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Congress approaches NCW over 'sexist remarks' by Punjab CM at Women's Day
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter addressed to NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa urged the commission to take immediate cognizance of the matter and initiate action against the Chief Minister.
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NCW member Archana Majumdar visits Durgapur, assures swift action to gangr
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar visited Durgapur to investigate the recent gangrape case, following directions from the NCW chairperson to take suo motu cognisance.
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NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Durgapur gang rape case, demands immediat
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the release, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal, demanding the immediate arrest of all accused persons, a prompt and transparent investigation, and adequate medical and psychological support for the survivor.
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"This will prove to be very useful for safety of women": NCW Chairperson V
Updated : 9 months ago IST
National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar commented on the NARI 2025 Report & Women's Safety Index and said that the report will prove to be useful for the safety of women, and added that it should be distributed to local bodies for easy implementation of the safety measures
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"How can society act like this?" NCW Chairperson condemns Greater Noida do
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar condemned the alleged dowry murder of Nikki Bhatti in Greater Noida, and questioned how society could act like this.
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'Shakti Samvad' programme organised in Mumbai; NCW Chairperson attends eve
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised its programme 'Shakti Samvad' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Friday. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar said the programme is held every four months to discuss issues related to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual haras
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TN: NCW takes cognisance of bride's suicide over dowry harassment, seeks r
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The NCW Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, wrote to the Director General of Police (DGP), Tamil Nadu, asking for a prompt and fair investigation under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
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NCW chief writes to West Bengal Chief Secretary over Kolkata rape case, se
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
After taking suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Saturday wrote to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, requesting full police cooperation to enable NCW member Dr Archana Mujumdar to meet the victim and h
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Meghalaya: NCW take suo moto cognisance of Shillong woman's murder
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the shocking murder of a woman in Shillong, reportedly killed by her husband. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Meghalaya DGP demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.
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Maharashtra: NCW takes suo motu cognizance of Thane minor's abduction, rap
Updated : 12 months ago IST
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra to conduct an investigation, ensure the immediate arrest of the main accused, and provide strict punishment under relevant laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the POCSO
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NCW Chairperson condemns "negligence" in death of minor dalit rape victim;
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday strongly condemned the "gross negligence and systemic failures" that led to the tragic death of a minor Dalit rape victim in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, who was kept waiting in an ambulance for over four hours without med
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NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar pays tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Ahilyabai is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the lives of women. She encouraged the education of women and their participation in the social and religious life of the local community. She suppor
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