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June 19, 2024 11:58 AM

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The inauguration ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bihar Governor Raje...

May 14, 2024 2:05 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of pres...

May 3, 2024 3:34 PM

Nepal marks World Press Freedom Day with focus on environmental crisis journalism

Nepal celebrates 31st Press Freedom Day today. In a program organised by Media Action Nepal, Minister of Forests and Environment of Government of Nepal Nawal Kishor Sah Saudi launched Annual Press Freedom Report, addressing the august gathering he me...

January 10, 2024 8:57 AM

India to chair, host UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for first time In July

India is set to chair UNESCO's World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone for our nation. Vishal V Sharma, India's Permanent Representative to UNESCO, announced this decisio...

December 9, 2023 4:39 PM

When policy is given utmost priority, one can see it’s outcomes: PM Modi at InFinity Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his virtual addresses in the second edition of InFinity Forum said that the growth story of India has shown to the world what outcomes are achieved when the policy is given the utmost priority. "Today, the growth stor...

December 9, 2023 2:15 PM

COP28 Youth Day advances climate policy with inclusive decision making

COP28's flagship Youth, Children, Skills, and Education Day marked a historic moment as it hosted the first-ever Youth Stocktake, emphasizing the pivotal role of young people in climate diplomacy. The event aimed to foster meaningful dialogue between...

December 7, 2023 2:23 PM

Gujarat’s Garba achieves UNESCO recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has declared Gujarat's iconic dance form, Garba, as part of the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. This accolade marks the 15th ICH element from India to secure a spot on this prestigious list, highlighting ...

November 2, 2023 12:44 PM

Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO list of creative cities

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, UNESCO made a significant announcement by welcoming two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Kozhikode, located in the state of Kerala, and Gwalior, situated in Madhya P...

September 19, 2023 1:34 PM

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala temples make it to UNESCO World Heritage list

"If ever, poetry was carved in stone. It is in these monuments of India." - Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma on the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, which includes the three temples i...

September 19, 2023 10:32 AM

UNESCO reveals newly inscribed World Heritage Sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added new names to its list of World Heritages. India is rejoicing with the inclusion of Santiniketan, the “Abode of Peace”. A total of 22 new properties have be...