World Heritage Sites Archives

Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, Including Konark Temple, Could Disappear by 2050 Due to Climate Change

Bureau The News HashtagAugust 26, 2024August 27, 202403 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a worrying revelation, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are among the dozens globally at risk of disappearing by 2050 due to the impacts of climate change, according to recent media reports. The sites include Khangchendzonga National Park, the Sun Temple in Konark, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, and the Churches…

Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya included in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 29, 2022March 29, 202202 mins

Shillong: The famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, the living root bridges highlight the socio-cultural, social, and botanical links between people and nature. Sharing the news, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on his Twitter account…