Meghalaya’s renowned Khasi author dies
2018-01-18
Pde brought in the socioeconomic, political and religious factors that shape modem Khasi societyContinue Reading
Official removed after repainting saffron wall of Haj complex
2018-01-17
Lucknow: A top Haj Committee official in Uttar Pradesh who replaced the saffron colour of the complex’s boundary walls this month, has been replaced, the Yogi Adityanath government announced on Tuesday. RP Singh, who is joint director in the minority welfare directorate, had decided to “rectify” the colour of theContinue Reading
Govt scraps Haj subsidy
2018-01-17
Naqvi said, “Haj subsidy funds will be used for educational empowerment of girls and women of minority community.”Continue Reading
‘Buddhism gains popularity in China’
2018-01-16
Gaya: Buddhism is gaining popularity in China and a number of Chinese are adopting Buddhist ways of life, said Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday. Making a brief reference to the Chinese religious/spiritual scenario, the Dalai Lama said propagation of religion continues to be difficult and religiously inclinedContinue Reading
Seminary rector critical after road accident in Meghalaya
2018-01-16
Father James Poonthuruthil is the rector of Sacred Heart Theological College in ShillongContinue Reading
12-year-old killed as fire cracker falls him in church
2018-01-16
Bengaluru: In a freak accident in Bengaluru, an airborne firecracker fell on the head of a 12-year-old boy at a church, killing him on the spot. The impact was so strong that the boy’s skull cracked open and his brain spilled over. The incident occurred on January 14 night. TheContinue Reading
Radio Journalists initiate Indo-Nepal Friendship
2018-01-15
Matters India reporter Darjeeling — How can a community radio take initiatives toward building people to people friendship between neighbouring countries? A college community radio in Darjeeling hills has shown how a small jesture at promoting understanding and fellowship through people to people initiative can go a long way toContinue Reading
Elephant kills man in the forests of Chhattisgarh’s Korba area
2018-01-15
Korba: A 40-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, officials said Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday evening in Kartala forest range when the victim, identified as Kalashram Rathiya, was heading towards Beharchua village on his bicycle, Korba Division Forest Officer (DFO) S VenkatachalamContinue Reading
Homeless prefer streets over shelters: Delhi shelter board
2018-01-14
New Delhi: As icy winds and cold conditions swept Delhi this winter, authorities in the national capital failed to persuade more than 1,100 homeless people to temporarily move to night shelters, according to official data. The Delhi government has been informed that roughly 1,167 people scattered across the city haveContinue Reading
Auxiliary bishops given more powers
2018-01-14
Kochi: On the basis of bishops’ committee report on the controversial land deal, the synod of Syro-Malabar Church, which concluded here on Saturday, has given more powers to the auxiliary bishops. The synod also decided that cardinal Mar George Alencherry make any further deals with those party to land dealsContinue Reading