Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) After 20 years, estranged brothers Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited on the politically sensitive issue of Marathi pride, language, Marathi Manoos and united Maharashtra with a call to continue unity in future too. They also dropped hints that their handshake was not restricted to oppose imposition … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jabalpur, July 2 (IANS) In a chilling case, a 22-year-old woman sustained severe burn injuries after her childhood friend allegedly hurled acid on her face out of jealousy and personal vendetta. The incident occurred on the night of June 29 in Awadhpuri Colony under the jurisdiction of the Gwarighat police … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) The forthcoming three-cornered contest for the crucial bypoll for Kaliganj Assembly constituency in West Bengal on June 18 will be an acid test for the contestants of all the major political parties, namely ruling Trinamool Congress, Opposition BJP and the Left Front-supported Congress. For Trinamool Congress … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday organised a special event to honour ‘Kaafi’, an acid attack survivor whose unwavering courage and determination have inspired countless others. The event was presided over by Vijaya K. Rahatkar, Chairperson of the NCW, and included the unveiling … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Kaliganj Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal is among the five Assembly constituencies that are scheduled to go for bypolls on June 19. The counting will be on June 23. The other four constituencies that will go to the polls are Kadi and Visavdar … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, May 14 (IANS) Kafi’s world turned dark before she even understood what light was. At just three years old, Kafi’s life was altered forever when a neighbour hurled acid at her during a family dispute. The attack left her blind, but not broken. On Tuesday, Kafi stunned everyone by … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) About 15.4 crore children/adolescents received iron and folic acid supplements in the second quarter (Q2) FY 2024-25, the government said on Friday, as it doubles down on the “Anaemia Mukt Bharat” mission. In India, 67.1 per cent of children and 59.1 per cent of adolescent … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought detailed reports from the West Bengal and Odisha governments over several issues pertaining to curbing incidents of acid attack cases in their respective states. The Commission asked the Chief Secretaries of both the states to submit their reports within six weeks from the … Read more