Inaugural meeting of International Scientific Committee for Kathmandu Valley inaugural meeting held The International Scientific Committee for the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Property (ISC-KV) held its first meeting in Kathmandu. Organised in collaboration with the municipal authorities and the Department of Archaeology with the support of UNESCO Nepal, the meeting took place on 23-24 March 2023. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2023
Protecting Pashupatiksetra KATHMANDU, AUGUST 23 The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has been in the process of finalising a master plan for the Pashupatiksetra. The proposed plan, which focuses on new construction projects and removal of the remaining settlements from... 23 Aug, 2020
UNESCO statements contradictory, says DoA Kathmandu, January 13 Department of Archaeology has drawn the attention of UNESCO to the two letters earlier issued by UNESCO Kathmandu Office with regard to the under-construction business complex at the buffer zone of... Horoscopes 14 Jan, 2018
Lowest bidders a major threat Kathmandu, March 24 Caretaker Deepak Shrestha padlocked the quake-ravaged remains of the Trailokya Mohan Narayan temple in Kathmandu to keep out the contractors who are meant to be rebuilding it. The 17th century monument’s three-tiered... Travel 25 Mar, 2017
Kathmandu Valley�s heritage at stake UNESCO not happy with the pace of reconstruction in the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu, March 24 A UNESCO mission, which arrived in Kathmandu a few days ago, is taking stock of the situation of World Heritage sites and is likely to recommend that... Travel 25 Mar, 2017
Inventory of salvaged artefacts prepared Kathmandu, December 27 Over 1,565 artefacts, including three copper inscriptions, five stone idols, and other carved wooden members such as doors and windows were re-assembled during the rescue operation and subsequent clearing of Hanumandhoka... Horoscopes 28 Dec, 2016
Excavations at Jagannath, Gopinath temples begin KATHMANDU: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has undertaken excavations at the Jagannath and Gopinath temples in the World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The temples were damaged by the... Horoscopes 12 Dec, 2016
Planning beyond a generation There seems to be lack of discussions on cultural considerations and sustainability Kathmandu Hundreds of settlements were damaged by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. Very little has been done to rehabilitate these settlements. With the establishment of... Art & Culture 06 Feb, 2016
Poor superstructure maintenance led to collapse of Valley monuments: Study Kathmandu, January 12 A collaborative team of international and national experts from the Department of Archaeology and Durham University, UK undertook a series of post-disaster surveys and rescue excavations of earthquake damaged UNESCO World... Horoscopes 13 Jan, 2016
Post-quake surveys at heritage sites begin Kathmandu, October 8 A team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology and Durham University, UK, have begun post-excavation surveys and rescue excavations at earthquake damaged UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the... Horoscopes 09 Oct, 2015
Pedalling around City to rebuild heritage sites KATHMANDU: A cycle rally with the slogan ‘heritage cycle ride to restore and rebuild’ was organised in the capital on Saturday. Inaugurating the rally, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Kripasur Sherpa urged all for their... Horoscopes 05 Jul, 2015
UNECSO takes monuments out from �In Danger List� KATHMANDU: UNESCO has voted not to include Seven Protected Monument Zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Property damaged by devastating quake of April 25 in its ‘In Danger List. The decision was made during the 39th session of the World... Horoscopes 05 Jul, 2015