4 Aug 11: According to the reports from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), three Qutub Shahi monuments in the city, Golconda, Charminar and seven Tombs from the city will be considered by UNESCO for the world heritage tag only in…
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Negligence Causes Threat to About 100 Heritage Structures in the City
30 Jul 11: According to the state archeology department and INTACH about 100 old heritage structures in the city are on the verge of collapse due to negligence and lack of conservation by archeology department. Majority of these monuments are…
HMDA Planning to Add 16 More Buildings to the City’s Heritage List
13 May 2011: To the already existing 150 heritage buildings and 20 odd rock formations in the city, HMDA is planning to include 16 more buildings to the city’s heritage list. The buildings which are to be notified by HMDA…
Qutub Shahi Tombs in the Race to Get Heritage Tag
After one year of serious efforts by conservation architects, historians, stake holders, tourism officials, the final report for addition of Qutub Shahi tombs, Charminar and Golconda to the list of “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO is made ready. State Government…
Controversial Construction beside Historic Jubilee Hall
A 5 storied building being constructed right next to the 97-year old heritage monument Jubilee hall. This building is being constructed in gross violation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act which says that constructions should be…
HMDA To Impose Strict Action Against Damage Of Heritage Zones Of Hyderabad
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) announced 152 heritage buildings in twin cities. It also warned that it will take both civil and criminal actions against persons who spoil the structures. Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) requested the the GHMC officials…