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NHRC Secretary General urges youths to become guardians of human rights

Bhubaneswar, Mar 14 (UNI) Secretary General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Bharat Lal, has called upon the younger generation to take an active role as custodians of human rights and uphold the principles of equality and dignity for all.
Delivering a lecture under the KIIT Knowledge Tree series, Lal emphasized that empathy and compassion lie at the heart of the human rights framework.
He highlighted the transformative power of education, stating that it shapes a person’s culture, behavior, and mindset, ultimately influencing the kind of society we build.
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Jharkhand issues directive on court order compliance

14 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM

Ranchi, April 14 (UNI) The Jharkhand government has directed all departments to ensure strict and timely compliance of court orders, following recent observations by the Supreme Court of India.

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Mandaviya urges North Eastern youths to actively engage in nation-building

14 Apr 2026 | 12:42 AM

Shillong, Apr 13 (UNI) union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged the youth of the eight North Eastern States to actively engage in nation-building, policy discussions and innovation-driven development.
Addressing young particpants virtually during the 'My Bharat Budget Quest 2026' – North Eastern Region here in Meghalaya, Mandaviya emphasised the pivotal role of youth as the driving force behind the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

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'Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem' harvest thanksgiving festival celebrated in Meghalaya

14 Apr 2026 | 12:38 AM

Shillong, Apr 13 (UNI) The annual three-day Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem (Dance of joyful hearts) was celebrated at the Weiking Ground in Shillong on Monday, marking the post-harvest agricultural cycle during spring time.

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Arunachal: Zonal General Hospital, Bomdila performs life-saving emergency surgery

14 Apr 2026 | 12:34 AM

Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) In a remarkable display of medical expertise and dedication, Zonal General Hospital in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, successfully conducted an emergency life-saving surgery, saving the life of a critically ill patient suffering from intestinal obstruction and gastric perforation.

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Arrest of I-PAC's Vinesh Chandel threatens level playing field ahead of Bengal polls: Abhishek Banerjee

14 Apr 2026 | 12:17 AM

Kolkata, Apr 13 (UNI) Hours after the ED arrested Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of political consulting firm I-PAC in a money laundering case, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee strongly condemned the move.

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