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NHRC seeks report on alleged sexual exploitation of SC/ST girls

Kendrapada Nov 21 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Odisha Chief Secretary within eight weeks on the alleged cases of pregnancy of minor girls, especially in the government-run SC/ST residential schools.
Acting on a petition and rejoinders filed by Social Activist Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the order recently.
NHRC directed the Chief Secretary to implement the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur who investigated the case of minor students sexual exploitation in the State.
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Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

19 Apr 2024 | 10:18 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.

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Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi

19 Apr 2024 | 10:08 PM

Raipur, April 19 (UNI) A boat ferrying more than seventy people returning after visiting Banjhi Pali temple on Friday afternoon, overturned in the Mahanadi river near Saradha Ghat of Chhattisgarh's Jharsuguda district, police said here.

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Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

19 Apr 2024 | 9:55 PM

Guwahati, April 19 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, over 70.77 percent of voters exercised their democratic choice across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam on Friday.

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Almost 60 percent votes polled in Mizoram

Almost 60 percent votes polled in Mizoram

19 Apr 2024 | 9:27 PM

Aizawl, Apr 19(UNI) Almost 60 percent of a total of 8,56,364 voters exercised their franchise for the election to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat on Friday.

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Robust voter turnout in Meghalaya prompts every party to claim victory

19 Apr 2024 | 9:07 PM

Shillong, April 19 (UNI) Political parties in Meghalaya have all expressed confidence of winning the seats their candidates have contested from as almost every party pointed to the robust voter turnout of about 70 per cent to claim their victory.

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