"In continuation to the office order of April 15, 2021, all the centrally-protected monuments, sites and museums under the ASI shall continue to remain closed due to the present COVID-919 pandemic situation till May 31, 2021, or till further orders with immediate effect and till May 15 or until further orders," the ASI said it its order.
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Covid-19: Taj Mahal, other ASI monuments to remain closed till May 31
Covid-19: Taj Mahal, other ASI monuments to remain closed till May 31
Taj Mahal in Agra and other centrally-protected Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) monuments will remain shut till May 31.
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UPDATED: May 13, 2021 01:25 IST
Taj Mahal and other monuments were closed on March 17, 2020 due to the first wave of Covid-19 but reopened after 6 months only to be shut again on April 15 this year. (Photo: India Today)
The 17th century Taj Mahal in Agra and other centrally-protected monuments will remain shut till May 31, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said on Wednesday.
Banners with portraits of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi that were displayed at the main entrance of the Secretariat in the Fort St. George campus on Friday, were
Rakhigarh has the distinction of being one of the largest Harappan excavation sites in the world. Excavated by Amrendra Nath of the ASI, this site in hues of brown and red is a showcase of a planned township with mud brick and burnt brick houses; proper drainage systems and designated areas of trade and residence are also in evidence. This ancient town has excavations from the medieval times made of red ware, which includes dishes-on-stand, vasse, jars, bowls, beakers, perforated jars, goblets and
handis. Other antiquities include blades, terracotta and shell bangles, semi-precious stone beads, animal figurines, toy cart frames, terracotta wheels, bone points, inscribed steatite seals and sealings.