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Thane (Maharashtra) [India], According to Thane Municipal Corporation Department, five children got trapped while catching crabs on a hill near Mumbra Khadi Machine Dam in Maharashtra.The department further said, "NDRF and fire brigade teams are present at the spot and rescue operations are...

New Delhi, NHRC has issued notices to chief secretaries and chief police of all states and union territories over reports that anti-social elements are allegedly forcing women into sex trade on the pretext of providing them with lucrative job opportunities. .In a statement on Friday, the...

As per NCPCR report, more than 20,000 children from 684 villages in the mica mining area have been rescued from the clutches of child labor and enrolled in schools.It said this achievement is the result of a collaborative effort between NCPCR, the state government, district administration and...

Patna/Gopalganj: Five people, including a sub-inspector of Bihar Police, were killed in separate road accidents in Patna and Gopalganj districts, officials said.According to a statement issued by Bihar Police, “Lady sub-inspector Satibha Kumari and her driver Mananjay Kumar were killed when a...

New Delhi: Scores of primary school students were forced to stay at a private school in Prashant Vihar even after regular hours to force their parents to opt for school transport instead of private vans, parents alleged.The students were forced to sit outside in humid weather and many of them...

This partnership represents an important step towards ensuring that children are protected and supported during disasters and emergencies.By combining the expertise and resources of SDMA and Child Defense India, this agreement promises a resilient and child-centric disaster management...

Ranchi Apex child rights body NCPCR on Friday declared that mica mines in Jharkhand were "child labour-free", confirming that all children are now enrolled in schools.According to Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's non-profit organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), which spearheaded the...

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh and Bal Raksha Bharat, also known as Save the Children, officially joined forces to enhance child-centric disaster management strategies in the state. The collaboration was formalized through a...

New Delhi, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda has underlined the importance of continuing to focus on accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preparing for the post-2030 agenda.Nadda emphasized the power of partnership and multiple stakeholders working in...

New Delhi, A man has been arrested for kidnapping a boy and his sister for ransom last month, a crime police say he committed after seeing the children alone in a car with their parents buying sweets at a East Delhi store. .Prateek Shrivastava, 34, was arrested on Thursday night in Mandawali...

He said this while delivering the keynote address at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) board meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.The Minister appreciated PMNCH for its commitment towards the welfare of women, children and adolescents.He also "reiterated the...

New Delhi [India], Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday praised the Association for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) for its commitment to the well-being of women, children and adolescents .The 33rd board meeting of the Association for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH)...

Indore, Four of the six children who died in a week at an NGO-run ashram in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, succumbed to cholera, a senior official said on Friday.Collector Ashish Singh said the management of Shri Yugpurush Dham Bal Ashram, where the deaths occurred, was slow to inform the district...

The '50 Shades of Food Advertising' report, by Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi), is based on an observational study of the appeal of 50 food product advertisements that have appeared in popular English and Hindi newspapers available in Delhi and also took Note some of the ads that...

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday alleged that the Center is destroying the hopes of lakhs of children to hide its mistake in the matter of alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).The senior Congress leader questioned Prime...

EleFant, a mobile app-based toy library, has raised Rs 6 crore (around $750,000) in its seed round co-led by Malpani Ventures, Venture Catalysts with participation from several notable investors and family offices. EleFant was founded in 2023 by Sourabh Jain, a devoted father inspired by his...

New Delhi, Actress and filmmaker Nandita Das has extended her support to 'Mothers Against Vaping', a united front of mothers dedicated to combating the menace of vaping.Das joins a distinguished group of influential role models, including Baichung Bhutia, Deepa Malik, Dutee Chand, Neha Dhupia...

Washington [US], Vanessa Hudgens on Thursday hit out at the paparazzi to reveal the birth of her first child.Taking to her Instagram account on Friday, the actor-singer criticized the paparazzi for disrespecting and exploiting the family's privacy."We are disappointed that our family's...

PNNKolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 5: On July 2, Rotary Club of Calcutta Majestic organized its 13th Installation Ceremony at Rotary Sadan in the presence of Chief Guest, District Governor 3291 Dr. Krishnendu Gupta, First Lady Dr. Simran . Gupta, District Governor Elect Dr. Ramendu Home...

VMPLNew Delhi [India], July 5: EleFant, a mobile app-based toy store, has raised Rs 6 crore (about US$750,000) in its seed round co-led by Malpani Ventures, Venture Catalysts, with participation from several investors and notable family members. Offices. EleFant was founded in 2023 by Sourabh...