New Delhi, July 28, 2020: India on July 27 lodged a strong protest with Pakistan against attempts allegedly being made to convert a historic Sikh Gurudwara into a Mosque at the Naulakha bazaar in Lahore. New Delhi “expressed its concerns in the strongest terms”over an incident where an attempt wasContinue Reading
United Nations, July 28, 2020: Archana Soreng, a climate activist from India, has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group. The group comprises young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as partContinue Reading
Koraput, July 28, 2020: A group of Christians was brutally attacked by a gang of religious goons at midnight on July 21. The attack took place in the eastern Indian state of Odisha in a village named Badaguda in Koraput district. Speaking to Persecution Relief, Ayuba Khora, the local PastorContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, July 28, 2020: A Salesian missionary, who dedicated his entire life for the people the northeastern India, especially Arunachal Pradesh state, died of a massive heart attack. Father Joseph Kaippallimyalil died at 9:30 am on July 27 at Sanjivani Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, says a condolenceContinue Reading
By Dr George Jacob Kochi, July 27, 2020: As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc all over the world bringing nations to its knees; we hear stories human resilience of against odds. Stories narrate how healthcare workers sacrifice lives to save others, individuals cook food to feed hungry elderly in theContinue Reading
Manila, July 27, 2020: Ahead of a major speech by President Rodrigo Duterte, Church leaders in the Philippines are calling for an end to “intimidation and fear” in the country. Duterte was scheduled to give his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. This year’s speech comesContinue Reading
New Delh, July 27, 2020: At a time when Assam is witnessing a major COVID-19 spike, a Japanese Encephalitis outbreak has also been reported from different parts of the state raising concerns. With about 14 per cent mortality rate, about 60 times higher than Assam’s COVID-19 mortality rate, Japanese EncephalitisContinue Reading
Geneva, Switzerland, July 27, 2020: Around 100 migrants fleeing war-ravaged Libya have run into difficulty in the Mediterranean and could drown, the UN said July 27, urging a rapid rescue. The arrival of summer and more favourable conditions at sea tends to lead to an increase of attempts to crossContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kottakkal, July 27, 2020: Jayasurya means victorious sun and the son of migrant Tamil parents in Kerala has scripted victory with grit and courage. Philanthropists now flock to the young construction worker after television channels in Kerala flashed the news of the son of a bed-riddenContinue Reading
Guwahati, July 26, 2020: Five people drowned during the last 24 hours in Assam to take the flood death toll to 102. Another 26 were killed in landslides triggered by intermittent heavy rainfall since May 22. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said the flood situation improved overnightContinue Reading
