By Rani Punnaserril New Delhi, August 8, 2020: Catholic dioceses in northern India plan to set up centers to help migrant laborers. This was decided on August 7 during a virtual meeting organized by the Commission for Migrants under the Regional Bishops’ Council of the North (RBCN) in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar, August 8, 2020: The federal government’s food security projects to help the poor during the coronavirus pandemic have not benefited many people in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, says a survey. “Since the time of lockdown food security problems are not lessening and therefore clearContinue Reading
Thrissur, Aug 7, 2020: A 46-year-old Christian, who tested positive for Covid-19 posthumously, was cremated at a Hindu place. Wilson Paul of Chemmanda of Karalam grama panchayat, near Irinjalakuda, died on August 3. He tested positive posthumously and the body was kept the mortuary of the Government Medical College Hospital,Continue Reading
Kozhikode, Aug 7, 2020: At least 16 people were killed Aug 7 after an Air India Express plane with 190 on board skidded off the runway and broke in two while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode. Among those killed were the two pilots of Flight IX-1344, authorities said. Four people areContinue Reading
Idukki, Aug. 7, 2020: At least 15 people were killed and 50 others feared trapped in debris after a landslide triggered by heavy rains flattened a row of dwelling units of tea estate workers at Pettimudi in the high-range Idukki district in Kerala early on August 7, police and officialsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 7, 2020: The lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic has led to nearly three fourth of India’s 1.3 billion people experiencing stress, says a survey conducted by the Indian Psychiatry Society. As high as 74.1 participants reported moderate level of stress and 71.7Continue Reading
New Delhi,Aug.7, 2020: The Punjab tourism department will provide free training and skill development to the youth in the state who are interested in a career in the tourism and hospitality industry post COVID-19. The tourism and cultural affairs Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi said that more than 2000 studentsContinue Reading
By Vinod Sushil Soreng Chennai, August 4, 2020: The Jesuit Philosophy seminary “Satya Nilayam” inaugurated on August 3 its first-ever virtual academic year 2020-21. Much awaited virtual inauguration of the academic year 2020-21 for M.A. Philosophy, delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic and suffering it inflicted on humanity, took place hereContinue Reading
Mumbai, Aug 3, 2020: The forested Aarey Colony, home to nearly 8,000 tribal people of Maharashtra, on August 3 witnessed a unique celebration of ‘Rakshabandhan” (bond of protection), or festival of siblings. Many activists and tribals gathered at the forest and tied amulets called rakhis (color threads) to trees whichContinue Reading
Mumbai, Aug 3, 2020: Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, chairman of Prison Ministry India (PMI), has advocated for the dignity and real social integration of prisoners. The auxiliary bishop of Bombay made this appeal on August 2 when the Catholic Church in India marks Prison Ministry Sunday. For the occasion this year,Continue Reading