Archaeological Survey of India

Foundation laid for first National Museum of Epigraphy in Hyderabad

Feb 05, 2024

Hyderabad, Feb 5 (IANS) The foundation stone for the country's first digital National Museum of Epigraphy was laid at the famous Salar Jung Museum here on Monday.

Muslim side apprehends damage to Gyanvapi mosque during survey

Jul 26, 2023

Prayagraj, July 26 (IANS) The management committee of the Gyanvapi mosque has apprehended that the historic structure may fall during the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey.

Delhi HC asks ASI for record on 1914 notification declaring mosque inside Qutub complex

Jul 22, 2023

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to provide records pertaining to a January 24, 1914, notification declaring a mosque located...

ASI Releases Pics of 2 Spots Under Conservation In The Taj Mahal

May 16, 2022

After Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking a ''fact-finding inquiry'' into the history of the Taj Mahal and the "opening of 22 rooms'' on the monument's premises, the Archaeological Survey...

Allahabad High Court Junks Petition Seeking Opening of Taj Mahal’s Sealed Doors

May 12, 2022

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court rejected a petition seeking to open 22 closed doors of Taj Mahal.

ASI Begins Charminar Repair Work After Lime Plasters Peel Off

Mar 22, 2021

The iconic Charminar was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth king of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Certain portions of the lime plaster on the ceiling of this historic 430-year-old edifice...

Charminar To Reopen From July 6

Jul 04, 2020

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad's iconic monuments Charminar and Golkonda Fort will reopen for visitors from July 6.

Change In Colour Of Taj Is A Matter Of Concern: SC

May 01, 2018

The apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India and abroad to first assess the damage and then take steps to restore the historic monument