Visitors throng Taj Mahal to mark 353rd death anniversary of Shahjahan
A large numbers of visitors thronged the famed Taj Mahal in Agra today to mark the 353rd death anniversary of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. ANI
Taj Mahal vicinity to be kept free from vehicles
The next time you visit Agra to watch Taj Mahal, dont mind if you have to walk half-a-kilometer distance for gaining entry. Authorities of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have barred vehicles from getting close to the portals of the Taj. ANI
Archeologists unearth edifice of the Mughal era
The Archeological Survey of India has unearthed an edifice built during the Mughal period in the course of renovation of the historical buildings adjacent to the Taj Mahal in Agra. ANI
Theft at Taj Mahal, close circuit TV cameras go missing
In a serious jolt to high security arrangements at the Taj Mahal, at least 15 closed circuit TV cameras, which were installed at vantage points to monitor activities of all visitors, have been found missing . ANI
Taj Mahal leaves African leaders speechless
A visit to the worlds greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal, has left most African leaders speechless. ANI
Agras Sikhs pray to save Sarabjit Singh from Pak gallows
The Sikh community in Agra today sought the release of Sarabjit Singh from Lahores Kot Lakhpat Jail, saying that the death row Indian detenu was innocent, and that his case was clearly one of mistaken identity. ANI
Mudpack facelift for the Taj Mahal
The world famous Taj Mahal is being given special mudpack treatment to rid it off dirt and grime accumulated over the years. ANI
French President Sarkozy visits Taj Mahal without Bruni
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday visited the epitome of love, the Taj Mahal, but his new lady love, Carla Bruni, did not accompany him. ANI
Agra Petha makers enjoying a brisk sale ahead of Diwali
A huge demand for popular Agras Petha or, the sweet ashgourd made of white pumpkin, has brought a big cheer on local traders face here. Enjoying a brisk sale, the Petha shopkeepers are a delighted lot this Diwali. ANI
Sacked UP police recruits protest in Agra
Dozens of police recruits took to the streets of Agra to protest the en masse sacking of thousands of them by the Uttar Pradesh Government. ANI
Mathura, Vrindavan ready for Janmashtami festivities
A large number of Hindus devotees are gathering at Vrindavan and Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna on Wednesday. ANI
Agra footwear industry facing Chinese heat
Agra, known for Taj Mahal world over, has an enormous leather industry, catering to the huge demand of footwear in the country for decades. But the industry is today witnessing perhaps the toughest time since its existence, due to challenge posed by Chinese footwear. ANI
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