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NHRC seeks report from Delhi, Haryana, UP on COVID control measures at far
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notices to Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Governments seeking reports on steps taken to control the spread of COVID-19 infection at the protest sites of the farmers.
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Swiss Tibetan held 1000-km solo-cycle rally to raise awareness about Chine
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 25 (ANI): A Swiss-Tibetan held a solo cycle rally of 1000 kilometres from Winterthur to Geneva to raise awareness about the violent repression by China in Tibet.
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NHRC seeks report from Centre, States on poor working conditions of ASHA w
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The National Human rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has sought reports from the central government and the States on allegations of poor working conditions of ASHA workers in the rural areas across the country.
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Survey reveals three in five believe more changes needed to give Black Ame
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 24 (ANI): Over 50 per cent of the population in the United States believes that the country must "continue making changes to give Black Americans equal rights to white Americans," according to a new survey reported by The Hill.
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China seeks to 'Sinicise' Tibetan religion, calls for crackdown on 'separa
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], May 23 (ANI): Despite international condemnation over human rights violations by Beijing in Tibet, the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) top official in Lhasa called for greater stress on Chinese elements in religion and a crackdown on 'separatism' in the region.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of barge tragedy, raises concerns on rights
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of a news article, published on May 22, raising serious concerns on the rights of various seafarers in India after the cyclone Tauktae caused barge P305 to sink in the Arabian Sea.
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NHRC seeks comprehensive report from Odisha, Chhatishgarh to resolve Hirak
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought for a Comprehensive report from the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on the issue of large scale displacement and subsequent failure of both the state governments in rehabilitation and resettl
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Hundreds in Ukraine rally in support of more transgender rights
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine] May 23, (ANI): Hundreds of people rallied in Ukraine in support of the transgender and LGBT community, reported Euro News.
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US civil rights leader assures help to Tamil Nadu to combat COVID-19 pande
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): American civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson Sr spoke to Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (PTR) in a Zoom call on May 21 and assured that COVID-19 assistance is on its way, amid state's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UP police pays Rs 5 lakh to kin of 'fake encounter' victim
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lucknow, on Saturday submitted payment proof of Rs 5 lakh to the family members of an IT engineer, before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) despite the earlier resistance for not paying the amount by the Uttar Prad
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Child rights panel seeks info from Centre, states on preparations to tackl
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Saturday urged the Union Health Ministry and states to take stock of the preparations to tackle the upcoming third wave of COVID-19, which experts say is likely to impact the younger population
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China hopes EU will do 'serious reflection' over halt of investment pact
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 22 (ANI): China has said EU states "disregarded facts" on the human rights issue in Xinjiang after the European Parliament froze the legislative process for ratifying the investment pact with Beijing, in response to sanctions against EU lawmakers.
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