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Demolition of historic minaret in southern Iraq's Basra sparks outcry

The Siraji Mosque with its minaret was built in 1727. It was one of the few tourist attractions in Basra, although locals complained that the minaret jutted out into the street, snarling traffic

By NewsDrum Desk
Jul 19, 2023 12:19 IST 4 Min read
ASI-protected Sher Shah Suris Tomb in Bihars Rohtas district illuminated in tri-colour theme in August 2022. Three new heritage sites from Bihar are under consideration for being notified as centrally protected. National
Ashokan inscription, two other heritage sites in Bihar under consideration for ASI notification
By NewsDrum Desk
Sep 19, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
Ashokan Pillar in the historic town of Vaishali in Bihar National
Ashokan inscription, two other sites in Bihar under consideration for ASI notification
By NewsDrum Desk
Sep 19, 2022 00:00 IST 3 Min read