Mathura: It's a land steeped in Indian folklore, a land where Lord Krishna and his 'gopis' are believed to have once romped in gay abandon. Now, the tourism ministry is set to spend over ₹120 crore ($20 million) on the infrastructural development of the Mathura-Vrindavan pilgrimage circuit, a move that will transform the profile of a land visited by millions round the year.

Mathura / Vrindavan: As millions of pilgrims visit Brij Bhoomi on the auspicious occassion of "Adhik Maas" from June 17 to July 17, questions are being asked how many experts bodies would be good enough to manage developmental activities in Mathura.

Mathura: Ambiguity prevails among goshala owners after authorities declared Mathura a 'Cow protected zone' last month.

Vrindavan: Cows and their grazing pastures will not only be protected but urgent measures would be taken to free the Yamuna river flood-plains to develop new grazing grounds for cattle.

Mathura / Vrindavan: Contrary to expectations of sufficient water in Yamuna, as promised by UP PWD minister Shiv Pal Yadav, more than a week ago, for the ritualistic holy dip in the river on Ganga Dussehra, devotees had to do trek long distances in search of clean water.

Vrindavan: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned civic garbage burning in the holy town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh.