B’lore Archbishop thanks PM Modi for Christmas celebration, urges attention to community issues
Bengaluru: Archbishop Peter Machado, the head of the Archdiocese of Bangalore, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Christmas celebrations held at the PM's residence in New Delhi with religious leaders of the Christian community. In an issued press release on Thursday, the Archbishop conveyed thanks on behalf of the entire Christian community while also urging the Prime Minister's attention to the escalating problems faced by the community, particularly in Manipur.
The Christmas celebrations for 2023 held special significance for Christians in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended invitations to representatives of the Christian community, celebrating Christmas with them at his residence in New Delhi.
The Archbishop's press release highlighted the positive views expressed by the Prime Minister regarding the Christian community in India. Modi acknowledged the contributions of Christians to the Indian Independence Movement and commended the works undertaken by Christian institutions in education, health, and social service over the decades post-independence. The Prime Minister's emphasis on compassion and service, aligning with the teachings of the Lord, was appreciated by the Christian community leaders.
However, the press release also drew attention to the challenges faced by Indian Christians, including hate speeches, vandalization of churches and prayer halls, and the implementation of anti-conversion laws in several states. The Archbishop urged the Prime Minister's intervention through his office to prevent illegal activities against Christians and address the issues related to reservation for Dalit Christians.
The Archbishop specifically highlighted the situation in Manipur, where months-long violence has negatively impacted Christians in the state. The press release called on Prime Minister Modi to resolve the problems related to reservation for Dalit Christians by engaging with local leaders from the Christian community.
The Archbishop expressed the belief that Prime Minister Modi's response to the concerns of the Christian community would contribute to building an all-inclusive society guided by values of justice and selfless service. The press release concluded with gratitude for the invitation to celebrate Christmas and a humble request for positive responses to the challenges faced by the Christian community in India.
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Narcotics worth Rs 1.26 lakh, seized in 13 separate cases in Raichur, destroyed by police
Raichur: In a major step towards prevention of substance abuse, officers from various police stations in the district destroyed 11 kg narcotics (ganja) worth Rs 1.26 lakh seized over the last two years in multiple cases in Raichur.
The officers destroyed the narcotics on Thursday at the medical disposal of narcotics unit situated on the Yaklaspur Road. The narcotics had been confiscated in 13 separate cases filed at the Balaganur, Thurvihala, Yargera, Maski, Raichur Rural, Raichur CEN, Sindhnur Rural, Sadar Bazar and Lingasugur police stations in 2023 and 2024.
Raichur Superintendent of Police M Puttamadayya, who also heads the Narcotics Disposal Committee, ASP-2 G Harish, DySP MG Sathyanarayan Rao of Raichur Sub-division, DySP of Dattatreya Karnad of Lingasugur Sub-division, RIM Act (Raichur) chairperson Dr. Shreeshailesh Amarkheda, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Environment Officer Prakash, Deputy Environment Officer Shailaja V Ameengadh, technician Jayakumar, DCRB unit Inspector Thimmanna S were present.
