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Rakhi case: Chief Justice meets children
05.12.17 (VT) After the murder of their parents and the suicide of eldest sister, Rakhi, there are concerns about the welfare of the two remaining siblings. The Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court...
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Digest: Celebrations in honor of Narad Muni’s BrajYatra
Celebrations in honor of Narad Muni’s BrajYatra. Monday, Mathura: Hundreds of devotees dressed as gopis and went on a yatra (walk), in honour of Narad Muni’s Braj Yatra in which he is said to have...
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Vrindavan resident accuses government of land grab on Yamuna floodplain
Vrindavan, 2017.12.05 (VT): After already being admonished by the courts for its construction work on the Yamuna floodplain, the government is now being accused of stealing land from Vrindavan’s...
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Digest: Christian missionaries arrested for sedition.
Christian missionaries arrested for sedition. Monday, Mathura: A group of 6 Christian Missionaries have been arrested for sedition and remarks insulting to Hindus. The seventh member of the group was a...
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Gold Medalist Student to be Ambassador for “Save the Girl Child” program.
06.12.17 (VT) After winning a gold medal for her studies in Human Rights and International Law, Neetu Singh, is set to become the ambassador for her college’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program. The...
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Digest: Priests to use safety harnesses for serving 34ft thakurji
Priests to use safety harnesses for serving 34ft thakurji. Thursday, Goverdhan: To reduce the risk of injury when serving the 34ft high Sankarshan Bhagvan located at Sankarshan Kund, priests will wear...
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Mathura’s New Mayor Meets PM Modi
Vrindavan, 2017.12.07 (VT): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met fourteen newly-elected mayors at his residence in New Delhi. Amongst them was Dr. Mukesh Aryabandhu, the first mayor of the...
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Judge wants Banke Bihari to extend his darshan timings
Vrindavan, 2017.12.07 (VT): A civil judge has reportedly written a letter to the administration of the Banke Bihari Temple, asking for darshan timings to be extended from eight hours to twelve. Over...
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How Sant Gaurshiromani developed transcendental vision
05.12.17 (VT) On the occasion of the disappearance day of Sant Gaurshiromani, it is fitting to hear the lila describing how he learned to read the words written between the lines. We usually think of...
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Cheer Ghat or Chain Ghat?
This is a continuing series on Vrindavan Parikrama. The previous installment took us to Govinda Ghat and Hit Harivansh’s Raas Mandal. Now we continue down the path to Cheer Ghat. Malhar Rao Holkar...
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Digest: Farmers encouraged to raise fish
Farmers encouraged to raise fish. Thursday, Mathura: Braj farmers are being encouraged to secure their income by taking out crop insurance and diversifying their income raising activities to include...
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UNESCO gives official status to Kumbh Mela
8.12.17 (VT) Kumbh Mela has now joined UNESCO’s list of “Intangible cultural heritage”. PM Modi has applauded the move saying that it is a well deserved recognition for this iconic festival. The Kumbh...
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Digest: One way streets leading to Bihariji
One way streets leading to Bihariji. Saturday, Vrindavan: Due to resistance to plans to widen the streets leading to Banke Bihari, ideas are being floated about making one way streets and re-organizing...
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Bhaktisiddhanta: Bhakti is the Practical side of things
09.12.17 (VT) According to Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakurji, bhakti is “the practical side of things”. Talking about the change that came over him after taking initiation, Bhaktisiddhanta said, “Up...
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Fish and eggs seized in Vrindavan
11.12.17 (VT) Vrindavan’s status as a Tirtha Sthal (pilgrimage site) is changing the attitude of authorities, who, after years of turning a blind eye to the sale and consumption of meat, are starting...
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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...
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Former 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...
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Brajwasis 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...
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Ram 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,...
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Diesel 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...
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