featured in Aarti Tikoo’s upcoming Book

NEW DELHI: The 16th-century Jama Masjid in Sambhal has become the centre of a contentious legal and ideological battle, reminiscent of Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid case. This dispute, alleging the mosque was built over a Hindu temple, forms a key focus in journalist Aarti Tikoo’s forthcoming book, ‘Nehru’s India, Modi’s Bharat’, set to release under the […]

SC directs ASI to report on protection of Mehrauli Archaeological Park structures

The plea specifically seeks to safeguard the 14th-century Ashiq Allah Dargah, dating back to 1317 AD, and the Chillagah of Baba Farid.

ASI to undertake conservation of Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar

"The ASI will start by assessing and repairing the outer chamber of the Ratna Bhandar, followed by the inner chamber," Harichandan stated.

ASI should submit report on Kashi Vishwanath without further delay

The district judge court in Uttar Pradesh has granted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) a seventh extension to complete the survey of Gyanvapi mosque. The ASI has been given one more week, until December 18, to submit the scientific study and survey report on the mosque. ASI was expected to present its survey report […]