World Bank commits USD 40 mn to Uttar Pradesh tourism development project
Vrindavan, 2017.12.30 (PTI) The World Bank on Thursday committed USD 40 million (about Rs 260 crore) for the development of tourism facilities in Uttar Pradesh. An agreement for IBRD credit of USD 40...
View ArticleYamunaji turns Lord Shiva into Krishna’s Gopi, Shiva-Sakhi
Vrindavan, 2017.12.31 (Nandu Joshi) The time has finally come. The stage is set for the most fascinating event since the beginning of time to occur. The Incarnators have incarnated Themselves in Their...
View ArticleMunicipal Corporation promises to provide services to MVDA colonies
Vrindavan, 2017.12.30 (VT) Residents in 8 colonies developed by the MVDA are breathing a sigh of relief as the Municipal Corporation has agreed to take over the provision of electricity, water and...
View ArticleResidents inform ADM about sewage ‘overflow’ pouring into Yamuna
Mathura, 2017.12.30 (VT) Sewage pumping station officials’ attempt to hoodwink authorities about the ineffectiveness of the plant failed after residents informed that the station dumps raw sewage into...
View ArticleVraja Vilasa 88 :: Radha and Surya Deva
May Sūrya-deva, who was diligently worshipped by Sri Radha, who was affectionately kept in a nearby hidden place by her father for her own welfare, out of fear of Kamsa, and who wanted to attain a...
View ArticleRajeev Gupta announces grants for goshalas at BLISS conference on village...
Vrindavan, 2017.01.01 (VT) The heads of Vrindavan’s goshalas discussed ways of making cow farming sustainable during a 3-day conference at the Vrindavan Research Institute. The conference, entitled...
View ArticleBulls dying falling in the deep pits of Vrindavan’s landfill site
bulls roaming in the landfill site Vrindavan, 2018.01.02 (VT): The designated landfill site of Vrindavan has become the battlefield for the bulls. Every other day the bulls are falling into the deep...
View ArticleA-Grade Bharatanatyam dancers seek opportunities to perform in Vrindavan temples
Vrindavan, 2017.01.01 (VT) A group of 3 Bharatanatyam soloists, who are dedicated to the promotion and development of dance as a devotional offering, are seeking opportunities to perform in Vrindavan’s...
View ArticleA year in sacred rivers :: The Ganga and Yamuna in 2017
2018.01.02 (Neha Sinha, The Wire) : Multi-crore announcements, damming failures and the ‘birth’ of a new life form – if there’s one thing that has disrupted grandiose governmental plans this year, it...
View ArticleCM Yogi waves green flag, sends out the tourist police
Vrindavan, 2017.01.02 (VT) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath waved the ceremonial green flag to inaugurate 12 tourist police squads that will patrol the most popular tourist destinations across UP. The...
View ArticleRecord numbers of devotees over New Year. Facilities inadequate.
Vrindavan, 2018.01.02 (VT) Despite the cold and foggy conditions, a record number of devotees from across the country reached Vrindavan to celebrate the New Year. Yesterday, devotees jostled with each...
View ArticleRadha Ballabh enjoys Shiva’s favourite herb
Vrindavan, 2017.01.03 (VT) During winter, Vrindavan’s Thakurjis are fed special prasad, including ghee-drenched-khichri and, at Radha Ballabh Temple, bhang, a ganja laced milk. Visitors to the temple...
View ArticleResidents Demand refunds on Rukmini Vihar apartments
Vrindavan, 2017.01.03 (VT) Over 250 residents have demanded refunds on payments for apartments in Rukmini Vihar. When asked why they want to surrender their apartments, residents had two main reasons –...
View ArticleUP Govt. creates ‘Krishna circuit’ tour – 1st stop Vrindavan
Vrindavan, 2017.01.03 (VT) As one of several themed tours, the UP government is set to create a ‘Krishna circuit’ so that pilgrims can easily travel around the main places of pilgrimage associated with...
View ArticleWater returns to a dried up lake after 40 years
Mathura, 2018.01.04 (VT) Police freed up over 100 acres of land to refill a lake on the outskirts of Mathura. The lake dried up around 40 years and was being used as farmland. The area had been...
View ArticleCCTV footage to be used in plea to extend Bihariji Timings
Vrindavan, 2018.01.04 (VT) DGC Civil Badri Prasad Singh has lodged a Citizen’s request to have the Banke Bihari Temple’s darshan timings extended. The case was due to be heard yesterday, however the...
View ArticleDetails of plans for Vrindavan development projects released
Vrindavan, 2018.01.04 (VT) The State Government has announced almost Braj development projects with a total budget of almost 400 Crore (US$67 Million). A spokesperson said that CM Yogi Adityanath will...
View ArticleSeva Mahotsav and celebrations on Sri Gopala Bhatta’s Appearance Day
Vrindavan, 2017.01.05 (VT) Hundreds of devotees danced in the streets of Vrindavan, on Thursday, to celebrate the appearance day of Sri Gopala Bhatt Goswami, the founder of Radha Raman temple. The...
View ArticlePrem Mandir distributes warm clothes to 5000 students
Vrindavan, 2017.01.05 (VT) In a program on Thursday, 5000 students ate a warm meal and received warm clothes due to the kind donations of supporters of Prem Mandir. The students were also treated to...
View ArticleCelebrations in honour of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya
Vinayak Ramlila Sansthan’s Rasa Lila Vrindavan, 2018.01.06 (VT) On Friday, Hundreds of devotees from all sampradayas assembled to pay homage to the great spiritual master, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya on...
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