By Matters of India Reporter New Delhi, July 23, 2019: The Supreme Court of India on July 23 granted bail to yet another of seven people, who have been languishing in jail for more than ten years in connection with the murder of a Hindu religious leader in Odisha, easternContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Bhubaneswar, May 4, 2019: At least eight people were killed when the extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani barrelled into the Odisha coast on April 3. Several churches, including St. Vincent’s Pro-Cathedral Church and the residence of the archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar were severely hit when the storm, consideredContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, March 4, 2019: An extensive documentary film on the Kandhamal genocide is being screened at various places in the national capital The 95-minute “Voices from the Ruins,” directed by noted film maker K P Sasi, is the complete account of the anti-Christian violence thatContinue Reading
Sr Gomez worked most among the poor in OdishaContinue Reading
During a recent visit to the headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Father Ajay Kumar Singh of the Odisha Forum for Social Action advocated for the suppressed Christians of his eastern Indian state. “After 10 years there is hardly any justice for these communities,” said Father Singh.Continue Reading
The unique contest aims at showcasing the rich tribal culture and tradition of IndiaContinue Reading
Lanigarh: After Tamil Nadu state shut a copper smelter run by Vedanta Resources following deadly protests, the company faces another challenge 1,600 km away, where axe-toting tribesmen and environmentalists have joined forces to demand the closure of an alumina refinery. An alliance of activists and local people have for yearsContinue Reading
No worship without helmet in KeonjharContinue Reading
The June 6-7 cultural event is showcasing various cultural traits of OdishaContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bhubaneswar: George Kurien, vice chairperson of National Minority Commission, plans to Odisha May 15-17. He is likely to meet Christian and other religious leaders in the eastern Indian state. “It is quite important as the national minority commission is visiting Odisha after five years. There areContinue Reading
