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Puppet Shows, Elephants, Forts: How The Vance Kids Fell In Love With India
In a chat with NDTV, Usha Vance, the Indian-origin Second Lady of the US, who has roots in Andhra Pradesh, shared her excitement about seeing the iconic Mughal-era monument with her children.
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From Hills To Heritage: 5 Quick Weekend Getaways From Delhi
Whether you're heading to the mountains, visiting historical forts, or experiencing spiritual calm by the Ganges, each of these destinations promises a refreshing break from the bustling life of Delhi.
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393rd Birth Anniversary Of Chhatrapati Shivaji To Be Organised In UP's Agra Fort
The 393rd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be organised in the Diwan-e-Aam premises of the Agra Fort on Sunday, an official said.
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Taj Mahal Gets Notice For Property Tax, Water Bills. "Mistake", Say Heritage Officials
The Taj Mahal in Agra, which draws millions of tourists to India each year, has been served notices for property tax and water bills for the first time in its 370-year history. Officials of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) call it a mistake.
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International Yoga Day: No Entry Fee At Taj Mahal Today For All Tourists
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will not charge any entry fee at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other monuments on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on June 21, an official said on Monday.
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Taj Mahal Reopens: 5,000 Visitors A Day, Online Tickets Only, Masks Must
The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened this morning with strict coronavirus safety guidelines after being shut for tourists for over six months. The Agra Fort too reopened today.
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort To Reopen On September 21. Cap On Number Of Tourists
The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will be open for tourists from September 21, Agra district magistrate Prabhu N Singh announced on Twitter today. The city, hugely popular among tourists for its heritage sites, has registered 3,459 coronavirus cases so far with 83 fresh infections reported today.
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All Monuments, Including Taj Mahal And Red Fort, To Open From July 6
All monuments, including the world-renowned Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort, will be reopened to the public from Monday for the first time since the country went into lockdown in March to fight the spread of coronavirus.
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Leopard Rescued After Getting Hit By Vehicle Near Agra Fort, Dies
A leopard, which was rescued from a canal near Agra Fort after it was injured, died, officials said on Thursday.
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Six-Foot Snake Found At UNESCO World Heritage Site Agra Fort
A nearly six-foot snake was rescued from the Mughal-era Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Tuesday. Authorities alerted animal welfare NGO Wildlife SOS after finding the rat snake in the control room of the sound-and-light show organised at the fort by Uttar Pradesh Tourism.
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Yogi Adityanath In Agra LIVE Updates: Chief Minister Leads Cleanliness Drive Outside Taj Mahal
Yogi Adityanath is visiting the Taj Mahal today as a part of his visit to Agra. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister will launch a cleanliness drive outside with a broom in hand and visit the graves inside.
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Yogi Adityanath Visits Yamuna Near Taj Mahal, Pulls Up Officials Over Sewage
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday visited the Yamuna, between the two world heritage monuments - the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort - and pulled up officials for letting raw sewage drain into the river.
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From wasteland, Taj Corridor to become Agra's green lung
At last, the controversial Taj Heritage Corridor, sandwiched between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, will be transformed from a wasteland into the city's green lung. The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department has been told to draw up plans to green the 80-acre dump yard and graveyard along the Yamuna river on which former chief minister Mayawati wanted to de...
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Puppet Shows, Elephants, Forts: How The Vance Kids Fell In Love With India
In a chat with NDTV, Usha Vance, the Indian-origin Second Lady of the US, who has roots in Andhra Pradesh, shared her excitement about seeing the iconic Mughal-era monument with her children.
-
From Hills To Heritage: 5 Quick Weekend Getaways From Delhi
Whether you're heading to the mountains, visiting historical forts, or experiencing spiritual calm by the Ganges, each of these destinations promises a refreshing break from the bustling life of Delhi.
-
393rd Birth Anniversary Of Chhatrapati Shivaji To Be Organised In UP's Agra Fort
The 393rd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be organised in the Diwan-e-Aam premises of the Agra Fort on Sunday, an official said.
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Taj Mahal Gets Notice For Property Tax, Water Bills. "Mistake", Say Heritage Officials
The Taj Mahal in Agra, which draws millions of tourists to India each year, has been served notices for property tax and water bills for the first time in its 370-year history. Officials of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) call it a mistake.
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International Yoga Day: No Entry Fee At Taj Mahal Today For All Tourists
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will not charge any entry fee at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other monuments on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on June 21, an official said on Monday.
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Taj Mahal Reopens: 5,000 Visitors A Day, Online Tickets Only, Masks Must
The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened this morning with strict coronavirus safety guidelines after being shut for tourists for over six months. The Agra Fort too reopened today.
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort To Reopen On September 21. Cap On Number Of Tourists
The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will be open for tourists from September 21, Agra district magistrate Prabhu N Singh announced on Twitter today. The city, hugely popular among tourists for its heritage sites, has registered 3,459 coronavirus cases so far with 83 fresh infections reported today.
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All Monuments, Including Taj Mahal And Red Fort, To Open From July 6
All monuments, including the world-renowned Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort, will be reopened to the public from Monday for the first time since the country went into lockdown in March to fight the spread of coronavirus.
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Leopard Rescued After Getting Hit By Vehicle Near Agra Fort, Dies
A leopard, which was rescued from a canal near Agra Fort after it was injured, died, officials said on Thursday.
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Six-Foot Snake Found At UNESCO World Heritage Site Agra Fort
A nearly six-foot snake was rescued from the Mughal-era Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Tuesday. Authorities alerted animal welfare NGO Wildlife SOS after finding the rat snake in the control room of the sound-and-light show organised at the fort by Uttar Pradesh Tourism.
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Yogi Adityanath In Agra LIVE Updates: Chief Minister Leads Cleanliness Drive Outside Taj Mahal
Yogi Adityanath is visiting the Taj Mahal today as a part of his visit to Agra. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister will launch a cleanliness drive outside with a broom in hand and visit the graves inside.
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Yogi Adityanath Visits Yamuna Near Taj Mahal, Pulls Up Officials Over Sewage
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday visited the Yamuna, between the two world heritage monuments - the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort - and pulled up officials for letting raw sewage drain into the river.
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From wasteland, Taj Corridor to become Agra's green lung
At last, the controversial Taj Heritage Corridor, sandwiched between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, will be transformed from a wasteland into the city's green lung. The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department has been told to draw up plans to green the 80-acre dump yard and graveyard along the Yamuna river on which former chief minister Mayawati wanted to de...
