Archbishop mourns Odisha hospital fire deaths
2016-10-18
The accident occurred October 17 eveningContinue Reading
Anti-land mafia activist shot dead
2016-10-17
Mumbai: RTI and anti-encroachment activist Bhupendra Vira was shot dead at his Santa Cruz (East) residence late on Saturday night. His wife, Ranjana, initially assumed he had bled from a fall off his chair as no gunshot sound was heard. Vira, 61, had a property dispute with a former corporatorContinue Reading
Catholics pray for peace between India, Pakistan
2016-10-16
Catholics in Delhi chose Rajghat, Gandhi memorial, as the venue for prayerContinue Reading
Meghalaya diocese gets new prelate
2016-10-15
New Delhi: Pope Francis has transferred Bishop Victor Lyngdoh of Nongstoin to Jowai diocese as its new prelate. Both the dioceses are in the Khasi region of Meghalaya, the northeastern Indian state. The diocese of Jowai was being administered by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, Archbishop Emeritus of Guwahati, until now. TheContinue Reading
Pakistan bans 11 Christian TV stations
2016-10-13
Pakistani officials have banned 11 Christian television channels in what local priests are calling a blow to religious freedom in the region.Continue Reading
Bishops’ Muharram greetings stress sacrifice for common good
2016-10-11
Muslims observe the feast on October 12Continue Reading
Marian statue oozes milk, honey in northern Kerala village
2016-10-10
Marian statue began to produce oil, honey and milkContinue Reading
Two women die in stampede during political rally
2016-10-09
Confusion occurred as people dispersed after listening to MayawatiContinue Reading
Treat “social boycott” as crime: rationalists
2016-10-08
easons for the boycott are inter-caste marriage, refusal to follow the diktats of community heads and opposing orthodox beliefs.Continue Reading
Kanpur citizens boycott Chinese goods
2016-10-06
Kanpur Nagrik Manch that organized the march, described the Chinese products as cheap and sub-standardContinue Reading