heritage preservation
PM Modi Welcomes UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at India's Historic Red Fort
Dec 09, 2025 02:42 am CST
India hosts the 20th session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together delegates from over 150 nations to preserve living cultural traditions. Prime Minister Modi celebrates this milestone event that coincides with the 20th anniversary of India's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
Assam Cabinet Approves Scheduled Tribe Status Recommendation for Six Indigenous Communities
Nov 27, 2025 10:16 am CST
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a crucial Group of Ministers report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six indigenous communities. If approved by the central government, this landmark decision would classify Assam as a tribal state. The cabinet meeting also approved land allocation for a heritage museum featuring the historic Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum.
Meitei Community Protests Demolition of Historic Manipur Rajbari in Shillong: Calls for Independent Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 01:47 am CST
The Meitei community in Shillong has organized large-scale protests following the controversial demolition of the historic Manipur Rajbari, where Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh signed the 1949 agreement merging Manipur with India. While the government claims structural concerns necessitated demolition for reconstruction, civil society organizations demand an independent investigation and question why heritage restoration experts weren't consulted before dismantling this 80-year-old cultural landmark.