Justice being served in Barsana rape case. A sadhvi who was gang raped inside the Radha Rani Temple at Barsana now has the satisfaction of knowing that both the culprits are in police custody. Initially, her case was ignored by police, but she made her voice heard. One of the culprits was on the loose for a week before finally being arrested. Read more (Hindi) (English)
Braj’s karate gold medallist works in a tea stall. Even after winning gold in Thailand in the ‘World Karate Championship’, Hariom Shukla still helps out at his parent’s tea stall. Seeing a champion work at a tea stall makes people lament that such talent is going to waste. Shukla says that the U.P. and Central Government do not give enough support to athletes. Read more (Hindi)
Renewed attempts to reduce polythene use. After repeated attempts to stamp out polythene use in Braj have failed, the campaign is back full force. The Mathura Refinery held a rally in which jute bags were distributed and people took oaths not to use polythene bags. Shopkeepers have been warned of a Rs. 5000 fine for using polythene. Read more (Hindi)
Shots fired after guard refuses to open rail crossing. Three youths on a motorbike demanded that the guard at Raya station open the gates for them to pass through. The guard refused, saying that the train is approaching. One of the youths pulled a gun and opened fire. The commotion attracted a crowd and the youths fled, leaving the bike at the crossing. The assailants have not yet been apprehended, but police have the bike and cartridge. Read more (Hindi)
Mathura teacher gives free tuition to street kids. Shikha Bansal has been teaching 75 street children at the Transport Nagar sports ground since July. Bansal has been spending from her own pocket to keep the program going and has enlisted the help of her family and friends. She aims to teach the children basic reading and writing before getting them enrolled in local schools. Read more (Hindi)
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