ASI Conducts 121 Archaeological Projects Including Rakhigarhi Excavation in Five Years
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) received 121 permissions for archaeological projects over the past five years, with 16 ongoing excavations nationwide, including the notable Rakhigarhi site in Haryana. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reported that these projects have uncovered structural remains, artifacts, and other historical items, which undergo scientific validation. The Rakhigarhi excavation, the costliest at over Rs 2 crore, is supported by the Haryana government’s plans for an Interpretation Centre and Site Museum to promote heritage tourism.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 75%, Right 25%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 Jul, 02:46 pm. Other outlets followed.