Mass peacock death raises alarms
11.12.17 (VT) Sunday, Chatikara: A shocked resident called the police dial 100 hotline and reported that there were dead peacocks lying all over the ground. CO Sadar Vijay Shankar Mishra; Station...
View ArticleFormer Vrindavan Chairman Accused of Embezzlement
Vrindavan, 2017.12.11 (VT): The Anti-Corruption Ombudsman is currently investigating allegations that the former Municipal Chairman of Vrindavan, Mukesh Gautam, embezzled Rs80 Crore funding that had...
View ArticleBrajwasis stand united against changing of Banke Bihari’s darshan timings
12.12.17 (VT) The good intentions of the BTVP to reduce the pressure from crowds has backfired as devotees and temple Goswamis are united in their opposition to the plan. The Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad...
View ArticleRam Krishna Mission celebrates 165 years after Sri Sarada Devi’s appearance
12.12.17 (VT) The 165th anniversary of the appearance day of Ram Krishna Mission’s Sri Sarada Devi was celebrated on Saturday, 9th December, 2017. The auspicious day began with Managalarati at 5:30 am,...
View ArticleDiesel tempo stoppage thwarted by lack of CNG pumps
13.12.17 (VT) The local Roads and Transport authority (ARTO) is struggling to comply with demands by Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) officials to stop the hundreds of diesel tempos operating in Braj. ARTO...
View ArticleDr Aryabandhu sworn in as Mayor, launches suggestion-box app
13.12.17 (VT) The new mayor of Mathura-Vrindavan, BJP’s Dr Mukesh Aryabandhu, was sworn in yesterday among hundreds of supporters and well-wishers. The Mayor’s oaths were followed by the swearing in of...
View ArticleBJP leader says: Those against Bihariji image on police uniform are “sickular”
14.12.17 (VT) In a much applauded move by police, a unit of specially trained, English speaking police is about to be deployed in and around the temples and special attractions of Mathura-Vrindavan....
View ArticleUniversal Brotherhood Mission to Visit Vrindavan
14.12.17 (VT) The head Guru of the Nirankaris (Universal Brotherhood Mission), Gurumata Savinder Kaur is set to visit Vrindavan on 17th December. Preparations for the program are now underway at the...
View ArticleBillboards and banners to be banned 50 meters from temples
The Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation is preparing to ban all billboards and banners within 50 metres of temples and intersections. The Municipal Corporation has drafted the regulations and is...
View ArticleVrindavan’s true identity is bliss
Vrindavan, 2017.12.15 (VT): Most Brijwasis feel extremely fortunate to call such a wonderful place home – a place that is inseparable from Lord Krishna and His lilas. Here is an account that Madan...
View ArticleVoices against interference in Bihariji’s timings get louder
15.12.17 (VT) The voices being raised against the interference in the timings of Bihariji temple just got louder. The case is now before the Allahabad High Court thanks to social activist Mahant...
View ArticlePolice draft New Year traffic plan; in force from today
16.12.17 (VT) Mathura police are gearing up for the New Year as thousands of devotees who want to spend the first day of the year with the Divine, will visit during the holiday. Police held a meeting...
View ArticleSanjay Krishna Maharaj reminds devotees about Krishna’s kindness
16.12.17 (VT) Sanjay Krishna Sulil Maharaj is currently giving Bhagavata Katha in Vrindavan’s Fogla Ashram, near ISKCON. The Katha is being held daily from 3-6.30pm until 19th December. The program...
View ArticleDevkinandan Thakur ji welcomes Dwarka’s Shankaracharya to Vrindavan
18.12.17 (VT) Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati Maharaj, the presiding Shankaracharya of Dwarka Sharada Peeth, arrived in Vrindavan on Sunday. He reached Shanti Seva Dham on Sunday evening...
View ArticleRangji Temple celebrates Dhanurmas and Goda Devi’s love of Vrindavan
Goda-Rangamannar P.C. Rangji Temple 18.12.17 (VT) Vrindavan is the land of festivals and celebrations. Not only are the festivals related to Braj and North India celebrated here, when it comes to...
View ArticleBasic facilities to be withdrawn from the MVDA developed colonies
Vrindavan, 2017.12.18 (VT): The Mathura – Vrindavan Development Authority will not be providing the basic facilities to the colonies developed by it with the beginning of the new year. The residents...
View ArticleDevkinandan Maharaj awarded ‘Dharma-Ratna’ title by Shankaracharya
Vrindavan, 2017.12.20 (VT) Shri Devkinandan thakur, the popular preacher and founder of Shanti Seva Dham and Vishwa Shanti Seva Charitable Trust, has been awarded the prestigious title ‘Dharma Ratna’....
View ArticleBraj’s dancer, Geetanjali, becomes ambassador for Modi’s Clean India Movement
Mathura, 2017.20.12 (VT) Braj’s famous Kathak dancer, Geetanjali Sharma, will now serve as the ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Movement). The choice of a Brijwasi to be ambassador...
View ArticleWork on riverfront green zone stopped due to land dispute
Vrindavan, 2017.20.12 (VT) The much awaited green zone, along the banks of the Yamuna, which promised to restore the natural beauty of the banks of the Yamuna and give residents a much needed breath of...
View ArticleMathura constable to receive award for returning bag with 50K cash
Mathura, 2017.12.18 (PTI) A Mathura constable, stationed at Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi has been recommended for an award for honesty after he returned a bag in which he found Rs50,000. Head Constable,...
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