Ranchi, June 27, 2020: Human rights groups of Jharkhand have called for a speedy and independent investigation into the murder of a 27-year-old social-political activist. The body of Ramji Munda was recovered in the forests of Khunti on June 24. Jharkhand Janadhikaar Mahasabha (JJM), a conglomeration of activist organizations, hasContinue Reading
Kochi, June 27, 2020: Syro-Malabar Church head Cardinal George Alencherry has urged his people to engage in efforts to increase efficiency in all fields of production to strengthen the nation’s economy. The 75-year-old cardinal made the call in a pastoral letter issued ahead of July 3, the feast of StContinue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27, 2020: As part of a covert operation to crack down against online child sexual abuse material, the Kerala Police have arrested 47 people, including young professionals in the state. In total, 89 cases have been filed as part of the raids on June 27. “There has beenContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Chennai, June 27, 2020: The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore has set up a healthcare team to address Covid-19 disease spreading rapidly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. “As the pandemic poses a serious threat, the archdiocese sprang into action to safeguard its priests, sisters andContinue Reading
New Delhi, June 27, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 27 sent out a strong message of inclusivity, saying his government does not discriminate on the basis of any faith or caste. Prime Minister Modi also praised the role of Mar Thoma Church in the freedom struggle. Modi wasContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Hyderabad, June 27, 2020: With an unprecedented spike in the corona cases, the Health Minister of Telangana State Eetala Rajender pleaded with NGOs to help curb the spread. Fourteen individuals from nine NGOs, including faith-based organizations, were invited to the meeting at very short notice onContinue Reading
Chennai, June 26, 2020: Thousands of people in Sathakulam, a place in the Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, took to the streets to pay their respects for Jayaraj and Fenix, the father-son duo who were brutally tortured and killed while in police custody. Jayaraj and Fenix were one amongst theContinue Reading
RJ Smriti Darjeeling , June 26, 2020: Radio Salesian (90.8) – The voice of the Hills – run by Salesian College Sonada has been selected as a partner in raising awareness about COVID-19 in a national project sponsored by UNICEF. Titled ‘Mission Corona’, the five-month initiative will feature a 25-minuteContinue Reading
By Lydia O’Kane Rome, June 25, 2020: The UN Children’s Agency, UNICEF has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is “unraveling decades of health, education and other advances for children across South Asia”. In a new report issued on June 23, the agency said that “governments must take urgent action toContinue Reading
Panaji, June 24, 2020: Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao of Goa on June 24, announced stringent rules, while rolling out a formal protocol for re-opening of Churches in Goa. In a circular issued to all parishes, Archbishop Ferrao advised caution in the process of re-opening of Churches for religious services, layingContinue Reading