Tag: IN – Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)

In 1982, ICOMOS began commemorating April 18th as the ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’.

Source: World Heritage Day: These Iconic Monuments Exhibit the Glorious History of India | The Weather Channel

CSMT will be the first central railway station to turn into a no hawking, no crime and no begging zone. Teams are getting ready to guard gates 24*7, this new phase will begin from 1st May.

Source: Mumbai: CSMT to turn into no hawking, no crime and no begging zone

Amidst the chaos of survival, the city of Mumbai shows its other side, which is soothing and calming. Explore the beauty of this city with Mumbai nightlife guide.

Source: Exploring The City Which Never Sleeps With Mumbai Nightlife Guide

Rediff readers shared these interesting photographs of India from their travels. | Readers’ pix: India’s architectural wonders

Source: Readers’ pix: India’s architectural wonders

Indian Railways doesn’t only ensure the safe journey but also attracted passengers for the amazing structures of the railway station.

Source: You won’t believe your eyes after seeing the most beautiful railway stations in India!

The Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee issued a notice to the Central Railways, saying they ignored conservation rules while restoring the UNESCO-listed heritage site Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus building.

Source: Heritage body issues notice to CR for painting stones on UNESCO-listed CSMT building

The 130-year-old majestic building, a UNESCO recognised world heritage site, will be upgraded and restored under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’.

Source: Mumbai: Central Railways to undertake restoration of CSMT heritage building

The work began after the Central Railway proposed to grant a fund of Rs 41 crore to restore the heritage building. The Union budget of 2018 had allocated funds for the restoration work.

Source: Restoration work of Mumbai’s CSMT, a Unesco heritage building, begins

From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to Turkey’s archeological site of Troy, Regent Seven Seas’ 2021 World Cruise will take passengers to 56 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — with business class airfare, a pre-cruise stay and all shore excursions included.

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Indian Railways authorities have already shifted few of the offices that existed in the world heritage building. They will be carrying out improvement works without damaging the actual look of the structure. A detailed presentation was made on the same on Monday. The existing transport museum too is expected to be revived and recently a heritage gully was created next to platform 18 of CSMT station.

Source: Indian Railways’ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to undergo revamp