Sneha Mary Koshy

Priest Accused Of Raping Kerala Nun Seeks Protection From Arrest

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday September 18, 2018

The senior Catholic priest accused of raping a nun in Kerala has approached the Kerala High Court to seek protection from arrest. Franco Mulakkal's move comes a day before he has to appear before the police for questioning.

Want To Step Down For Now To Fight Case, Rape-Accused Bishop Tells Pope

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday September 17, 2018

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a Kerala nun, has written to Pope Francis requesting for permission to step down temporarily as the head of the Diocese of Jalandhar, saying he needs to spend more time to fight his case.

Top Court Verdict Has Brought Me Peace Of Mind, Says Ex-ISRO Scientist

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday September 14, 2018

Hours after the Supreme Court ordered that a former ISRO scientist be given Rs 50-lakh compensation for the harassment and mental torture meted out to him in a purported case of espionage, he accused certain Kerala police officers of fabricating the charges against him without getting any of the -fundamentals- right.

"Wasn't Right To Call Nun Prostitute," Says Kerala MLA, Won't Apologise

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday September 12, 2018

A controversial legislator in Kerala has said that he should not have made derogatory remarks about the nun who has accused a senior Roman Catholic priest of raping her.

Kerala Police Summons Bishop Accused In Nun's Rape Case: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday September 13, 2018

Under pressure from activists, women's groups and civil society, the Kerala police decided to summon a Bishop accused of raping a nun for questioning, reported news agency Press Trust of India. The decision was taken after a marathon six-hour meeting. Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal will be questioned on September 19. There have been calls from al...

Bishop Denies Rape Charge, Gets Firm Backing From Kerala Church

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday September 11, 2018

As a Kerala nun appealed to the Vatican for support in her complaint of rape against a bishop, the accused man claimed he was being implicated for taking disciplinary action against the woman.

"Will Fight, No Matter What": 4 Kerala Nuns Defy Church To Join Protest

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday September 11, 2018

As four nuns joined protests in Kerala near the High Court on Tuesday, their smile conveyed their grit in the face of public condemnation from their own congregation for standing up for a colleague who has accused a Roman Catholic Bishop of raping her.

"Can't Crucify An Innocent": Congregation Backing For Rape Accused Priest

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday September 11, 2018

A priest from Jalandhar, accused in the rape case of a Kerala nun, has found support from Missionaries Of Jesus, a congregation that she is part of.

Water Authority CWC's Report Proves Kerala Floods Not Man-Made: Minister

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday September 10, 2018

Weeks after one of the worst floods in almost a century in Kerala that left a trail of unprecedented destruction, water resource minister Mathew K Thomas has told NDTV that the report of the Central Water Commission has vindicated the state's stand.

Body Of 54-Year-Old Nun Found In A Well At Convent In Kerala

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Sunday September 9, 2018

The body of a nun has been found in a well, inside a convent, in Kerala on Sunday. The nun has been identified as Susan Mathew said the police. An investigation has been launched to find out how the nun died.

"Prostitute": Kerala Lawmaker's Shocking Take On Nun In Sex Assault Case

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Sunday September 9, 2018

Even as the Kerala police failed to make any progress in the rape case Jaladhar Bishop Franco Mullackal, an independent lawmaker waded into a controversy over his derogatory statements onthe rape survivor.

Children Return To School In Kerala, Teachers Help Them Cope With Trauma

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday September 8, 2018

In schools across flood affected districts of Kerala, students can be seen going to school, either carrying their few books in plastic covers, or wearing regular clothes.

"Beaten By Seniors For 3 Hours," Says Kerala Student From Hospital Bed

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday September 7, 2018

A first-year student of a technology institute in Kerala's Idukki has been hospitalized, allegedly after a brutal attack by his seniors. He has sustained severe injuries on his legs, doctors said.

'Rat Fever' Cases Rise After Kerala Floods, 12 Dead Since August 1

Kerala News | Reported By Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Monday September 3, 2018

Twelve people have died in Kerala since August, six of them in the last three days, due to the waterborne disease leptospirosis, locally known as 'rat fever'. The disease is not new to the state. Between January and July, Leptospirosis claimed 28 lives. But a spurt in the cases has been observed since the worst floods in a century hit the state on ...

Behind The Deluge: Bureaucrats Share Alappuzha Flood Rescue Mission Story

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday August 28, 2018

Two young bureaucrats were at the helm of coordinating the administrative efforts in Kerala's flood-hit Chengannur when the district was cut off and inundated. At the same time 2 lakh people had to be evacuated from Kuttanad almost simultaneously. The bureaucrats' efforts have paid off and lakhs of people are finally set to return to Kuttanad in Ke...