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03 Nov

Dhirendra Shastri Apologises Over Lord Krishna Remarks After Seers In Mathura, Vrindavan Object

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Mathura (Gurpreet Singh): Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri has apologised for his remarks comparing the forms of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, following objections from seers and devotees in Mathura and Vrindavan. Shastri said he did not intend to insult either deity or suggest a distinction between them. In a video message shared on social media from Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, Shastri said his comments were made in the context of devotional traditions and expressions associated with Braj. He stressed that Lord Ram and Lord Krishna are manifestations of the same supreme being. What Did Dhirendra Shastri Say About…

Mathura Boat Mishap: One More Body Recovered, Rescue Teams Intensify Efforts

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Mathura (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue teams recovered another body on Sunday in the aftermath of the boat capsize incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, taking the total number of fatalities to 12, officials confirmed. Additional District Magistrate Amaresh Kumar stated that the body was found near Chamunda Ghat during ongoing search operations along the Yamuna river. The remains have been sent for further procedures, while efforts continue to trace those still missing. A large-scale rescue mission remains underway, involving eight teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and four teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with support…

Banke Bihari Temple Treasury Reopened After 54 Years on Dhanteras Amid Tight Security

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Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), October 18, 2025: In a historic event coinciding with Dhanteras, the treasury of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura was opened on Saturday after 54 years. The reopening took place under strict court supervision and tight security arrangements.Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Pankaj Kumar Verma confirmed that only authorised officials were permitted inside the temple during the process. “All necessary arrangements have been made, and only authorised personnel are allowed within the premises,” he said.The decision follows a Supreme Court directive allowing access exclusively to members of a High-Powered Committee set up to oversee the proceedings. Mathura…