Archbishop Rev. Dr. Peter Machado wishes a joyful Deepavali filled with hope, charity
Bengaluru: On the festive occasion of Deepavali, Archbishop Rev. Dr. Peter Machado extended heartfelt greetings and blessings to the people of Karnataka, especially to the Hindu community. Reflecting on the festival’s essence as the "Festival of Lights," he highlighted the significance of light triumphing over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair.
In his message, the Archbishop encouraged people to embrace the spirit of charity and kindness by reaching out to those in need. He reminded that acts of generosity and service can uplift the spirits of the marginalised, reflecting the true light of Deepavali.
The Archbishop also spoke of the values of love, light, and forgiveness, which are central to creating harmony in communities. Each lamp lit during the festival, he said, symbolises the hope to dispel negativity and hatred, paving a path toward joy, love, and understanding. He called for prayers for global peace and urged everyone to foster tolerance and cooperation to build a just and harmonious society.
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
