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Akshay Patra fined for giving substandard milk to school children. Thursday, Vrindavan: The Akshay Patra Foundation receives government funding and private grants to distribute midday meals to Government school children. Food safety officer Dr. Shailendra Rawat sent samples of milk distributed to school children on May 5, 2016. The milk failed safety tests. The Akshay Patra Foundation denied responsibility, saying that they purchased the milk from the Akshay Vaidya Institute. After hearing the version of events from all of the parties involved, the judge imposed a fine of Rupees 3 Lakh on the Akshay Patra foundation. Read more (Hindi)
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Stray cows destroying Braj’s crops. Thursday, Nagla Teja Village: Farmers are crying out in despair as their efforts to grow crops are being put to waste by large numbers of stray cows who wander onto their fields, finishing off large portions of the crop. The farmers say that their potato, mustard and wheat crops do not fetch good prices in the market, so they are unable to build proper fencing to protect the crops. In addition to wild neelgai, monkeys and insects, the large numbers of stray cows in the area are becoming an ever increasing problem for farmers. Read more (Hindi)
Russian woman’s body preserved while relatives are informed of death. Thursday, Vrindavan: A Russian woman who was admitted in Bhaktivedanta Hospital, died in the early hours of the morning. Police said that there were no suspicious circumstances as she was admitted to the hospital due to the severity of her condition and was 77 years of age. Her body is being preserved in the hospital while efforts are being made to contact relatives. Read more (Hindi)
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Farmers encouraged to grow sugarcane. Thursday, Chatta: Despite the closing of Chatta Sugar Mill, Braj’s farmers are being encouraged to produce sugar cane through government subsidies on seeds. A conference is planned and SMS are being sent to farmer’s phones. Agricultural Department officials are acquiring information about which farmers grow potatoes, as potatoes are a good crop to be rotated with sugarcane. When the potato fields become vacant in February, sugarcane can be planted. Read more (Hindi)
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