New Delhi, March 27, 2020: A relief camp set up in northeast Delhi for hundreds of families affected by last month’s violence has been closed over fears of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus spreading among its occupants. The Eidgah camp in northeast Delhi’s Old Mustafabad has been shut by theContinue Reading
New Delhi, March 27, 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind on March 27 asked governors and lieutenant governors (LGs) of states and union territories to rope in volunteers from the Red Cross and other religious organisations to contain the spread of coronavirus “at the earliest”, an official spokesman said. Addressing governorsContinue Reading
By John Dayal New Delhi, March 27, 2020: Some immediate measures are needed to help informal workers and destitute poor to survive the 21-day lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 in India. These have been developed in consultation with economists and social movements. Enough measures are in place for theContinue Reading
March 27, 2020: The Red Cross called March 27 for increased psychological support to health workers and others fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, warning of rising suicides as a result of pressure and isolation. Countries around the world have taken dramatic measures to try to halt the spread of the virus,Continue Reading
Louisiana, March 27, 2020: The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the United States has made several changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to canceling public Masses, Bishop Shelton Fabre announced that he is waiving the requirement that Catholics avoid meat on the last two regular Fridays during Lent.Continue Reading
By Anwesha Madhukalya Texas, March 27, 2020: A $20 trillion lawsuit has been filed against Chinese authorities in the US over coronavirus outbreak. American lawyer Larry Klayman and his advocacy group Freedom Watch along with Texas company Buzz Photos have filed the lawsuit against the Chinese government, Chinese army, theContinue Reading
By Tola Mbakwe Guwahati, March 26, 2020: In Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam state in northeastern India, Sister Rose Hauniang Paite has adapted her tailoring school in response to the looming threat of coronavirus over surrounding slums. The school is normally run as a community development initiative, offering skillsContinue Reading
Vatican City, Mar 26, 2020: After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its decree on Holy Week liturgies. The Congregation for Eastern Churches issued a similar decree. “Given that the date of Easter cannot be transferred, in theContinue Reading
Thuvayoor, March 26, 2020: A vicar and two officials of a local church in Kerala’s Pathtanamthitta were arrested on March 25 on charges of conducting a funeral service, defying the government order against mass gatherings in view of the coronavirus outbreak, police said. Father Reji Yohanan, vicar of St PetersContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, March 26, 2020: The Christian Coalition for Health, the largest healthcare system in India in the private sector, has offered its facilities to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight the coronavirus pandemic that has threatened the country’s entire population. “At this time of graveContinue Reading
