Bhubaneswar: The survivors of the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha, are meeting for the first time to share their struggles to secure justice and dignity. The Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar is convening the meeting on Feb 9 at Divya Jyoti (light of Christi) Pastoral Centre at Konjamendi town in KandhamalContinue Reading
The Catholic Health Association of India honored Chramattel in 2006 for her outstanding contribution in bringing health care to an unreachable regionContinue Reading
A tribal outfit called for the 12-hour bandhContinue Reading
Rome: Tough it has been almost a decade since a spat of violence left nearly 100 Christians dead in the Indian state of Odisha, it’s still foggy as to whether or not things have improved. Themina Arora, a lawyer in India who has helped with rehabilitation efforts since the 2008Continue Reading
Bhubaneswar : After imposing restrictions on the visit of foreign tourists to certain tribal pockets in Odisha for over three years, the state government is all set to allow them to again trek and learn the lifestyle of primitive tribes living in the hilly terrain and lush green forest areas. OdishaContinue Reading
Their faith was tested by fire during the Kandhamal violenceContinue Reading
Bhubaneswar: Following the alleged suicide of farmers due to crop loss, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced drought assistance to the farmers facing crop loss of 33 percent and above. “Agriculture input subsidy will be provided to the small and marginal farmers who have sustained crop loss ofContinue Reading
The center will also try to heal hurt feelings in both communitiesContinue Reading
It is associated with the famous car festival of Jagannath TempleContinue Reading
