Heritage Building Demolished in Jaipur's Walled City
Controversy erupts in Jaipur as a heritage building on Chaura Rasta is demolished for new construction. Residents allege JMC inaction despite complaints. UNESCO has raised concerns.
Controversy erupts in Jaipur as a heritage building on Chaura Rasta is demolished for new construction. Residents allege JMC inaction despite complaints. UNESCO has raised concerns.
Students from The Century School, Gharaunda, explored Jaipur's rich heritage on an educational trip, visiting iconic sites like Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Dense fog at Delhi's IGI airport forced six flights, including two international, to divert to Jaipur Monday morning. Passengers faced long delays. Check flight status before heading to the airport.
Rajasthan govt identifies 4,276 unsafe urban structures. Heritage evaluation will decide their fate: preservation or demolition for public safety. Jodhpur tops the list. Read more.
Jaipur Range police arrested 64 individuals in a two-day cybercrime drive, seizing phones, SIMs, and cash. 20 FIRs were registered in the coordinated operation.
Madurai gears up for its first major literary festival, 'Sangam,' on Jan 30-31. Inspired by Jaipur, it will feature writers, artists & cultural events at heritage sites. Free entry with registration.
The 2nd Vedanta Jaigarh Heritage Festival concluded on Dec 7, 2025, blending royal traditions, music, and crafts. Read about the immersive cultural experience that drew artists and visitors nationwide.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls for urgent protection of the city's intangible heritage amid modernisation and climate change. Discover why preserving its soul is critical.
A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation admits an 'inadvertent error' placed a modern high-rise and a family's bungalow on the heritage list. The HC gives 4 weeks to decide on the 96-year-old petitioner's plea for repairs.
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas leads protest march in Jaipur, alleging a ₹1,000 crore scam in Jaipur Metal Factory's transfer to Alchemist. Read the full story.
The state-of-the-art Institute of Cardiac Sciences at Jaipur's SMS Hospital remains non-operational, missing its December deadline. Officials cite quality work and final construction stages. Read for details.
Jaipur households get relief as fresh winter vegetables from local farms flood Muhana Mandi, causing a significant price drop. Traders predict further declines by mid-December. Read more.
Former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas announces protest march in Jaipur, demanding Rs 15 lakh compensation for Metal Factory workers and threatens Supreme Court action. Read the full story.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
Explore 10 iconic Indian monuments, from the Taj Mahal to Sanchi Stupa, built by dynasties like the Mughals, Cholas, and Ahoms. Discover their history and architectural brilliance.
Vedanta Limited announces the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025, backed by key sponsors like HDFC Bank. The event celebrates Rajasthan's culture from Jan 24-26, 2025. Discover the lineup!
Jaipur's new land registry rule requiring conversion certificates faces backlash. Critics argue it disadvantages small landowners and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan govt halts property registration via housing society pattas to tackle illegal colonies and protect buyers. Lawyers protest, calling it unjust. Details inside.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
A thief broke into a locked house in Jaipur's Karni Vihar and fled with jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh, cash, and valuables while the family was at a wedding. Police are investigating.
A massive fire broke out at an ice-cream factory in Jaipur's Bais Godam Industrial Area early Thursday. Ten fire tenders fought for seven hours to control it. Read the full report.
Lawyers in Jaipur protest new rule requiring land conversion proof for registration, causing a 50% drop in daily transactions. The state aims to curb illegal sales.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
Jaipur Development Authority reverses demolition plan for a Shiva temple on Gandhi Path following public protest. An officer suspended for serving notice without due process. Details inside.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
A 23-year-old man died and a woman was injured after a speeding SUV hit multiple two-wheelers in Jaipur. CCTV captured the crash, but no arrests made yet. Read the full report.
A Jaipur traffic policeman clung to a truck's bonnet for nearly half a kilometre after the driver refused to stop. Read about the brave constable's ordeal and the driver's arrest.
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.