ASI Places Buckets to Manage Seepage at Ajanta Caves, Paintings Confirmed Safe
Buckets have been placed inside the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to collect water seeping from the rock-cut ceilings during heavy rains. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) clarified that this seepage poses no danger to the UNESCO World Heritage site's paintings and sculptures depicting the life of Lord Buddha. ASI Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shilpa Jamgade noted that drains above the caves are regularly cleaned to prevent water entry, and the buckets also help prevent slips among tourists.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: english, thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 11 Aug, 05:00 am. Other outlets followed.