BMC OFFICIAL SUSPENDED
Mumbai: The Bombay Municipal Corporation has suspended one of its officials for misusing his powers to destroy a heritage cross situated opposite Bandra Talao. The heritage cross boasts of a history of nearly 150 years. Had the attempt to demolish not been noticed by concerned citizens, another Christian landmark in the city would have disappeared without a trace. The Bombay Catholic Sabha had registered a strong protest over the incident. READ MORE

COCHIN PAYS HOMAGE TO PASTOR GEORGE JOHN
Cochin, Feb 9: Pastor George John, one of the founding leaders of Cochin Pentecostal Fellowship was given a touching farewell by the Christian Community in Cochin and from different parts of Kerala. Pastor John had met with an accident on February 6 at Palarivattom. He was 58. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. READ MORE

ORISSA YET TO REACH NORMALCY
Kandhamal, Orissa: The Orissa government admits that six months after the Hindutva fury was let loose on a hapless Christian population of Kandhamal District, it is still not able to ensure the safety and security of thousands of Christians who cannot still return to their village homes. READ MORE

MINISTERS ATTEND CHILD MARRIAGE CEREMONY
Bangalore (Karnataka) Feb 15 2009: Eight children got married in Karnataka in the presence of three Ministers and senior government officials. The illegal weddings took place in Devdurga in the northern district of Raichur. Those who got married include children aged 4 to 14. They were among the 501 couples who got married in a special ceremony at the Shiva temple at Devdurga Mundargi. The event was organized by Shivanna Gauda Naik, an MLA and minister in Karnataka. READ MORE

JUSTICE SOMASHEKHAR COMMISSION IN MANGALORE
Mangalore, Feb 16 2009: Justice Soma-shekar Commission, appointed by Karnataka government to inquire into the attacks on churches in the previous year in Mangalore, arrived and held meetings with police officials. READ MORE

CIVIL SERVICE OFFICIALS KILLED IN MANIPUR
Imphal, February 18, 2009 : Manipur Civil Service (MCS) officials were killed by anti-social elements in the North Eastern state of Manipur. The All India Christian Council (AICC), along with condemning the killing, appeals to all the tribes, communities of the state, and particularly the churches of all denominations to condemn the ongoing killings in the state and be involved in restoring the peace, harmony, law and order in the region. READ MORE

CHRISTIANS ASSUALTED IN UPPER ASSAM
Delhi, Feb 6 2009: A group of unidentified people detained Catholic priests, nuns and believers including women and children and assaulted them on January 24, 2009 at Majuli Island, Jorhat district of Assam. The Diocese of Dibrugarh, in a press release said, that the attack took place as these Christians were returning after ordaining the first priest from the Mishing community.
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This page is updated on February 21, 2009