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SC refuses to entertain pleas on treatment of children suffering from AES
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain public interest litigations (PILs) pertaining to the treatment of children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur and asked the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court.
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SC directs Centre to set up special courts in districts with over 100 POCS
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up within 60 days exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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Electronic witnessing system: A 'safety valve' in modern IVF practices by
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Telangana (Hyderabad) [India] July 25 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Earlier this month, awful news shocked the medical fraternity and the patients all over the globe. A US couple of Asian descent accused a California fertility clinic of an IVF mix up, leading them to have 'wrong children'. They
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SC directs Centre to fund, set up special POCSO courts
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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Case registered against police head constable for raping 14-yr-old girl in
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 : A case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 has been registered against an absconding police head constable for allegedly raping a 14-year-old domestic help in Mundka area, said police on Thursday.
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Punjab: Museums at Gobindgarh Fort to have entry tickets
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 24 (ANI): Museums at the Gobindgarh Fort, in Amritsar will now have fixed rate entry tickets, in a bid to meet their operational, maintenance and upkeep expenses. Children under five will, however, be permitted free entry.
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Rajya Sabha passes POCSO (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
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Srinagar: Chinar Corps organised 'Run for Fun' competition ahead of Kargil
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 24 (ANI): Chinar Corps on Wednesday organised a 'Run for Fun' competition here for school children and adults, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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AP: FIR against 2 teenagers for allegedly molesting 2 minors in Visakhapat
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 24 (ANI): An FIR was filed against two teenagers for allegedly molesting two minors at a lodge in Baji junction here, police said on Wednesday.
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Madhya Pradesh: Toliet in Anganwadi used as kitchen to serve midday meal
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 24 (ANI): In a complete departure of hygienic norms, a toilet in Shivpuri district's rural childcare centre has been converted into a full-fledged kitchen. In here food is prepared for the children of an Anganwadi centre.
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Major Facebook Messenger loophole allowed children to chat with strangers
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
California [USA], July 23 (ANI): Facebook could be headed into a major privacy row as a design flaw in its Messenger Kids app has been found allowing strangers to connect with children.
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Stimulant treatment prevents serious outcomes in ADHD patients
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), July 23 (ANI): Early treatment with stimulants decreases the development of mood disorders, school problems, substance use disorders and other problems in children and young adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggests a new study.
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