India's Culture Ministry will allow corporate donors to choose architects and agencies for ASI monument conservation under a new PPP model. This aims to speed up work and build capacity for 3,685 protected sites.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced a major city-wide cleanliness campaign in Patiala, promising strict fines for littering and outlining future green projects. Join the drive for a cleaner city.
A Lakkundi family finds 466g gold jewellery but ASI says it's not treasure. Govt halts their house construction, leaving them homeless. Read the full story.
ASI says Lakkundi gold ornaments likely a recent family cache, not ancient treasure. Heritage Authority disputes claim, plans to petition for a thorough review. Details inside.
At a major conference in Lucknow, scholars unveiled new findings on India's 'Second Urbanisation', from Nalanda to Old Delhi. Discover the urgent call to preserve our heritage.
The Archaeological Survey of India announces extensive new excavations in Dwarka, both on land and underwater, using modern tech to explore the region's ancient past. Read the full story.
Archaeological Survey of India resumes excavation at Suka-Sari temple complex in Bhubaneswar's Old Town, seeking remnants of a large Devi temple and other ancient structures. Discover the latest findings.
A sudden dry grass fire caused smoke at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Operations remained smooth as authorities contained it within 30 minutes. Read the full report.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI Sarabjit Singh for taking a bribe of Rs 5,000 to influence a bail case. Read the shocking details of the corruption trap.
ED conducts searches at I-PAC offices linked to a coal smuggling case, with CM Mamata Banerjee intervening. Also, ASI to adopt a PPP model for monument conservation, and US threatens 500% tariffs. Read the full briefing.
ASI announces extensive new archaeological digs in Dwarka, using modern tech to explore its legendary past. Discover the plans for underwater and land exploration.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Assam police recover Rs 14.5 lakh from a daily-wage labourer's home in Dibrugarh, raising suspicions of terror funding or organised crime. The labourer is in custody as investigations intensify.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
The dark, suspenseful teaser for Jeethu Joseph's new film 'Valathuvashathe Kallan' is out, featuring Biju Menon & Joju George. Fans are buzzing! Read their reactions and film details.
The body of Biju Gopalan, 58, was discovered in Poovanpara River. Attingal police are investigating the circumstances of his death. Read for details.
Dense fog paralysed Odisha for 3rd day, halting flights at Bhubaneswar airport for 4 hours and delaying trains up to 18 hours. IMD warns of continued fog till Jan 7. Read for full impact details.
The 800-year-old Virupaksha Swamy Temple in Mulbagal, Karnataka, lies in a shocking state of neglect despite its proximity to ASI-protected monuments. Discover the plight of this forgotten heritage site.
DRI Bhubaneswar seized 8 kg marijuana from a Bangkok flight passenger. Valued at Rs 7.5 crore, the drug bust led to the arrest of the Mumbai carrier and a Kerala receiver after a 5-hour chase. Read the full details.
A sarpanch and a police ASI face action in Amritsar for alleged corruption. Vigilance Bureau arrests the sarpanch for demanding a bribe, suspends the ASI for extortion. Details inside.
Dense fog in Odisha led to 2 flight cancellations & major train delays at Bhubaneswar airport. Rajdhani Express was 7+ hours late. IMD issues fog warnings. Read more.
Four Gurgaon police personnel, including an ASI, suspended after a car crash involving a VIP convoy near INOX Mall on New Year's Eve. FIR cites rash and drunk driving.
Explore Maharashtra's heritage independently! ASI launches self-guided digital audio tours at Kuda Caves & Lohagad Fort using QR codes. Plans to expand to 24 more monuments. Read more.
Viral video exposes severe seating shortage at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik Airport. Passengers forced to sit on floor, stairs due to flight delays. Airport authorities apologize, promise improvements.
A drunk Assistant Sub-Inspector in Gurugram crashed his car into a vehicle on VIP duty. The ASI has been booked, and an investigation is underway. Read the full details.
Haryana Cabinet approves a government job for the widow of ASI Bijender Singh, killed in 2022. The decision, led by CM Nayab Singh Saini, fulfills a compassionate appointment promise.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a govt job for ASI Sandeep Lathar's widow and expands the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Cabinet also approves OPS for drivers and cracks down on illegal property registrations.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a Rs 4.96 crore, 27-month restoration for the crumbling Mandvi heritage structure, a year after cracks first appeared. Learn about the delayed rescue effort.
Orissa High Court directs committee to begin inventory of centuries-old jewels in Puri's Ratna Bhandar after ASI completes conservation. Next hearing on Jan 27.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Rakesh Meena's burnt body was discovered in his Udaipur home. Police investigate the cause of the fire as the officer had been absent from duty. Read for details.