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New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside the decision refusing the premature release of the convict serving life term for the rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Mattoo in 1996, saying the convict's reformative conduct was not considered. The high court said it found an element of reformation in convict Santosh Kumar Singh and referred the matter back to the sentence review board (SRB) to consider afresh his plea for premature release. "No effort was made to ev ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Home Ministry is likely to decide on the formation of a new government in Manipur after holding a few more meetings with various communities in the state. This development emerged from Monday's meeting between Home Ministry representatives and three civil society organisations of the state, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO), the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS). "We have got indications reg ...Read More >
Bijapur: Even as the fight against Naxalism is at its peak with several top Maoist leaders eliminated in encounters with security forces, the rebels who laid down their arms are being given a chance to redeem their lives by the government. The surrendered Naxalites are being trained on skill development, JCB and truck driving along with masonry. This apart, the surrendered Naxalites are also being given vocational training so that they can merge with the mainstream of the society. The district ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: A joint delegation of several civil society organisations from Manipur will meet senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Monday to pursue multiple long-standing concerns, including the security of farmers in conflict zones and the resettlement of displaced communities. The issues on the agenda include protection of Manipur's territorial integrity, reopening of highways, security for farmers and their farmland, and the resettlement and rehabilitation of p ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: The Social Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, observed the "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" under the United Nations theme, 'Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All,' here at Manan Kendra yesterday. The event began with the Chief Minister flagging off 13 Mini Dumper Resource Recovery Vehicles, handed over by the Social Welfare Department to the Rural Development Department, funded under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vika ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 26 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh Drug De-Addiction Society (APDDAS) under the Health Department observed the International Day againstDrug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday at KV No 2 here. Speaking on the occasion Joint Director of Health (P&D) Dr Kimling Perme said that the theme for this year is 'Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All', with emphasis on raising awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy; p ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jun 8 (PTI) Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known globally for its 'Jaipur Foot' and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its initiatives for disability welfare, a statement issued here said. According to the statement, BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and Chairman Satish Mehta will make presentations in two sessions on Tuesday, which will be attended by permanent representat ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8: The Delhi High Court has held that encroachers cannot claim a right to continue occupying public land till their rehabilitation claims are not resolved, as this would unduly impede public projects. The high court made the observation while granting liberty to the DDA to proceed with the demolition action at Bhoomiheen Camp in South Delhi's Kalkaji in accordance with law. Justice Dharmesh Sharma said the writ petitions were not only flawed due to the misjoinder of multiple par ...Read More >
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday directed officials not to demolish slums "without providing permanent houses" warning of strict action "against those who spread rumours regarding demolition", according to a statement issued by the CM's office. The CMO said instructions were also issued to register an FIR against rumourmongers, in a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat with officials from DUSIB, PWD, DDA, and MCD. CM Gupta said that "some people are spreading the misconception that ...Read More >
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), June 6 A total of 12 hardcore Maoists, carrying bounties worth crores of rupees, on Friday ... Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), June 6 A total of 12 hardcore Maoists, carrying bounties worth crores of rupees, on Friday laid down arms and surrendered in the presence of the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to Kawande -- a highly remote and LWE-affected village on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. This marks the first time that such a large group of heavily-a ...Read More >
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan led a review meeting. Discussions centered on relief for Internally Displaced Persons. They assessed current facilities and long-term resettlement plans. The meeting covered progress on Indo-Myanmar border fencing. The officials also reviewed the law and order situation in Manipur. Maintenance of public order and development were key highlights.Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with Union Home Secretary, Govind Moha ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday sought a report within three days from the Maharashtra Police chief over a media report alleging abduction, repeated rape, forced abortion of a 15-year-old girl in Thane who was pushed into prostitution. Taking suo motu cognisance of the report, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also directed the Director General of Police to ensure a swift and fair investigation into the shocking incident. Rahatkar also asked ...Read More >
The New Zealand coalition government's proposed reforms to tackle youth offending are seen as ineffective based on past experience and current evidence. Critics argue that punitive measures and boot camps won't deter youth crime, urging for therapeutic approaches that consider adolescent brain development instead. The New Zealand coalition government's intention to address youth crime through legislative reforms is facing skepticism. According to experts, the proposed measures may not achieve t ...Read More >
The directive from the Supreme Court to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir to formulate a policy on the premature release of convicts marks a significant development in the legal landscape of the region. This call comes in light of the absence of any structured framework to guide decisions on premature release based on the period of incarceration-a framework that is present in other states and UTs in the country. The SC's order came while hearing the case of a convict serving a life sentence for murder ...Read More >
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