The NCP will continue agitating against the new reforms until the Centre withdrew Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel from his post, the party’s State president, P.C. Chacko, said here on Friday. H
Dharna to denounce ‘arbitrary’ Church rule
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The Joint Christian Council will hold a dharna in front of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese office here at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, demanding the rollback of a new rule passed by the Syro-Malabar Church Synod, under which action can be taken against people who make critical statements about priests.
The rule reminds one of Inquisition that was introduced in the 12th century and was in vogue for 200 years. Sunday’s protest dharna will be inaugurated by retired civil servant Thomas Mathew. Felix Pulloden of the JCC will preside.
The protest comes in the wake of an individual being made to apologise and fall at the feet of a priest in Iritty, after he reportedly criticised the priest. Such rules have far-reaching repercussions and contravene the Indian Constitution, the JCC said.
Police rule out foul play in nun’s death
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The cause of death of a middle-aged nun from St. Thomas Convent in Vazhakkala, who was found dead at a nearby quarry on Sunday evening, could be ascertained only after a chemical examination report was obtained, said the Thrikkakara police.
A post mortem examination done on Monday on the body of Sr. Jessina Thomas, 44, from Idukki, suggests that she had died due to drowning in the quarry. There were no external injuries suggesting foul play. Samples will be sent for examination at the regional chemical lab here to ascertain the cause of death. The body was handed over to her relatives on Monday, the police said.