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NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo writes to Delhi's Chief Secretary to improve
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Priyank Kanoongo wrote to the Delhi Chief Secretary, urging him to take urgent action to improve shelter homes in the national capital, which serve as critical facilities for vulnerable sections of society.
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President Murmu appoints former SC judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as NHRC
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Hon'ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian (Retd.) as the Chairperson, and Shri Priyank Kanoongo and Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) as the Members of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), India," the NHRC posted on X.
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"It is disheartening that SC stayed silent on constitutional rights of mad
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"In Paragraph 76 of the judgement, the Supreme Court mentioned the verdict of Pramati Education Society and others vs the Union of India. With the mention of the Pramati Education Society, we had hoped that the apex court would transfer the case to a larger bench. Earlier, a constitutional b
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"Around 1.25 cr children deprived of basic education rights": NCPCR chief
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The report prepared by NCPCR consists of 11 chapters mentioning the history of Madrasas and "their role in violation of educational rights of children".
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Child rights panel NCPCR writes to States recommending to stop funding Mad
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The NCPCR also demanded that state funding to the Madrasas should be stopped across all states and union territories and Madrasa Boards should be discontinued and closed down.
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NCPR takes cognisance of alleged sexual assault of minor girl in Madhya Pr
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Priyank Kanoongo, Chairperson, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPR) condemned the incident of alleged sexual harassment of a three-year-old girl on Wednesday and said the commission has taken cognisance of the matter.
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"Group of citizens to submit representation to National Human Rights Counc
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
On Wednesday, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar staged a sit-in protest on the road at Baguiati in Kolkata during the 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' called by BJP in Bengal.
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'Pakistan-published books used in government-funded madrassas in Bihar,' a
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairman Priyank Kanoongo on Sunday raised concerns over the "radical curriculum" and use of "Pakistan-published books" allegedly in government-funded madrassas in Bihar.
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"Show some humanity towards victimised girl": NCPCR chief targets Akhilesh
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Echoing the demand of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad to conduct a DNA test in the case of the gang rape of a minor girl, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that DNA tests should be done on the rape accused to deliver justice to the victim.
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"Double the capacity of people are kept in Asha Kiran Shelter Home": Congr
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The official report stated that a total of 25 deaths were recorded in February 2024, out of which 14 deaths occurred (Male-6, Female-8) in the shelter home in the month of July only.
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Health, child rights experts warn against use of e-cigarettes, vapes
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Health and child rights experts raised concern over the promotion of e-cigarettes and vapes as a safe alternative to smoking and healthier alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
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Child rights panel chief welcomes Assam's decision to repeal Assam Muslim
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo welcomed the decision of the Assam government to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 on Friday.
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