Govardhan, 2018.03.23 (VT): Today is the second day of the hearing of the petition against government construction activities on Govardhan's inner Parikrama Marg. On Wednesday, National Green Tribunal (NGT) officials visited Govardhan to inspect the site where a signboard welcoming people to … [Read more...]
Death of nature and art in Vrindavan
Braj, 2018.03.17, Halley Goswami (Kolkata) In the world of sacred art, everything has a purpose and meaning. The deity standing in the temple, the temple where devotees come to pray, the mantras that are chanted, the rituals that are performed -- all have inner meanings and symbolism. Sadly, modern … [Read more...]
NMCG to review construction on Yamuna riverfront in Vrindavan
Vrindavan/New Dekhi, 2018.02.03 (NGT) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to review the ongoing "sheet piling" work on the Yamuna riverfront in the temple town of Vrindavan. A bench headed by acting chairperson Justice U D Salvi said that the … [Read more...]
Pipeline to bring Ganga water to the Yamuna declared successful
Vrindavan, 2018.01.26 (VT) Yesterday, the pipeline to bring water from the Ganga to Yamuna was declared leak free with water from Ganga reaching at full pressure. The water pressure tests were carried out in two villages of Raya District - Sihora and Karab. SDM Mahavan Garima Singh along with … [Read more...]
Irrigation Department Defies NGT Order on Riverfront Project
Vrindavan, 2017.12.02 (VT): Despite a ban by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Irrigation Department continues to develop the Yamuna riverfront in Vrindavan. New construction is being done in addition to the existing sheet-piling, which is endangering Vrindavan’s water table and which cost … [Read more...]
Historic Govind Dev Temple threatened by illegal construction
Vrindavan, 2017.10.17 (VT): The Govind Dev Temple is one of the most important and historic temples of Vrindavan. Built entirely of red sandstone with an absolutely unique design, it is one of the most precious treasures of this country. The temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India … [Read more...]
Sewage situation to be rectified, more demolitions ahead: Allahabad High Court
Vrindavan, 2017.09.19 (VT): In a recent order, the Allahabad High Court has placed great pressure on the government to rectify the sewage situation in Vrindavan. It has also clarified the current situation on the Yamuna floodplain, which for the last several weeks has been shrouded in … [Read more...]
Delayed action on floodplain causing undue suffering
Vrindavan, 2017.09.10 (VT):f Ordinary people are now getting the results of being manipulated by an unholy alliance bringing together bureaucrats, politicians and criminal property dealers. For the past twenty years, land on the floodplain has been subjected to illegal development with the tacit … [Read more...]
Investigations underway of financial irregularities under former chairman
Vrindavan, 2017.09.10. (VT): DM Arvind Malappa Bangari has turned over the investigation of the case of financial irregularities against Mukesh Gautam, the former chairman of the Vrindavan Municipality, to a three-member probe committee headed by ADM (judicial) Aditya Prakash. Complaints were … [Read more...]
Demolitions begin on Yamuna floodplain following strong order from Allahabad High Court
Vrindavan, 2017.09.08 (VT): Although the pillars of the “half moon bridge” at Keshi Ghat have been dismantled, the litigation filed to stop the bridge’s construction still continues in the Allahabad High Court. The petition, which has been pending before the court since 2010, also challenged the … [Read more...]
Demolition in illegal residential areas on floodplain from Friday
Vrindavan, 2017.09.07 (VT): JCB backhoes will once again be roaring in illegal colonies in the Yamuna floodplain on Thursday. The district administration and the MVDA are taking action to demolish illegal constructions with the help of the police. The Associate District Magistrate (ADM) for … [Read more...]
Memories of Vrindavan from a Loi Bazar fruitseller
Vrindavan, 2017.08.05 (VT): The other day I stopped to drink an orange juice at a fruit shop, and the shopkeeper said to me, "You have lived here quite a while. Do you like Vrindavan?" I said yes, of course, and he asked me why. I was just starting to answer when he said, "You know why you like … [Read more...]
NGT angered after Govardhan inspection
Vrindavan, 2017.08.05 (VT): A team from the the National Green Tribunal (NGT) visited Govardhan this week to inspect the progress of development there. The work was analysed according to the seventeen guidelines that the NGT issued in 2015. Amongst other directives, the court had ordered that … [Read more...]
NGT asks Mathura administration to submit report on sewerage treatment plant near Yamuna
Mathura, 2017.08.25 (Aditya Devi, TNN): Hearing a petition seeking stay on developmental work carried out by the Mathura administration on the heritage ghats of Vrindavan, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a detailed report from the Jal Nigam on a proposed sewerage treatment plant (STP) … [Read more...]
Once buried under garbage and sludge, Rinmochan Kund is now reborn
Govardhan, 2017.06.22 (VT): Once lost under a mass of garbage and sludge, the historic Rinmochan Kund was re-inaugurated today in Govardhan. The renovation of this important heritage site is yet another successful project by the Braj Foundation. UP Power Minister Shrikant Sharma was the chief guest … [Read more...]
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