heritage restoration
Uttar Pradesh Government Proposes Renaming Mustafabad to Kabirdham: Restoring Cultural Heritage Linked to Sant Kabir
Oct 27, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to rename Mustafabad village to Kabirdham, citing the need to restore its historical connection to Sant Kabir. This initiative follows a pattern of name changes in the state aimed at reclaiming cultural and religious heritage, sparking debates about historical identity and political motivations behind such renaming efforts.
Manipur Heritage Crisis: Inquiry Demanded Into Demolition of Historic Redlands Building in Shillong
Oct 13, 2025 12:00 am CST
Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has requested an official investigation into the controversial demolition of the Redlands Building in Shillong, a historic structure where Manipur's last ruler signed the 1949 merger agreement with India. Following public outrage, authorities have promised to reconstruct the building while preserving its original architectural design, raising questions about heritage preservation protocols and accountability in northeastern India's historical landmarks.