AGRA: Plant growth on the marble wall of the Taj Mahal‘s central dome has sparked concerns about the monument’s upkeep after a tourist shared a photo on social media. The plant, sprouting between marble stones on the northern side of the dome, comes days after rainwater seeped through the ivory-white marble structure, resulting in droplets…
NEW DELHI: After reports of water leakage from the main dome of the Taj Mahal, Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday slammed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for its inability to adequately maintain and protect the world heritage monument.“This is like failing a 10th class exam and applying for a PhD!,” remarked Owaisi on ASI’s argument…
AGRA: Incessant rain in Agra for 48 hours caused significant damage to the city’s historical monuments, including Taj Mahal. Archaeological Survey of India had put its staff on “surveillance” Thursday after water began to seep from the main dome of Taj, while its adjacent garden remained inundated.Superintending archaeologist Rajkumar Patel said Friday that a probe…
NEW DELHI: Agra Police on Saturday arrested two youths for pouring water at the Taj Mahal and inside its premises and claiming it to be a Hindu temple.Suraj Kumar Rai, deputy commissioner of police (Agra City), told news agency PTI that the two youths were arrested following a written complaint by the Central Industrial Security…
