By Matters India Reporter Chennai, June 12, 2026: Villagers across Tamil Nadu turned local Gram Sabha meetings into platforms for urgent appeals—calling for clean water, electricity, agricultural support, and protection of Dalit Christian families facing eviction. In observance of World Environment Day, June 5, these local self‑government village meetings becameContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Nagrakata, 7 June 2026: At a requiem Mass held in the Diocese of Jalpaiguri alumni of parish school recalled the contribution of Bartholomis Tirkey, former Headmaster of St. Mary’s Boarding High School, Champaguri, Nagrakata. A pioneer educator in the Dooars, he upgraded a modest village school intoContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, June 4, 2026: A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal. The statement, titled “Is India on the Verge of aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporters New Delhi, June 3, 2026: A nationwide concerned citizens tribunal has heard evidence of widespread violence, social boycott and institutional complicity in attacks on Christians across India. Convened by Karwan-e-Mohabbat and a collective of citizens at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on June 1, theContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Bankura, May 17, 2026: Tension flared in Keshiakole, Bankura, on May 17 when a branch church prayer meeting led by Pastor Rajib Das was disrupted by local groups. Witnesses said the peaceful Christian gathering was disturbed, prompting police intervention. Bankura is a district and city in theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 16, 2026: The Indian Christian Women’s Movement condemned the killing of three Kuki Church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, calling the May 13 armed ambush that also left four others grievously injured “alarming signals across the country.” The group said the “gravity ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 16, 2026: The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) has strongly condemned Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s reported remarks likening unemployed youth to “cockroaches,” calling them “intemperate” while stressing social media’s role as a democratic platform for diverse voices. According to reports, theContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi: May 15, 2026: Sister Connie Callista, a member of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, is dedicated to educating children at the margins. Callista was born into a family with five sisters and one brother in Mandre, Goa (western India). She was inspired byContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, May 14, 2026: The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude following the safe release of Brother Pamei Aching Albert SDB and Brother Poji Kiivisie Peter SDB, who were held captive since the night of May 13. In an official communication from the DonContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Imphal, May 14, 2026: The Salesian congregation in Manipur has confirmed that two of its brothers were abducted near Saparmeina on May 13, and efforts are underway for their safe release. The two Salesian brothers — Panmei Aching Albert and Poji Küvisie Peter were taken aroundContinue Reading
