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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Nuns to stay, serve in Gaza despite attacks, says Missionaries of Charity
A day after two nuns of the India-headquartered Missionaries of Charity were seen in a viral video in the close proximity of a deadly rocket attack in Gaza Strip, the Mother House in Kolkata reiterated its commitment to continue to serve in the conflict-hit enclave. Three nuns of the Missionaries of Charity are in Gaza and will continue to stay there 'as that is the life of the nuns of the order' a spokesperson from the Mother House in Kolkata told The Hindu on Monday (July 28, 2025). 'The sisters are on the ground in Gaza and are currently serving the old and the children. They have been there from the beginning of the conflict helping the common people who are suffering because of the war. In fact, we have been there for a long time,' the spokesperson said over phone, adding that the nuns of the order have been present in Gaza Strip for decades throughout which several Israel-Palestinian conflicts have taken place. The remarks from the Missionaries of Charity, started by Mother Teresa, came a day after a video went viral showing two of the three nuns of the order praying inside a church as bombs fell outside shattering the calm of the Sunday congregation. The Missionaries of Charity has served in multiple conflict zones in the world, including in Gaza where they began helping the affected people since February 26, 1973. The organisation started facing difficulties soon after the latest Israel-Palestinian conflict began on October 7, 2023. On December 16, 2023, more than two months after the start of the military campaign by Israel against targets in Gaza, the Missionaries of Charity's convent located on the compound of the Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church near Gaza City, was bombed. That incident was reported by Father Gabriel Romanelli of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, pastor of the Holy Family Parish. The video of Sunday's attack was also shared by Father Romanelli with the international media. Father Romanelli was injured in an attack on July 17 on the Holy Family Parish that was reportedly carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces. The Missionaries of Charity did not share the names of their nuns who are serving in Gaza 'as the situation remains fragile' on the ground and the spokesperson said, 'This is the life of the nuns of the Missionaries of Charity. We will continue to serve there despite the violence.'
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
MUTA, AUT members demand career advancement scheme arrears
Seeking the immediate release of four years of career advancement scheme (CAS) arrears and the complete implementation of Government Order 5 pertaining to CAS, college teachers on Monday staged a wait-in protest at the Office of Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education at Pettai here. The protestors said the GO 5 with regard to the career advancement scheme should be implemented fully in government and government-aided arts and science colleges. They warned that their agitation would intensify if the Tamil Nadu Government still chose to ignore their genuine demand. Members of MUTA (Madurai Kamaraj, Manonmaniam Sundaranar, Mother Teresa and Alagappa University Teachers' Association) and AUT (Association of University Teachers) from Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts participated in the agitation in which college teachers participated.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
AJSU Partys Sudesh Mahto criticised law and order situation in Jharkhand
Last Updated: Ranchi, Jul 27 (PTI) Alleging that the law and order situation has crumbled in Jharkhand, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto on Sunday said this issue will be raised strongly during the upcoming monsoon session of the assembly. Addressing the party's 'Milan Samaroh' programme, during which several people joined it, he also raised questions over the limited number of days in the monsoon session. 'Our agenda for the upcoming monsoon session will focus on the law and order situation. Crimes related to land, land compensation, and the misuse of government machinery will also be prominent agenda items for the party," he said. 'The monsoon session will be convened for a very short period. There is a limited number of days. The government has not yet decided on a subject for open debate," he added. The monsoon session will begin on August 1 and continue till August 7. There will be five working days in the session. Over the renaming of Atal Mohalla clinic as Mother Teresa Advanced Health clinic, Mahto said, 'The main issue is whether these clinics have medicines and doctors to provide healthcare services to people. Mere changing names will not change the functioning." In the 81-member assembly, the AJSU Party has only one member. PTI SAN SOM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Mother Teresa replaces Atal in Jharkhand scheme name, BJP calls it ‘conversion agenda'
