civil society

New Delhi, March 7 In the backdrop of multiple ongoing conflicts in the world, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian (retired) on Saturday called for a "complete overhaul" of the Paris Principles so that international standards can be set for better protection of human rights.In his...

Jammu, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying that the formation of governments must be the choice of the people of the country, and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment.Abdullah said he had suggested...

Srinagar, March 7 – Life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after six days, as authorities lifted all restrictions and people resumed their daily routines.Shops, private transport, other businesses, public transport, banks, post offices, and government offices were operating...

Srinagar, March 6 – After the situation in the Kashmir Valley remained peaceful on Friday, authorities announced that normalcy has been restored and all restrictions would be lifted starting Saturday.Congregational prayers were held peacefully in all districts of the Valley, including Srinagar...

Srinagar, March 5: Authorities have eased restrictions in several parts of Srinagar city and elsewhere in the Valley, and life has quickly returned to normal in these areas, officials said.Tensions have noticeably decreased throughout the Valley, even though authorities decided to continue...

Hyderabad, March 5 Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar launched 'Margadarshak', a community-based guidance initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for women, children, and other individuals who may be vulnerable or at risk.The initiative represents a Public–Private Partnership...

SRINAGAR, March 4: In light of the ongoing developments in West Asia following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a meeting with religious scholars, civil society members, and representatives of trade and business...

Jammu, March 5 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern on Thursday over the reported sinking of an Iranian warship, stating that the vessel and its crew were guests of India for a multilateral naval exercise.This comes after a major escalation in West Asia following...

Srinagar, March 5 – Restrictions continued across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, even as the overall situation has improved and tensions are gradually easing.The situation had become tense following protests over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strikes in Iran...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with religious leaders and civil society members on Wednesday to address the unrest in the Union territory following recent military strikes in West Asia, in which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with religious leaders and members of civil society here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike."The Chief Minister...

Srinagar, March 4 – The situation remained peaceful in the Valley on Wednesday, as authorities continued to enforce restrictions throughout the day.Authorities stated that the same restrictions will continue on March 5 as well.Minor clashes between protesters and police in the Pattan area of...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with religious leaders and members of civil society here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike."The Chief Minister...

Srinagar, March 4 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with members of civil society at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Wednesday, offering "Fatiha" (prayers for the deceased) for the Iranian Supreme Leader and others killed in recent...

New Delhi, March 3 The All India Muslim Personal Law Board strongly condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's alleged "anti-Muslim" statements on Tuesday and urged the Supreme Court to take immediate cognizance of this "grave matter."It also appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to...

Geneva, March 2 – Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has praised the vibrant civil society in India, highlighting its continued role in upholding the country's democratic traditions and the rights of minorities.At the same time, while presenting his global...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf region following the US-Israel attack on Iran and urged the Centre to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of Indians there.In his letter to Prime Minister...

Washington, February 24 – The National Endowment for Democracy supported political and civic actors in Bangladesh in the lead-up to the 2024 collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government, supporting electoral reforms, voter education, and independent reporting, its president told US lawmakers on...

Shillong, February 24 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has urged authorities to take strict action over the alleged racial and sexual harassment of a woman doctor from Nagaland in Uttar Pradesh, stating that such incidents should not be treated as recurring news headlines.Condemning...

New Delhi, February 24 – A group of former Chief Justices of High Courts, senior High Court judges, senior civil servants, and armed forces veterans have issued a joint statement condemning the protest staged by members of the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at...