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New Delhi, March 31 The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance on Tuesday of the alleged suicide of a minor girl in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, following sexual harassment and intimidation by her teacher.NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed the Uttar Pradesh Director...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures.In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali...

New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi government will launch a city-wide mapping exercise in April to identify vulnerable children, connect them with welfare schemes, and raise awareness about the child helpline number 1098.The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), in collaboration with...

Mumbai, March 27 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar used the platform of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune, to raise awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.During the episode, responding to a contestant who discussed menstruation, Akshay...

March 24th, Champhai: Speaking as the Chief Guest, Champhai Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib, IAS, urged local journalists to combat digital misinformation through accurate and responsible reporting. Addressing rural development, DC Aaquib highlighted the proposed Viksit Bharat – Guarantee...

Shillong, March 20 – In a significant public health and education milestone, Meghalaya has become the first state in India where 86 per cent of schools have been certified as Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), the highest percentage recorded nationwide, officials said on Friday.A...

Chandigarh, March 19 The problem of drug abuse in Punjab is a serious social challenge that requires collective efforts from all sections of society to eradicate it at its roots, RSS leader Pradeep Joshi said on Thursday.Joshi, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pramukh of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

New Delhi, March 18 The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the "Krishi Sakhi" initiative to empower women farmers and work towards inclusive growth.This initiative aligns with the United Nations' recognition of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman...

Bhubaneswar, March 15 – The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across the state to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate child begging and ensure the protection and rehabilitation of affected children.According to...

Kaithal (Uttar Pradesh), March 14 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that political forces that have been rejected by the people are now attempting to cast doubt on India's constitutional institutions after losing public trust.Addressing a gathering in Kaithal, the...

Bengaluru, March 13 In light of the alleged shortage of LPG amid the conflict in West Asia, the BAF urged apartment communities on Friday to adopt responsible consumption practices and avoid panic booking or stockpiling of cylinders.In an advisory, the Federation said that while the government...

Nanded, March 11 The administration of the Nanded district in central Maharashtra has intensified efforts to ensure strict implementation of a law aimed at curbing illegal sex determination and female foeticide, an official has said.District Collector Rahul Kardile has directed officials to...

Mumbai, March 10 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday that a committee headed by the Director General of Police (DGP) would be formed to curb attempts to defame individuals through social media.The CM made the statement in the legislative assembly while replying to a...

UDHAMPUR, March 6: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa convened a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme in the district.The DC emphasized expanding coverage to include more workers in the unorganized sector and directed all line...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 27: Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, M. Raju, chaired a meeting of the State Task Force on Thursday to review the preparedness for the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme across Jammu & Kashmir.The UT-level launch is...

DC Budgam reviews preparedness for National HPV Vaccination Campaign; Emphasises adherence to Guidelines & Effective U-WIN Registration across DistrictDeputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today reviewed the preparedness for the National HPV Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer...

Panaji, February 27 The Centre's 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' (NMBA) has reached out to 25 crore people across the country since its launch, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said on Friday.Addressing a campaign-related event in St Cruz village near Panaji, the...

SAMBA, FEBRUARY 26: The District Task Force on Immunization (DTFI) meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, was held to review preparations for the launch of the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, aimed at preventing cervical cancer.Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vidhi Bhatia...

Shillong, February 25 – As of January 2026, more than 10,293 people living with HIV in Meghalaya are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The state reported the highest number of HIV cases in the country, the state Assembly was informed on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised...

Mumbai, February 21 – Actress Adrija Roy, who portrays Rahi Kapadia in the popular show "Anupamaa", spoke about the ongoing storyline of male domestic violence in the drama.Adrija said that she is extremely proud to be a part of a show that doesn't shy away from bringing sensitive and rarely...