Mumbai Maharashtra Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly on Thursday that the 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon that was brought to the state from London was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.He also rejected the claim that the government spent several crores of...
"Wagh Nakh" will be kept in the government museum in Satara on July 19 where Sambhaji, Shivaji's descendants and Sardars will visit, the minister said in the Assembly.The minister said that during his visit to London last year, he had signed an agreement to bring tiger claws for a three-year...
Mumbai Maharashtra Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly on Thursday that no one has claimed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used the 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon brought to the state from London.He also rejected the claim that the government spent millions of...
Mumbai: The 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that the Maharashtra government intends to bring back from a London museum is not "original", historian Indrajit Sawant said on Monday and claimed that the one he used the legendary emperor remains in the state's...
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited the Nyukmadung war memorial near Dirang in West Kameng district and paid floral tributes to the 1962 war heroes.He laid floral wreath in honor of the martyrs of the India-China war on Sunday."Visited the Nyukmadung War Memorial...
Dubai [UAE], TripAdvisor has awarded several cultural and heritage sites managed by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) the Travellers' Choice Award 2024, following numerous accolades.This award recognizes Al Shindagha Museum, Al Fahidi Historic Quarter and Etihad Museum as some...
Tel Aviv [Israel], In a sobering testament to the magnitude of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, Captain Adam Ebbat, spokesman for Israel's Southern District Front Command, unveiled a temporary museum in the Nir Oz kibbutz.Rows of burnt vehicles, once a symbol of everyday life, now stand as a...
Jodhpur: India will develop the north and south blocks of Delhi's Raisina Hill complex as the world's largest museum in 2025, almost double the size of France's Louvre Museum, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said here on Sunday.An agreement has been signed between France and India for...
Patna, After rotting and rusting in the Patna Museum premises for almost 18 months, the road construction authorities rescued a British-era road roller culminating a dramatic journey for the ancient machine that has survived against all odds.The nearly century-old steam roller, manufactured by...
New Delhi, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with senior officials of his ministry on Saturday participated in an intense brainstorming session on the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, with the minister also visiting the site in Delhi with a French delegation.The museum...
Kolkata, A complete list of fauna species discovered and documented in the country will be published digitally on June 29, Zoological Survey of India director Dhriti Banerjee said on Wednesday.The list, called 'Indian Wildlife Checklist', will shed light on the faunal diversity of our country...
By Suchitra MukherjeeShimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Monday inaugurated the 'Chadwick House: Navigating Audit Heritage' Museum in Shimla, marking a significant milestone in the preservation and celebration of the institution's rich heritage...
Shimla Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the 'Chadwick House Navigating Audit Heritage' Museum here on Monday, showcasing the evolution, achievements and milestones of the CAG institution.Chadwick House, an important landmark in Shimla, has a rich and...
New Delhi: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visited the National Museum and the historic Purana Qila after holding "marathon meetings" with officials from the ministries, a senior official said on Saturday.A day earlier he led a yoga program at the Sun Dial Lawn at...
Mumbai, Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais released the book 'Gateways to the Sea - Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region' at Raj Bhavan here on Saturday.The book, compiled by the Maritime Mumbai Museum Society, contains "authoritative" accounts on the history of various ports and docks in...
As per the master plan, the National Inspiration Site is being developed on the banks of river Gomti in Sector-J of Basant Kunj Yojana area in Lucknow.Various construction works including a museum are currently going on at the National Inspiration Site.The responsibility of completing all...
New Delhi [India], Gujarat has added a new feather to its cap, increasing its global recognition and prestige, as Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has been named among the seven most beautiful museums in the world by the renowned Prix Versailles award for architecture. Has been listed...
New Delhi [India], Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded Kutch's Smritivan for getting a place in the prestigious world selection for the Prix Versailles Museum 2024.In a post on Twitter, Amit Shah said, "It is a poignant moment for all of us as Smritivan in Kutch has found a place...
New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj for being listed among the seven most beautiful museums in the world under the prestigious Prix Versailles award.In a post on 'X', Shah said Smritivan's listing under the prestigious...
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the inclusion of Smritivan Earthquake Museum in the world selection for the Prix Versailles Museum 2024.In a post on 'X' he said, "Smrutivan in Kutch is a tribute to those we lost in the tragic earthquake of 2001. It...