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Names of 10 geological sites, sent to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for inclusion in the list of world heritage sites, are under scrutiny, the government has said. There are about 100 geo-heritage sites, out of which 32 have been recognised as National Geological Monuments. Unlike archaeological sites, there is no legislation to protect geo-heritage sites. But the Geo Heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022, which aims to protect India's geological heritage, is under process, Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao said. Speaking at an event here, Mr. Rao said that there are about 1,200 world heritage sites in the world, out of which 42 are in India and none of these are geological sites. "We need to work together," the secretary said and stressed on the recognition of at least two geo...

The unrelenting rainfall in Agra for the past three days has inundated most parts of the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal. The UNESCO World Heritage site was also hit by the rains as its main dome witnessed water leakage. A video of the Taj Mahal premises went viral on social media, showing a submerged garden at the site after rains battered the city. However, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has assured that the main dome was intact and the leakage was due to seepage and not due to any damage. The dome was examined by the ASI using a drone camera. Rajkumar Patel, Superintending Chief of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra circle, told news agency PTI: "Yes, we have witnessed the leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. After that when we checked it was due to seep...

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Govt sends names of 10 geological sites to ASI for inclusion in world heritage list

Taj Mahal’s Iconic Dome Leaking, Garden Flooded After Heavy Rain Batters Agra; ASI Inspects Sit