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Social Activist Stephen Mathews was shifted to a hospital after his health worsened on the 9th day of hunger strike. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Kerala nun rape: Activist on hunger strike for arrest of Bishop hospitalised

Social activist Stephen Mathew has been on hunger strike for the past nine days demanding the arrest of rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

16 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

The nun had recently written to the Vatican accusing Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her. (Photo: File | ANI)

Nun rape case: Bishop Franco steps down, to leave for Kerala soon

The case has now been brought to the notice of the Vatican and India's representative is in Rome to discuss the issue.

15 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

the religious congregation to which the nun who accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her belongs to released the photograph of the victim and the perpetrator seated together in a group. (Photo: File | PTI)

Case against Missonaries of Jesus for releasing nun's photograph

Kerala police filed case against Missionaries of Jesus for releasing photo of nun with bishop she has accused of rape.

14 Sep 2018 9:30 PM

Missionaries of Jesus on Friday controversially released a photograph of the alleged rape victim and the perpetrator seated together in a group. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Missionaries of Jesus flouts anti-rape law, reveals identity of Kerala nun

The congregation put out photo in media release issued to publish findings of enquiry commission.

14 Sep 2018 7:04 PM

Social activist Stephen Mathews is on a hunger strike for the past six days demanding the arrest of rape accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Activist Stephen Mathews on hunger strike, demands arrest of Jalandhar Bishop

Group of nuns seeking action against Bishop Mulakkal said they would continue their six day old protest till justice is delivered.

13 Sep 2018 8:50 PM

'Kerala government is not taking any action as they do not want to break the cordiality between the church and the authorities as elections are approaching,' brother of the Kerala nun said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Politicians backing rape accused Jalandhar priest: Nun's brother

Brother of Kerala nun also questioned police inaction and said, 'Police have not done anything in the past 78 days.'

13 Sep 2018 8:25 PM

The HC observed that the investigation by the probe team in the case is satisfactory and hence it doesn't need to be handed over to CBI. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape: Victim's family threatened, offered money to drop case, says lawyer

Public prosecutor, however, stated that 'round the clock security has been provided to the victim since July 2018 at St Francis Convent.'

13 Sep 2018 6:40 PM

Kerala High Court posted the Kerala nun rape case for September 24. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC expresses satisfaction over police probe into nun rape case

The HC earlier had sought to know the steps taken by the state government to ensure the safety and security of the nun.

13 Sep 2018 6:29 PM

'Other than retracting the word prostitute, I stand by everything else I have said on the topic. I stand by it a 100 per cent,' Kerala MLA P C George added. (Photo: File | ANI)

Apologise for calling nun 'prostitute' but stand by rest I said: Kerala MLA

'To refer to any woman as prostitute is wrong. I shouldn't have used that word,' PC George said.

12 Sep 2018 6:04 PM

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal has been sexually assaulting Kerala nun. (Photo: File | ANI)

Kerala cops summon Jalandhar Bishop amid public outrage

Kerala police has asked Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal to appear before it on September 19.

12 Sep 2018 5:14 PM

Speaking to reporters in Jalandhar, the Bishop had said, 'If I am found guilty, which I am not, I am likely to be punished... I will appear before police if I am summoned. I am a law abiding citizen.' (Photo: File | ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: Police may issue notice to Jalandhar Bishop

Police said a notice may be issued to Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese to appear before the investigating team.

12 Sep 2018 2:37 PM

The nun who is in her later 40s alleged that she was sexually abused by Franco Mulakkal 13 times between 2014 and 2016. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Was offered Rs 5 crore to spare bishop in rape case: Kerala nun's brother

The nun has also petitioned the Vatican alleging that the bishop is using 'political and money power' to bury the case.

12 Sep 2018 11:35 AM

The bishop confined the nun to a guestroom in St Francis Mission Home in Kuravilangad in Kottayam district of Kerala. (Representational Image)

Kerala nun abused by Jalandhar Bishop writes to Vatican seeking justice

The nun accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping and having unnatural sex with her multiple times between 2014 and 2016.

11 Sep 2018 6:38 PM

The Kerala High Court wanted to know whether the Bishop was questioned by the team in Jalandhar when it went there about a month ago. (Photo: File)

Inform about steps taken by SIT probing rape of nun by Jalandhar bishop: HC to Kerala

HC also sought to know steps taken by Kerala to ensure safety and security of nun allegedly victimised by Jalandhar bishop.

10 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

Joining the dharna organised by various Catholic organisations seeking reformation in the church, the nuns alleged that the victim had been denied justice by the Catholic Church, police and the government. (Representational | PTI)

Nuns protest in Cochin over police inaction in Kerala rape case

Five nuns took to the streets alleging laxity in probe into complaint of rape filed by a sister nun against a Roman Catholic Church Bishop.

08 Sep 2018 1:30 PM

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday announced special term loan for repair and renovation of homes to help the flood affected citizens of Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

SBI announces special loan for repair, renovation of homes in Kerala

Pinarayi Vijayan said that his government will collect relief funds from Malayalis residing abroad.

04 Sep 2018 2:58 PM

Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to flood affected regions of Kerala, said he was not here for 'politicising the situation.' (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

‘Sad’ Centre hasn't provided adequate help to flood-hit Kerala: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said he was in favour of accepting foreign aid from countries like UAE for rebuilding Kerala.

29 Aug 2018 1:44 PM

Kochi Airport was closed since past few days due to incessant flooding in Kerala. (Photo: Arun Chandrabose)

Kochi airport to resume full-scale operations from August 29

The airlines have been notified regarding the same and asked to make sure the smooth functioning of the services as per the schedule.

28 Aug 2018 11:37 AM

The airline said over a dozen flights will transport the relief goods, which have been donated by various UAE-based businesses and organisations, to Thiruvananthapuram - the nearest online Emirates station to the areas most affected by the flood. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Blankets, food: UAE airline Emirates to fly 175 tonne aid for flood-hit Kerala

Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief of over 175 tonnes to Kerala, joining UAE community in their support of Kerala.

25 Aug 2018 10:23 AM

Dr K.H. Amitha Bachan (second from left) with members of Flood 18 – Hornbill Mission Rescue Team

Kerala floods: Team work, technology make it

The Foundation facilitated air lifting of the stranded people from Cherukadappuram, one of the worst-affected areas.

24 Aug 2018 4:55 AM

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