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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in a statement on Friday expressed deep concern over the apparent violation of safety norms that led to the incident.

NHRC orders probe into pharma factory fire in Andhra that killed 17

August 23, 2024 6:57 pm

The commission has issued notices to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary and the director general of police, directing them to conduct a thorough investigation in the matter.

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements

July 06, 2024 9:45 am

The National Human Rights Commission observed the content of a news report quoting statements by women arrested during a raid, if true, raises a serious concern relating to the life, liberty, equality and dignity of women, irrespective of caste, religion and geographical boundaries.

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NHRC issues notice to govt, police; PWD says stretch difficult to drive on

June 01, 2023 3:07 am

As per police, Jagandeep Singh (42) was driving home to Krishna Nagar from his Noida office when the incident took place around 8.30-9 pm on Monday. Police suspect he got confused and drove towards the under-construction flyover.

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Sexual harassment panels: NHRC notice to sports bodies, ministry

May 12, 2023 5:54 pm

Giving the federations four weeks to submit detailed reports, the NHRC said non-compliance of the PoSH law was a “matter of concern” which could “impact the legal right and dignity of sportspersons”.

At 80, highest no. of custodial deaths reported in Gujarat in last 5 years, Rajya Sabha told

February 14, 2023 4:49 am

Maharashtra follows close behind with 76 deaths in police custody over the last five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Upper House.

Rs 500/acre for farmers: NHRC to take up issue with Centre if Punjab gives it in writing

November 19, 2022 7:41 am

During the meeting, Punjab Chief Secretary VK Janjua is learnt to have told NHRC chairperson Arun Kumar Mishra that while his state and Delhi had agreed to pay Rs 500 each per acre, the Centre had refused to pay Rs 1500 as bonus to the farmers

Must take sides when it comes to decimation of human rights: Dhankhar

October 13, 2022 1:03 am

'Neutrality helps the oppressor, silence encourages the tormentor'

Govt appoints panel to look into quotas for Dalit Christians and Muslims, here's why

October 08, 2022 10:31 am

As of now, the benefits of reservation are available only to Dalit Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Several petitions are pending before the Supreme Court seeking reservation benefits for Dalits who converted to Christianity or Islam.

Developed nations should share responsibility to check climate change: Justice Mishra

June 06, 2022 7:22 am

On World Environment Day, Justice Mishra says it is time to identify and plug gaps and act sternly against violators of norms in the implementation of environmental laws.