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Darwin archives, Geneva Conventions now part of UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
New Delhi, April 19: The documentary heritage related to the life and work of naturalist Charles Darwin, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted by the UN in 1948 and the Geneva Conventions that contain the main rules aimed at limiting war crimes are now part of the UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
Assam CM hails inclusion of Gita in UNESCO Memory of World Register
Guwahati, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed the inclusion of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
Gita and Natyashastra included in UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi calls it 'proud moment'
New Delhi, April 18: In a remarkable development, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a noted Hindu scripture and Natyashastra, an Indian treatise on performing arts have been included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development as a proud moment for every Indian.
True recognition of India's rich culture: EAM as Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register
New Delhi, April 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is a "true recognition of India's documentary heritage" and "rich culture".
Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi says, Proud Moment
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his pride as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra were inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
Darjeeling's legendary steam locomotive 782B marks 125 years of service
Guwahati, April 17: In a significant tribute to India's rich railway heritage, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) on Thursday celebrated the 125th year of continuous service of the legendary B Class steam locomotive number 782B.
Gujarat's 18 heritage sites attract over 3.6 mn visitors in 2024
Ahmedabad, April 17: More than 3.695 million domestic and international tourists visited Gujarat's 18 heritage sites in 2024, as per government data shared on Thursday.
Art serves as a powerful expression of identity, heritage, community values: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, April 15: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday said that there is a deep interconnection between art and culture, as art serves as a powerful expression of identity, heritage, and community values.
PM Modi carrying forward Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha: Amit Shah
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for 'Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha.'
Bangladesh changes name, contents of UNESCO-recognised New Year procession
Dhaka, April 12: Bangladesh has decided to change the name and contents of the UNESCO-recognised traditional procession for the Bengali New Year.
Myanmar hit by 112 aftershocks following devastating earthquake
Yangon, April 10: As of Thursday, Myanmar has experienced 112 aftershocks ranging from magnitudes of 2.8 to 7.5, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.
Sachin Tendulkar visits UNESCO World Heritage site Kaziranga
Guwahati, April 8: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his family, on Tuesday visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), renowned for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.
Assam's Kaziranga witnesses an all time high of over 4.06 lakh tourists in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, witnessed an all-time high record number of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, in 2024-25, officials said on Wednesday.
Odisha CM elated over inclusion of Ratha Yatra, Bali Yatra in heritage inventory
Bhubaneswar, April 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of the famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri and Bali Yatra in the list of National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
Tamil Nadu: Locals celebrate 117th anniversary of Ooty toy train service
Nilgiris, March 31: The 117th anniversary of the Ooty Lovedale Hill Railway Station was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Ooty on Sunday. The historic railway station, built in 1907, was adorned with decorations, including a cake, while the Toda tribal people performed traditional dances. Tourists joined in the celebrations, danced enthusiastically and enjoyed themselves.
South Korea: Worst-ever wildfires contained in Gyeongsang provinces
Seoul, March 30: Massive wildfires that ravaged the provinces of North and South Gyeongsang for over a week have been fully contained, authorities said Sunday.
South Korea: Police book man suspected of starting worst-ever wildfires
Seoul, March 30: South Korea's Police authorities said on Sunday that they have booked a man suspected of starting massive wildfires that ravaged the southeastern part of the country.
Residents near South Korea's Hahoe Folk Village advised to evacuate as wildfires approach
Andong, March 26: Tensions are rising around Hahoe Folk Village in the southeastern South Korea's Andong on Wednesday, as wildfires that started in nearby Uiseong County last week are approaching the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Himachal signs pact with UNESCO to enhance education quality
Shimla, March 26: The Himachal Pradesh government, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to enhance the quality of education in the state, government officials said.
Jal Shakti Minister greets people on World Water Day, says India has made water conservation a mass movement
New Delhi, March 22: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil greeted people on World Water Day on Saturday and said India has made water conservation not just a matter of policy but a mass movement.
Tourists gather at Cambodia's Angkor Wat to watch equinox sunrise
Siem Reap, March 22: Large crowds of tourists rallied in front of Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat temple here early Saturday morning to see the stunning sunrise during the spring equinox, the APSARA National Authority said in a news release.
Doors of iconic Visva-Bharati University founded by Tagore to open for tourists after 5 years
Kolkata, March 21: Almost after five years, the gates of the legendary and iconic Visva-Bharati University, founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore at Bolpur-Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal, will be open again for the tourists.