The Hemant Soren government's decision to rename a healthcare scheme launched by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government after Mother Teresa has kicked up a political storm, with the Opposition accusing it of 'pushing a conversion agenda'. Earlier this week, the Jharkhand Cabinet decided to rename the Atal Mohalla Clinic. Launched under the Raghubar Das-led BJP government as a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the scheme aims at strengthening health infrastructure in urban slums and provides free primary healthcare services — including consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests. The decision to rename it 'Mother Teresa Advance Health Clinics' was taken at Chief Minister Hemant Soren's cabinet meeting earlier in the week. The chief minister also approved 20 other key proposals at this meeting. The BJP called it an attempt to 'promote religious conversion', claiming it was part of a 'larger conspiracy'. The BJP has long been alleging there's an attempt to convert the state's tribals to Christianity. 'What contribution has Mother Teresa made to Jharkhand?' senior BJP leader and former Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri said Saturday at a media briefing in Ranchi. 'The blueprint for a separate Jharkhand was based on the BJP's Vananchal vision, which was a gift from Atal ji. Religious conversion is a serious issue in the state, and Hemant Soren is using this name change to further that agenda.' BJP's Godda MP Nishikant Dubey too raked up the name change, accusing the Soren government of 'trying to erase Vajpayee's name'. He then went on to call the government's actions 'cheap', saying that the chief minister seemed to be 'preparing to end up in jail again'. 'If the government wants to work in the name of Teresa, they can start a new initiative. Why rename a scheme named after Atal ji?' he said. 'By changing the name, the government has acted in a disgraceful manner. The current conduct of the state administration suggests that the CM of Jharkhand, who is also Congress's favourite, seems ready to go to jail once more'. Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha dismissed the charges as 'politically motivated and baseless'. 'Mother Teresa may not have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, but she was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for dedicating her entire life to serving the poor, the oppressed, the marginalised, and the sick. Illness knows no religion, and she provided healthcare to thousands without discrimination. Her work was directly connected to health, making her name rightfully fit for such a scheme,' he said. Taking a jibe at BJP, the JMM alleged that the party had 'run out of real issues', claiming it was the 'BJP that started the trend of renaming things across the country'. 'Those holding press conferences have already been rejected by the people in elections… BJP trying to polarise votes in the name of religion and nationality, accusing people of being Bangladeshi when Jharkhand doesn't even share a border with Bangladesh,' he said. Shubham Tigga hails from Chhattisgarh and studied journalism at the Asian College of Journalism. He previously reported in Chhattisgarh on Indigenous issues and is deeply interested in covering socio-political, human rights, and environmental issues in mainland and NE India. Presently based in Pune, he reports on civil aviation, other transport sectors, urban mobility, the gig economy, commercial matters, and workers' unions. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Jharkhand renames Atal Mohalla Clinic after Mother Teresa, BJP calls move political appeasement
Ranchi, July 24 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has decided to rename all Atal Mohalla Clinics operating in the state as Mother Teresa Advanced Health Clinics. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday. The Jharkhand cabinet's decision to rename the Atal Mohalla Clinic as the Mother Teresa Advance Health Clinic has ignited a political controversy. The BJP criticizes the move as an insult to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and accuses the ruling JMM-led alliance of trying to appease Christian voters. JMM defends the renaming, emphasizing Mother Teresa's dedication to serving the poor. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Jharkhand cabinet on Thursday approved the renaming of the Atal Mohalla Clinic as the Mother Teresa Advance Health mohalla clinic was originally launched on August 16, 2019, by the then NDA government on the death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari move has sparked a political slugfest between the ruling JMM-led alliance and the opposition BJP."Atal ji's unwavering resolve secured the rights of Jharkhand's people and gave tribal pride a distinct identity. But the Hemant government, stooping to the lowest level of politics, has ignored his contribution. Can it clarify how this decision will improve healthcare?" Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi told added, "If the government truly wanted to honour Mother Teresa, it could have launched a new scheme in her name to serve patients, which was her life's mission. Instead, it has chosen to serve its political interests."The BJP alleged the move was aimed at wooing the state's Christian voters, seen as supporters of the JMM-led the charge, JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya said, "Mother Teresa is an angelic figure for the poor. Naming a health clinic for the poor in her honour is most appropriate."
