–Bulldozer drivers refuse to demolish temples. As the demolition campaign clearing the illegal properties on the Yamuna floodplain continues, temples are being demolished along with houses. In the latest round of demolitions, Kesh Katyani temple at Jugal Ghat and Bal Hanuman temple at Vihar Ghat disappeared. Three bulldozer drivers were enlisted for the demolition duty, which is being performed in compliance with the order of the Allahabad high Court. However, two of the drivers refused to be involved. Yesterday, a total of 15 houses and two temples were demolished from 12-4pm. Read more (Hindi)
–Elephant Shelter gets Rs10 lakh funding. A West Bengal MP, Dr. Swapnadas Gupta, arranged the funding so that the elephant shelter in Churmura village, 28km from the center of Mathura, can build proper shelters to protect the elephants from the weather. Read more (Hindi)
–Hema Malini tells girls, “youth is like a storm”. The actress-turned-politician gave an address to the girls of R.C.A College, Mathura, on Monday. Malini said that, at this age, it is important for youth to be protected by family and society. Malini watched dances by the girls and held a question-answer session with in which several girls raised their concerns about the garbage disposal problems in Mathura-Vrindavan. Malini assured them that action is being taken and more will be done in the future. Read more (Hindi)
–Funding for museum stalled. Mathura Museum was promised 4.25 crore to link exhibits to an audio system which tells their history, however the project has been stalled because funding has not been released. Read more (Hindi)
Upcoming Events
–Tuesday 26th September 7pm. A dandiya dance program will be held at Tulip resort, Mathura. Read more (Hindi)
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