Christians are known for social harmony: Nalin Kumar Kateel
Chappara Muhoortha to welcome new Bishop
Mangaluru, August 27: Lok Sabha Member Nalin Kumar Kateel hailed the contributions of Christians in establishing social harmony in the society.
Speaking as a chief guest at the Chappara Muhoortha programme ahead of new Bishop’s Episcopal Ordination at Rosario Cathedral grounds here on Monday, the MP who appreciated the role of Mangaluru Bishop in building a healthy society, said that when the central government had announced the Swachh Bharat mission, it was the Mangaluru Bishop who conducted the programme in the city first. When there was a social unrest in the city in September 2008, it was the Bishop of Mangaluru who took initiative to sort out the differences between the groups. In a way, the Christians have contributed a lot for the social harmony, he said promising his party support to the programme and new Bishop.
Former MLA JR Lobo said that as Mangaluru was known for peace and harmony, it was the duty of every individual to build the harmonious society.
MLC Ivan D’Souza said that Christians of Mangaluru diocese have been living harmoniously and requested the MP for his support to the programme.
Presiding over the programme, the Bishop appreciated the good will of the MP for attending the programme. Usually, the close relatives would be invited for Chappara Muhoortha. So, close guests were invited to the programme, he said.
Coordinator MP Noronha explained the importance of this historical event. Apostolic Administrator of Diocese Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Corporator Latheef, Chief Coordinator Fr. JB Crasta, Convener Fr. Onil D’Souza, Fr. Vincent Monthiero, Fr. Richard D’Souza, Fr. Vijay Victor Lobo, and others were Present.
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Gambhir flies back home for "personal emergency", to rejoin in Adelaide
Perth (PTI): India head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to India with his family due to "personal emergency" and is unlikely to be present during the the two-day pink ball warm-up game in Canberra starting November 30.
Gambhir, however, is slated to directly link up with the squad in Adelaide before the 'Pink Ball Test' starting December 6.
It is understood that Gambhir has sought permission from BCCI brass with regards to his return.
"He left with his family on early Tuesday morning for India. It is an unavoidable personal emergency. He will be back in Adelaide before the start of the second Test match," a BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The Indian team will leave for Canberra on Wednesday, November 27 where the entire team is expected to attend an official reception thrown in their honour by the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The two-day Pink ball match will give the Indian team a chance to get some game time under its belt.
PMXI is a squad full of youngsters but India will get some good match practice with pacer Scott Boland expected to play the game.
The rules of the game will be decided by the two teams and it is expected that everyone will bat and ball as it won't have an official status.
