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
By Cara Bentley Armitage, Aug 3, 2020: A historic church right next door to a primary school in the United Kingdom has been raided, with 400 cannabis plants found growing inside. The United Reformed Church in the village of Armitage in Staffordshire is a Grade II-listed building from 1820 butContinue Reading
By F. M. Britto Raipur, Aug 3, 2020: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has questioned the National Education Policy introduced by the federal coalition government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party. “Will the private schools also teach in the regional language?” asks Baghel, who heads the central Indian state’s Congress-ledContinue Reading
New Delhi, August 2, 2020:The Supreme Court will hear on August 5 a plea of Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar seeking direction to discharge him from the nun rape case. A bench headed by Justice AS Bopanna will hear Mulakkal’s plea for dropping of rape charges against him. Mulakkal hasContinue Reading
