NEW DELHI: The Red Fort will remain closed for visitors from January 27 to January 31, according to an order issued by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
While the order does not mention the reason behind the closure, it refers to earlier orders of January 6 and January 18 whereby the iconic monument was closed from January 19 to January 22 due to a bird flu alert.
The monument was also shut from January 22 to January 26 due to the Republic Day celebrations. However, it was supposed to be open for visitors on January 27, but it did not, sources said.
Sources said after the violence that erupted in the Red Fort premises on January 26, the ASI has taken a decision to keep the gates shut to take stock of the damages.
Red Fort to remain shut for visitors till Jan 31
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Updated: Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 23:26 [IST]
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Red Fort will remain closed for visitors from January 27 to January 31, according to an order issued by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). While the order does not mention the reason behind the closure, it refers to earlier orders of January 6 and January 18 whereby the iconic monument was closed from January 19 to January 22 due to a bird flu alert.
The monument was also shut from January 22 to January 26 due to the Republic Day celebrations. However, it was supposed to be open for visitors on January 27, but it did not, sources said.
B B Lal: A Life In Search Of TruthÂ
by Aravindan Neelakandan - Jan 27, 2021 11:52 AM
Dr B B Lal
Snapshot
Dr B B Lal, recently conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, never let ideological persuasions drive academic and professional decisions.
In May, Braj Basi Lal shall be a centenarian. Popularly known as B B Lal, he has been awarded Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India.
His is a life dedicated to archaeology. With the announcement of the honour, many have pointed out to his role in unearthing the Ayodhya temple ruins.
His archaeological work on the
Ramayana sites did play a crucial role in providing clinching evidence for the existence of the Sri Rama
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has named actor Deep Sidhu and gangster-turned-social activist Lakha Sidhana in an FIR in connection with Red Fort incidents, officials said on Wednesday.
The Delhi Police has registered the case at Kotwali police station of North district under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and other legislations, they said.
Provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act and the Arms Act have been added in the FIR.
The police has invoked IPC sections 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 152 (assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc), 397 (robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt), and 307 (attempt to murder), they said.
Actor-Activist Deep Sidhu Named In Case On Tractor Rally Violence: 10 Points Actor-Activist Deep Sidhu Named In Case On Tractor Rally Violence: 10 Points The Red Fort, which was over-run by protesting farmers on Tuesday afternoon, has been temporarily shut. Deep Sidhu is the government s man, a farmer leader alleged.
Highlights Deep Sidhu is the government s man, a farmer leader alleged
Farmers have suspended their plans to march to parliament on Budget Day
New Delhi: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu, whom farmers have accused of being responsible for the unprecedented violence during the Republic Day tractor rally, has been named in a case filed by the Delhi Police, sources told NDTV. The police said he will be summoned for questioning soon. A handful of farmer leaders have also been named in the 25-plus cases filed by the police since Tuesday evening. While the police is holding farmers responsible for violating the agreed rules of the tractor ra