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Jharkhand's first Biodiversity heritage site, Canary Pahar, now has a draft management plan. The Jharkhand Biodiversity Board collaborated with local committees to develop this strategy for conserving the 2110.67-acre site. This notification marks a significant step for biodiversity conservation in the state, with 20 more proposals under government review.

In Patna, heritage enthusiasts are rallying the state government to safeguard iconic structures like Sultan Palace, which are crucial to the region's cultural memory. Scholars stress the necessity of engaging the public in conservation efforts and advocating for more robust legal protections.

A chance discovery by a Turkish farmer in 1963 led to Göbekli Tepe, a prehistoric worship site. This ancient complex, predating farming, features massive stone pillars and circular structures, forcing a reevaluation of early human society and architecture. Its monumental scale and age reveal complex rituals may have preceded settled agriculture, challenging long-held assumptions.

India is stepping up to aid Nepal's recovery by providing a generous Rs 56 crore grant aimed at constructing 14 earthquake-resistant schools in areas affected by the tremors. This project demonstrates India's ongoing pledge to support Nepal's growth in the aftermath of the catastrophic 2015 earthquakes.

Odisha State Archaeology has partnered with IIT-Kharagpur and SPA, Bhopal, through non-financial MoUs to conserve the state's heritage. This collaboration will integrate modern science and technology for documentation, preservation, and development of historical monuments and archaeological sites, benefiting numerous structures across Odisha.

The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles