Today the lower house passed the bill. Its goal is to give refuge to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Sikhs and Parsees persecuted in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. For critics, “it is “deeply troubling that the Bill uses religion as a legal criterion for determining Indian citizenship.”
The fire broke out in the old quarter of the capital, made up of narrow streets and alleys. Relief efforts were hampered, but they saved 58 people. The workers were mostly migrants from Bihar; paid less than 13 euros per month.
Tomorrow another great human rights march is scheduled in Victoria Park. The demonstration is organized by the Civil Front for Human Rights and the Territory Police have already declared themselves ready to intervene in case of scuffles. Beijing Public Security Minister: "We will always be a strong backup force for the Hong Kong police".
Friar John Peter Savarinayagam was a "model of holiness", with a continuous tension for the contemplative life. He dedicated his life to the poor and to the spiritual formation of seminarians. He is remembered for his serene smile, even at the point of death.
A 23-year-old woman was attacked yesterday in Uttar Pradesh and is currently fighting for her life. In India, a woman is raped every 15 minutes. For Archbishop Gerald John Mathias, "Respect for women is learnt in the family". Discrimination against them "starts in the mother's womb". Everywhere the Indian Church is working for female empowerment.
The Associated Press has managed to get the original reports of the complaints. Officials under anonymity denounce pressure from the Pakistani government to block investigations that would ruin the "profitable" link with Beijing. Intermediaries earn up to 58 thousand euros for each bride sold, but families are given only about 1,160.
Thousands of people are going to the village of Bariyarpur where the temple dedicated to the goddess of power is located. In 2015, the temple committee banned bloodshed, but the law was rejected.
The foam reportedly caused by illegal discharges from hospitals and factories. The toxicity levels of the Adyar River, which flows into Marina Beach, are being investigated. Signaling buoys to monitor and prevent pollution of marine waters.
The Divine Mercy Church, inaugurated on November 24, is located in the Gulshan district where three years ago the terrorist attack on the Holy Artisan Bakery Cafè took place. The faithful, mostly tribal, had been waiting for the place of worship for 40 years. Pastor: "Catholics are happy because they have a church that will take care of their spiritual needs".
The Delhi-based International Human Rights Council picked the Archbishop of Guwahati as its 2019 Ambassador for Peace. Surprised by the news, the prelate dedicates the recognition to his colleagues with whom he has worked for years for dialogue and harmony in India and Asia.
Nishantha Silva has reportedly sought political asylum in Switzerland, via Singapore. The official led the investigation into the murder of a Christian journalist who criticized Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The Jharkhand police raided the missionary house in Dumka. Two other complaints about child trafficking. The bishop asked for an inquiry into the state commission that deals with adoptions. "They want us to lose credibility, but our faith is strong."
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