gumti tomb

The Supreme Court criticized the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying the historic Shaikh Ali 'Gumti' tomb. The court questioned the DCWA's justification for the occupation and criticized the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for allowing it.

Next time you drive down Mathura Road after sundown, a feast for the eyes will await in the form of the brilliantly illuminated ramparts of Purana Qila.

Continuing with their project of illuminating 13 important monuments in the capital, ITDC illuminated the 18th century Safdarjung Tomb in central Delhi.

The Delhi government's archaeology department has commenced restoring the Lodi-era gumti tomb of Shaikh Ali, previously occupied by the Defence Colony Welfare Association. Following a Supreme Court order, the DCRWA vacated the premises and paid ₹40 lakh compensation. The restoration project, estimated to take six months, involves removing modern additions, repairing the dome, and chemical preservation.

Grand plans to illuminate Delhi's historical monuments before the Commonwealth Games are in disarray.

Less than a week to go for the Commonwealth Games and Delhi’s monuments are finally being illuminated

The Delhi government's department of archaeology has notified 13 more historical buildings in the city for protection.

Ministry of culture has identified 17 monuments that it has proposed to remove from the list of monuments of national importance.The list has been placed in public domain till May 8 for public objections and suggestions. Spread across several states, these range from Barakhamba cemetery in Delhi to a copper temple in Arunachal Pradesh's Lakhimpur.

The main mausoleum at Najaf Khan’s Tomb and the upper storeys of Safdarjung’s Tomb, which have been closed to visitors for years, may be reopened on a case-to-case basis.

Rapid urbanisation has devoured 35 out of 3,675 monuments, including 12 in the national capital, which were under protection of Archaeological Survey of India.

here are 174 centrally protected monuments in Delhi, of which at least 13 are missing or untraceable.

The National Monuments Authority (NMA) has asked the Archaeological Survey of India to re-examine the list of protected monuments, denotify those missing and add new monuments under central government protection.

The National Monuments Authority (NMA) has submitted a report to the culture ministry, saying that there are 14 missing or untraceable monuments in Delhi.

Delhi has 174 monuments protected by Archaeological Survey of India. That’s what the official records tell you. However, in reality, 12 on this list are "missing" or are "untraceable.

The number of missing monuments in Delhi continues to be a bone of contention among authorities.

Defence Colony, once a quiet haven for army officers, has transformed into a vibrant, high-density enclave. While residents cherish its leafy avenues and public spaces, they grapple with strained infrastructure and commercialisation. Despite these challenges, the neighbourhood retains its allure, with a plea for official attention to maintain its status.

Municipal councillors from the south Delhi localities of Mohammadpur and Humanyupur have proposed changes in the name of these urban villages to Madhavpuram and Hanumanpur.