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SC stays NCPCR recommendation to shift Madarssa students to govt schools

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the NCPCR recommendations asking states to shift students of unrecognised Madrassas to government schools. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCPCR Chief: "About 1.25cr children deprived of basic education rights"

NCPCR Chief Kanoongo said that the rights body after studying the issue for nine years found that approximately 1.25 crore children are deprived of their basic rights. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Crimes against children not hidden, criminals are punished: NCPCR on 96% rise in child rape cases

NCPCR assures that crimes against children are being addressed with a robust mechanism and criminals are punished.

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NCPCR summons YouTube official over indecent content involving mothers and sons

NCPRC summons YoutTube officials, after it is accused of portraying potentially indecent acts involving mothers and sons on its platforms.

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3 officials suspended in Bhopal children’s home case; missing girls safe, says Madhya Pradesh CM

Suspension of 3 officials & showcause notices issued after illegal children's home found in Bhopal; 27 girls missing, all safe. FIR filed.

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NCPCR Chairman instructs police to submit report on allegations of minor being handcuffed in Kotagiri

NCPCR chair Priyank Kanoongo conducted inquiry into allegations of police handcuffing minor victim of sexual abuse in Udhagamandalam. Kanoongo spoke to victim and investigating officer, and received 200 petitions from residents. He asked police to submit detailed report to NCPCR.

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Case filed against NCPCR chief for ‘trespassing’ into an orphanage

NCPCR team accused of trespassing in orphanage; FIR registered against Priyank Kanoongo and team for alleged violation of IPC sections. Kanoongo claims orphanage running without license, children not allowed to go to school; issued notice to Chief Sec. of Karnataka to take legal action.

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Delhi HC seeks police reply on plea against Rahul Gandhi for ‘revealing’ rape victim’s identity

Delhi HC gives police 10 days to respond to plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi for sharing pic of minor rape victim's parents on X. NCPCR says Rahul violated Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. X suspended his account & removed post. Matter listed for Dec 21.

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Child rights camps to be held in Kallakurichi and Villupuram districts in Tamil Nadu

NCPCR to hold grievance redressal camps in Kallakurichi and Villupuram on Oct 12 & 13. Complaints of child rights violations to be heard. Written submissions to be made with details of grievances. NCPCR to examine & prepare summary of complaint & send to concerned authority for redressal. Applicant to be…

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NCPCR summons 20 A.P. Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse, child trafficking

--/NCPCR summons 20 AP district Collectors for not submitting info on drug abuse, trafficking of children. Joint Action Plan prepared to prevent drugs, trafficking; Collectors asked to explain measures taken under JJ Act, COTPA, hold awareness meetings, install CCTVs.

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NCPCR summons 20 district Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse among children in AP

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights served summons on 20 district Collectors of Andhra Pradesh for not submitting the details on drug abuse and trafficking of children.

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Jamiat calls for stringent action against U.P. school principal

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind urges govt. to take swift action against perpetrators of 'Slap Your Muslim Classmate' video. Maulana Madani vehemently asserts "nafrat ka pathshala" (school of hatred) is unacceptable.

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Uttar Pradesh: Six arrested after video of objectionable acts with 2 minors surfaces

Two boys were allegedly stripped and tortured with chilli powder in their private parts in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Applications invited for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards

NCPCR invites applications from children for PMRBP Awards-2024 in fields of bravery, science/tech, environment, sports, social service, arts/culture & innovation. Last date for online applications is Aug 31, 2023. Indian citizens aged 18 or below can apply on https://awards.gov.in. NCPCR urges field staff to create awareness & submit applications on…

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J&K schools reluctant to admit children with special needs

Parents of children with special needs in J&K struggle to get school admission due to lack of inclusive environment. After receiving notice from NCPCR, DoE sent circular to ensure no school denies admission to such children.

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Beaten for wearing bindi at school, Class 10 girl ends life in Jharkhand

BJP president Babulal Marandi shocked by school girl's suicide after being beaten for wearing bindi; appeals to CM Soren to take stern action & cancel school's affiliation. NCPCR taking cognizance of matter.

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NCPCR team denied permission to meet ‘injured’ children in West Bengal

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) alleged that its fact-finding inquiry team was not allowed by the West Bengal State Election Commissioner to visit and meet the “injured” children in Murshidabad due to Model Code of Conduct which came into force ahead of the…

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NHRC issues notice to Bengal government over attack on child rights team

The NCPCR is lawfully empowered to enquire, on its own, on the basis of a complaint, on any matter relating to an alleged violation of the rights of the children.

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NCPCR writes to Saharanpur DM after Darul Uloom Deoband notice on learning English

Close on the heels of the Deoband Darul Uloom’s circular asking its students not to learn English, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, wrote to the District Magistrate, Saharanpur, to take action

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Will discuss NCPCR member’s comment on two-finger test with the Chief Minister, says Ma. Subramanian

After assuring doctors that they had performed their job by following the rules, the member told the media that the tests were conducted, says the Health Minister. He was inspecting the IMCOPS factories in Chennai

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T.N. Governor’s allegations on forced virginity tests | NCPCR team to visit Chidambaram on May 24

A team from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will would visit Chidambaram on May 24, in connection with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s allegation of forced virginity tests (two-finger tests) being performed on girls, who were believed to be victims of child marriage. NCPCR member…

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Madrasas violate student rights, children’s body tells Allahabad HC

The NCPCR, in its affidavit in Allahabad HC says that it noted through numerous complaints that madrasas work in an “arbitrary manner” and this is against the provisions of RTE Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

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NCPCR seeks removal of misleading labels on Bournvita

The NCPCR said it has received a complaint wherein it was informed that Bournvita contains high percentage of sugar and contents or substances which may have a harmful impact on the health of children

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West Bengal: Clashes erupt in North Dinajpur over rape, murder of minor girl

Days after the alleged gang-rape and murder of a Dalit girl in North Dinajpur district's Kaliagunj, clashes broke out between the locals and police in the district on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RSS mouthpiece accuses Amazon of funding religious conversions in India

Two months after it accused Amazon of running fronts whose founders defamed India and the centre, RSS mouthpiece Organiser has now alleged that the e-commerce giant is funding religious conversions in the Northeast, according to the Indian Express.

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