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Mumbai, June 30: The iconic cluster of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings in Mumbai was today inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This is the third such honour for the metropolis after the Elephanta Caves and the majestic Victoria Terminus, rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station.

"Just inscribed as @UNESCO #WorldHeritage site: Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, #India Congratulations!," UNSECO tweeted.

The decision was taken at the 42nd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is underway at Manama in Bahrain.

Last year, Ahmedabad in Gujarat was declared a World Heritage City, the first city in India to have earned that tag. (PTI)
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JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: Celebrating World Heritage Week, Department of Information and Public Relations today organized a Photo Exhibition showcasing the State's rich heritage at Kala Kendra Jammu.
Photographs portraying JK’s cultural legacy were put on display by the Department for public view in the exhibition.
The Photo Exhibition brought the rich cultural diversity and heritage under one roof with various sections dedicated to state heritage, architecture, culture, shrines and alike.
Pertinent to mention that Heritage Week is being celebrated across the State with the aim to promote the unique and rich cultural heritage of the State besides educating the younger generation about their glorious heritage.
Illumination of Heritage sites, Special cleanliness drives, Heritage Walks, Symposiums, Painting competitions, Cultural and other programmes showing composite culture of the state are underway celebrating the ongoing World Heritage Week.

Joint Director Information Jammu Manisha Sarin and other officers of the department were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:43:00 PM 0



SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 20: Department of Libraries and Research today inaugurated the World Heritage Week from 19th to 25th November at Gani Memorial Reading Centre Rajouri Kadal.
On the occasion, the libraries department showcased the rarest of the rare books.
Some of the showcased books in Sanskrit, Persian and Kashmir languages are around 700-year-old.
On the occasion, the handwritten Quran with gold, Bhagwat Geeta, Encyclopedia of all living creatures in a paper machie art were showcased.
Some history books on Kashmir written on cloth and 1870 dated book of Hakim Luqman which includes his 100 advises to his son were also showcased.
During the function, the deputy Director Libraries,  Shaheena said that the aim of celebrating the heritage week is to raise awareness about the heritage and to encourage its preservation, conservation and promotion.
“Such occasions serve a reminder that on the whole the society must get together to celebrate and preserve the spirit of heritage,” she said. “Every great culture and civilisation is known for its ability to showcase its heritage and work on its revival. It’s with that spirit that we are today celebrating the world heritage week.”


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