ASI begins drilling into Konark Sun Temple to remove 100-year-old British-era sand

The Archaeological Survey of India has begun drilling a passage into the Jagamohan of the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple to remove sand packed inside by the British. A 6×5-foot passage is being drilled through the western wall, after which sand removal will begin manually to ensure the structure's stability. The work is being carried out by ASI's in-house technical team.