May 13, 2020: Facebook has apologised for its role in the deadly communal unrest that shook Sri Lanka two years ago after an investigation found that hate speech and rumours spread on the platform may have led to violence against Muslims. The riots in early 2018 erupted as anti-Muslim angerContinue Reading
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ Ahmedabad, May 13, 2020: The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF) has called on religious leaders and faithful, from every faith from around the world to observe May 14 as a day of prayer, fasting and charitable works the good of all humanity and forContinue Reading
By Dinakar Peri New Delhi, May 13, 2020: The Indian Army plans to take civilians on a three- year ‘Tour of Duty’ (ToD) or ‘three-year short service’ on a trial basis to serve in it as both officers and other ranks. The first of its kind proposal will have aContinue Reading
United Nations, May 13, 2020: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged religious leaders to challenge “inaccurate and harmful messages” that are fueling rising ethno-nationalism, stigma, hate speech and conflict as the coronavirus pandemic circles the globe. The UN chief on May 12 warned a video meeting on the role ofContinue Reading
New Delhi, May 13, 2020: A large number of people defied the lockdown norms to welcome a Jain monk in Madhya Pradesh, a central Indian state. Hundreds of people on May 12 came to the road without masks to welcome Muni Pranam Sagar, and his entourage at Banda town, someContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 13, 2020: India has become the 12th nation worst affected by Covid-19 in the world, just behind China where the pandemic first broke out. As on May 13, India recorded nearly 78,000 positive cases and more than 2,500 deaths, whereas China had someContinue Reading
Rome Newsroom, May 13, 2020: For the first time in its history, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima celebrated the May 13 anniversary of the 1917 Marian apparitions without the presence of the public. “Yes, the sanctuary is empty, but not deserted. We are physically separated, but spiritually unitedContinue Reading
By Matters India Report Kottayam, May 12, 2020: A team of doctors from the forensic department of the government medical college hospital in Kottayam, Kerala state, has visited a convent where a novice was found dead in a well. The team on May 11 examined the spot, including the depthContinue Reading
By Felix Anthony Kharsang, May 12, 2020: Bishop George Palliparambil of Miao on May 12 hailed nurses as ‘real heroes’ in the global war against the Covid-19 pandemic. The Salesian prelate was addressing the International Nurse’s Day celebrations held at Krick and Bourry Memorial Hospital, Injan in Arunachal Pradesh’s ChanglangContinue Reading
By Cyprian Ekka Ranchi, May 12, 2020: Sonia Gandhi on May 4 declared that Congress would bear the travel expenses of home-bound migrant workers, whom the federal and some stat governments were charging for the train and bus trips. This announcement rode on the public outrage that set counter agendaContinue Reading
