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Kolkata Corporation drafts rules for uniform standards for conservation, management of heritage structures in city
May 17, 2025 2:48 pm
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has forwarded the draft guidelines to the West Bengal government for approval.
History Headline: Tracing Delhi through its many names, histories
October 20, 2024 10:16 am
References to ‘Yoginipura’ as the name of an ancient or early mediaeval settlement in the Delhi area may have been connected with a Yogini temple that was once located in the area but no remains of an ancient temple in the area have survived.
New Hyderabad metro route to circumvent heritage structures
September 01, 2014 12:27 am
Metro construction along the markets would lead to demolition of hundreds of shops and displace footpath vendors and small traders.
Development works hit the conserving heritage roadblock
July 01, 2013 2:27 am
While the Chandigarh Administration expresses helplessness when dealing with major violations in several buildings of the Capitol Complex or alterations to several heritage structures across the city,when it comes to executing some basic work,conserving heritage is often used as a plea to stonewall such initiatives.
New fire safety norms drafted
August 27, 2012 3:54 am
In its meeting on August 21,the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) formed an expert panel consisting of its members and conservationists to draft a set of rules and regulations for fire safety for heritage structures in the city.
Heritage sites in way,Metro dials Europe
May 23, 2012 1:23 am
After running into roadblocks on the Central Secretariat-Kashmere Gate Metro corridor,which passes several protected monuments,the Delhi Metro is looking at European countries for tips on how to deal with construction work near heritage structures.
Study to ensure Metro doesnt mar heritage structures
May 09, 2012 1:12 am
Acknowledging presence of certain heritage structures along the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro,the citys development authority plans to undertake a study to ascertain the impact of construction on these structures and adopt any measures to mitigate it.
Panel moots compensation for repairs at heritage sites
August 01, 2011 2:23 am
With a view to encourage owners of protected heritage structures to undertake repair and restoration of their buildings,the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee has suggested they be given financial incentives and compensation for maintenance work.
Coming under regulation: signs of any kind around heritage structures
January 18, 2010 5:42 am
Signs on the façade and precincts of heritage buildings will soon be regulated by the Heritage Committee to protect their aesthetic beauty and unique architectural styles.
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