Doctors Blame Snow Cones (Chuski) for Diarrhea Deaths
Mathura, 2017.05.21 (PTI) The death toll due to diarrhoea outbreak in six villages here has mounted to 13 [now 14 -Ed.], an official said today. District Magistrate Arvind Mallappa Bangari said a ban...
View ArticleVraja Vilasa : The deer are attracted to the Divine Couple’s music
When they hear Sri Radhika playing her Kacchapī vīṇā and Sri Krishna playing his beautiful Muralikā flute, the deer become ecstatic and the bunches of grass fall half from their mouths before they...
View Article824 Caught Without Tickets at Mathura Junction This Weekend
Mathura, 2017.05.23 (VT, AU): In a commendable effort this weekend at Mathura Junction Railway Station, four special teams were formed to check the tickets of passengers travelling via Mathura. Between...
View ArticleVillage of Radharani’s Grandmother to Receive a Facelift
Radhakund (VT): The village of Mukherai near Radhakund is historically the home of Mukhara Devi, Shri Radharani’s Nani (maternal grandfather). In the modern day, it is famous for the charkula dance, a...
View ArticleBanke Bihari and the Poor Brahmin
Vrindavan, 2017.05.23 (Shri Radha Baba): Once there was a Brahmin whose entire family died within a year, and he was left alone. He went into debt in order to perform their funeral ceremonies (shraadh)...
View ArticleDurga Vahini Offers “Bravery Seminar” For Vrindavan Girls
Vrindavan, 2017.05.24 (VT): Durga Vahini is conducting a seven-day “Bravery Seminar” at Chitrakoot Ashram in Vrindavan. Durga Vahini means the carrier of Durga, meaning a lion or tiger. It is the...
View ArticleShani Mela to be Held Today in Kokilavan
Vrindavan, 2017.05.25 (VT): Today is Shani Jayanti, the appearance day of Shani Dev (the deity of Saturn). Every year on this day, a huge Shani Mela is held at the Shani Temple in Kokilavan. Kirtan,...
View ArticleMathura MP Hema Malini Visits Families of Murder Victims
BJP MP Hema Malini today likened the crime scene in her own constituency to that during the rule of mythological tyrant king Kansa, saying she will apprise the Uttar Pradesh chief. Mathura, 2017.05.24...
View ArticleVillage water not fit for human consumption
Vrindavan, 2017.05.25 (VT): The death toll following the recent outbreak of severe diarrhea has climbed to 14. Most of the dead are children, and hundreds more have fallen ill. The outbreak has been...
View ArticleVrindavan widow, 70, donates Rs 40 lakh for gaushala
Mathura, 2017.05.25 (Anuja Jaiswal, TNN): Phoolwati, a 70-year-old widow from Katni in Madhya Pradesh, could well be the poster woman for cow protection in Uttar Pradesh. She has donated all her life...
View ArticleHow to Engage Children in Environment and Wildlife Conservation
Vrindavan, 2017.05.26 (Jackie Edwards): There are so many natural wonders on this planet, that getting children invested in them or curious to learn more should never be a difficult task. The best way...
View ArticleI Long to Sweep the Kunjas of Vrindavan
In the fragrant arbours (kunjas) of Braj, decorated with blossoming flowers kissed by sweetly humming bees, Shri Radha-Krishna enjoy their romance, dancing on the waves of love. I wish to open my hair...
View Article“Supercop” KPS Gill was also a champion of heritage, environment and health...
Vrindavan, 2017.05.27 (VT): “Supercop” KPS Gill passed away on Friday at the age of 82. He was best known for his Mr. Gill was a quiet servant of the needy anti-terrorism efforts, and for supressing...
View ArticleMathura Station to Become a Multi-Story Complex
Vrindavan, 2017.05.28 (VT): The chairman of the railway board Mr. A.K. Mittal announced on Saturday that Mathura Junction Railway Station would get a major rennovation. The announcement was made at...
View ArticleSuspect involved in Mathura jewellers’ murder commits suicide
Agra, 2017.05.27 (Anuja Jaiswal, TNN): Rupesh Singh, a suspect involved in the sensational Mathura double murder and jewellery heist on May 15, allegedly committed suicide at his relative’s house in...
View ArticleKrishna deity replaced with statue of Agrasen: Brajwasis protest
Vrindavan, 2017.05.28 (VT): The replacement of a statue of Shri Krishna with a statue of Shri Agrasen Maharaj has created a stir throughout Vrindavan. The municipal government’s switching of the...
View ArticleRamesh Baba meets Shrikant Sharma, urges release of Yamuna water from Hathini...
Barsana, 2017.05.28 (VT): Energy Minister Shrikant Sharma visited Barsana’s Maan Mandir on Sunday to pay his respects to Shri Ramesh Baba. During the one-hour meeting, Babaji Maharaj expressed his...
View ArticleAfter Mathura murders, men between 18 & 30 years can’t cover face in public
Agra divisional commissioner has directed the admin to ensure that no men between 18 and 30 years of age cover their face in public The men are also barred from wearing helmets while walking on the...
View ArticleFree Vrindavan of monkey menace, says High Court
Due to deforestation, monkeys and humans are increasingly sharing space in Vrindavan. The monkeys have no natural source of food and shelter, which has led to dire results. Now the Allahabad High Court...
View ArticleTouts, pandas nowhere to be seen near Banke Bihari Temple
Vrindavan, 2017.05.31 (VT): Earlier this month, Yogi Adityanath created a stir with his order against touts and “pandas” of Mathura. “[Pandas and touts] are creating a nuisance towards the pilgrims,”...
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