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International Buddhist Conclave 2018 held in New Delhi

August 23, 2018

The International Buddhist Conclave (IBC), 2018 was held in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind. It was sixth edition of International Buddhist Conclave. Its theme was ‘Buddha Path – The Living Heritage”. Key Facts The Conclave ..

Swadesh Darshan Scheme: First project North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom launched

August 16, 2018

The first project under Swadesh Darshan Scheme ‘North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom’ was inaugurated in Manipur. The project covers two sites i.e. Kangla Fort and Khongjom in Manipur. Under this project, Union Tourism Ministry has carried out works such ..

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Rs. 904.80 Lakhs received as part of CSR under National Culture Fund

July 25, 2018

Ministry of Culture has announced that it has received Rs. 904.80 Lakhs for conservation and maintenance work of historical monuments as contributions part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under National Culture Fund (NCF). It also has revenue collected through various ..

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BSE’s iconic Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers secures trademark

July 18, 2018

Stock exchange major Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has secured image trademark for its iconic building, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers located on Dalal Street in Mumbai, Maharashtra under Trade Marks Act, 1999. With this, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers joins elite club of distinguished ..

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Archaeological Survey of India allows photography at Centrally protected monuments

July 14, 2018

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued order allowing photography within premises of protected monuments and sites. The order was issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned ASI’s rules prohibiting visitors from taking photographs at certain monuments while inaugurating ASI’s ..

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Dharohar Bhawan: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new HQ building of Archaeological Survey of India

July 13, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Dharohar Bhawan’ – the new headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at 24, Tilak Marg in New Delhi. Dharohar Bhawan is four-storeyed building built over 2.58 acres at a cost of Rs ..

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