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The National Archives of India digitised and archived oral history and documents of old Indian merchant families in Oman from the state of Gujarat, shedding light on their cultural practices and contributions to Omani society.
The National Archives of India has successfully digitised over 7,000 documents and recorded oral histories of Indian merchant families in Oman. This marks the first overseas project focused on preserving the historical records of the Indian community abroad. The project highlights the cultural and historical ties between India and Oman.
The Embassy of India Muscat, in association with the National Archives of India (NAI), has successfully conducted an initiative to archive 7,000 historical documents of the Indian diaspora living in Oman.
Shivrajpur Beach near temple town Dwarka will be off limits for bathing and swimming from June 4 to Aug 2 due to monsoon. The prohibition will be enforced along the entire five-km stretch of the beach. Official sources said around 50 lakh people visit Dwarka every year, and a large number of these tourists visit Shivrajpur beach.