After two years, Indore revives UNESCO tag quest for 'Ger'
Bhopal, March 18: After a lapse of two years, the authorities in India's cleanest city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday, will revive their quest to secure the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) tag for 'Ger', -- the grand procession celebrated annually during Rang Panchmi.
Chhattisgarh: Bastar's Kanger Valley National Park included in UNESCO's tentative list
New Delhi, March 12: In a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh's tourism, Chhattisgarh's Kanger Valley National Park has become India's new UNESCO heritage claimant with its unique biodiversity. This park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
MP's four historical sites secure place in tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage
Bhopal, March 12: Four historical heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh -- Ashokan edict sites, Chausath Yogini temples, Gupta period temples and fortresses of the Bundela dynasty have found recognition from the UNESCO.
Indians in Mauritius welcome PM Modi with traditional Bihari Geet Gawai
Port Louis, March 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed in Mauritius on Tuesday with traditional Bihari tradition of Geet Gawai.
Four Himachal villages to rein in buildout plans near UNESCO site
Shimla, Feb 28: For the first time, to regulate unprecedented tourism development in the countryside, four gram panchayats that fall in the biodiversity-rich Tirthan Valley, adjacent to the UNESCO site Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu district, have evolved and adopted a vision document under the Himachal Panchayati Raj Act.
Cambodia not base for kidnapping, cybercrime, human trafficking: PM
Phnom Penh, Feb 27: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday called for more international tourists, saying that the Southeast Asian country was not a base for kidnapping, online crime, or human trafficking.
Cambodia expects up to 7.5 million foreign tourists in 2025
Phnom Penh, Feb 26: Cambodia is projected to attract up to 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, Tourism Minister Huot Hak said on Wednesday.
Hearings conducted in Bengali at Calcutta HC bench to mark International Mother Language Day
Kolkata, Feb 21: Most of the hearings on Friday at Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Biswasjit Basu were conducted entirely in Bengali as a mark of respect to the International Mother Language Day.
Himachal Pradesh to collaborate with UNESCO to strengthen education: Minister Thakur
Shimla, Feb 21: Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur on Friday said the government would collaborate with UNESCO to strengthen quality, equitable and inclusive education for every child in the state.
Bangladesh pays tributes to heroes of historic language movement
Dhaka, February 21: : Thousands of people on Friday paid their tribute to the people who laid down their lives during the historic language movement at the Central Shaheed Minar in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.
Myanmar's first Thanakha performance competition highlights efforts for UNESCO recognition
Yangon, Feb 13: Myanmar has held its first-ever performance competition of Thanakha in Yangon, bringing together men and women who proudly showcased their cultural heritage by wearing Thanakha.
MP govt signs agreement with Finland-based organisation to promote tourism
Bhopal, Feb 13: The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finland-based organisation 'V Real' at Samatva Bhavan in Bhopal Niwas.
Timeless lifeline, powerful medium, says PM Modi on World Radio Day
New Delhi, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on World Radio Day on Thursday, highlighting the enduring significance of radio as a "powerful medium" that connects people across the world.
Duke of Edinburgh tours Bhaktapur on second day of visit, tries woodcarving
Bhaktapur, February 5: On the second day of his visit to Nepal, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, toured the ancient city of Bhaktapur on Wednesday, soaking in the local culture and history.
Cambodia completes restoration of ancient temple in UNESCO-listed Angkor Park
Phnom Penh, Feb 3: Cambodia has completed the restoration of a more than 1,000-year-old brick temple on the north side of Phnom Krom Temple in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said on Monday.
Theatre artist Naam Tel Tsur represents Israel at Kathakar festival underscoring cultural ties
New Delhi, February 2: The theatre actress Naama Tel Tsur represented Israel at the Kathakar International Storytellers Festival which was held from January 31 to February 2, underscoring the cultural relations between the two nations.
Australia's goldfields nominated for World Heritage List
Canberra, Jan 31: The Australian government has nominated the goldfields in the country's southeast for World Heritage status.
Abdullah bin Zayed attends celebration of Sultan Al Owais' centennial at Dubai Opera
Dubai, January 25: Sultan Bin Al Owaid Cultural Foundation has launched celebrations marking the centenary of the renowned Emirati poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais. The event was attended by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.