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An abandoned Kamloops graveyard of children remind us of how little has been done even to begin the work on truth and reconciliation.

MUNESS Castle changing hands at auction will not affect the arrangements for the maintenance and care of the A-listed structure, Historic Environment Scotland has clarified. The 16th century castle and its surrounding crofting land is being sold with offers starting at £130,000. Historic Environment Scotland maintains the building, which is open to the public and is a popular attraction in Unst. 1 of 14Adverts A spokesperson clarified that the castle is a property in care of Scottish Ministers...

By Brij Khandelwal Agra– Alhough Agra could not celebrate World Heritage Day on April 18 due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, conservationists and green activists have once again highlighted the failure of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to free the string of monuments in the city of encroachments that were seen as a major threat to the health and safety of these precious properties. “The increasing visual pollution was another cause of concern,” warned environmentalist Dev...

Monuments dwarfed by encroachments ​ Tue, Apr 20 2021 8:42 IST | ​ 1 Views Sanitisation at Agras Taj Mahal.. Image Source: IANS News Agra, April 20 : Alhough Agra could not celebrate World Heritage Day on April 18 due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, conservationists and green activists have once again highlighted the failure of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to free the string of monuments in the city of encroachments that were seen as a major threat to the health and sa...

Riots at D.C. Capitol provoke strong emotions in Douglas County The Echo Press reached out to local state legislators to get their reaction to what some have described as a failed coup attempt that left five people dead. Written By: Al Edenloff | × Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington on Jan. 6. REUTERS...

In the summer of 2020, President Trump issued the Statues & Monuments Act, which would punish protesters who cause damage to federal buildings with 10 years in jail.