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Heritage activists flag threats to Ramappa temple from SCCL mine project
Heritage activists oppose a proposed Singareni Collieries Company Limited open-cast coal mine near the UNESCO World Heritage Ramappa Temple in Telangana.
Postgraduate course in folklore and performing arts starts at Janapada Loka
Karnataka Janapada Parishath has introduced a postgraduate degree program in folklore and performing arts at the Janapada Loka campus in Ramanagara.
Climate science literacy exhibition held at Mysore Palace
A climate science literacy exhibition was hosted at Mysore Palace in collaboration with UNESCO and other foundations.
Experts oppose use of AI in school education, write to government
Education experts in Karnataka have formally opposed the integration of artificial intelligence in school education, citing concerns over its impact on children's critical thinking and psychological development.
DDMA conducts tsunami mock drill at Veliyankode coast
The District Disaster Management Authority conducted a tsunami preparedness mock drill at Veliyankode coast in Kerala.
New excavations at Gharapuri Elephanta reveal secrets of history
Archaeological excavations at Gharapuri Island (Elephanta Caves) have revealed evidence of a significant international trading port dating back 1,500 years.
Tsunami emergency response drill conducted in Thiruvananthapuram
A tsunami emergency response mock drill was conducted in the Karumkulam panchayat of Thiruvananthapuram to test institutional preparedness.
India nominates Ahom era monuments for UNESCO world heritage status
India has submitted the Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble for UNESCO World Heritage site status.
Odisha seeks central support to nominate Rath Yatra for UNESCO tag
The Odisha government has requested the Centre's support to nominate the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
South Korean tourist injured by monkey at Taj Mahal
A South Korean female tourist was injured by a monkey at the Taj Mahal in Agra, raising questions about security arrangements and ambulance response times.
Draft notification for Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area expires without consensus
A draft notification proposing 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area expired without consensus among states, prompting plans for a seventh draft.
UNESCO inscribes Sarnath as World Heritage site raising India total to 45
Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in Varanasi, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, bringing India's total to 45 sites.
Keoladeo National Park faces water crisis amid insufficient rainfall and dam supply
Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park faces a severe water crisis due to insufficient rainfall and the lack of water release from Panchana Dam, threatening local biodiversity and tourism livelihoods.