Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat officially opened the museum, which showcases over 500 artefacts, many of which are on public display for the first time.

Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel constructed by the Delhi Sultanate, has surpassed the Mughal Empire’s Agra Fort to become the second most visited monument by foreigners in 2023-24, as per visitor statistics from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of Tourism.

Priority needs to be given to provide the basic amenities at all tourist spots to increase tourism to the state says Basavaraj Bommai the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The Culture Ministry in India has approved the reopening of 820 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected monuments that have remained closed since the Centre clamped a national lockdown to tackle the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. This was revealed by tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel. The list of monuments includes temples, mosques and churches, with 114 […]