REGIONAL AWAAZ

J&K: Woman killed, 3 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire

In yet another incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the International border in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani forces today resorted to shelling and firing Akhnoor sector of Jammu district which left a woman killed and three others including a BSF jawan injured. According to BSF sources, the forces from across the border opened fire … Continue reading J&K: Woman killed, 3 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire →

NHRC notice to UP govt over policemen setting afire a woman

National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Uttar Pradesh government over reports of two policemen setting afire a woman in Barabanki. Taking a suo motu cognizance of media reports, the Commission has asked the the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the state to submit a report within four weeks. NHRC said, … Continue reading NHRC notice to UP govt over policemen setting afire a woman →

SC seeks report on fake encounter cases in Manipur

AMN / The Supreme Court has asked the Centre, Manipur government and the National Human Rights Commission to submit a comprehensive report on alleged fake encounter cases in the state, including 62 such cases where FIRs have not even been lodged. Hearing a PIL, the court yesterday also rapped the state government for not doing … Continue reading SC seeks report on fake encounter cases in Manipur →

Manipur withdraws bill on regulation of visitors amid widespread protest

AMN / The government in Manipur has withdrawn the bill on regulation of visitors amid widespread protest. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has said that State Government has decided to withdraw the Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers Bill, 2015 passed by the state legislature on the 16th March last. Speaking to media … Continue reading Manipur withdraws bill on regulation of visitors amid widespread protest →

19 killed in stampede at Pushkaralu festival in Andhra Pradesh

AMN At least 19 people including 5 women died and several others injured in Rajahmundry near one of the Pushkar ghats of River Godavari in Andhra Pradesh when a stampede occurred this morning as people in large numbers tried to get through the entrance gate to the main Pushkar ghat. The officials fear that the … Continue reading 19 killed in stampede at Pushkaralu festival in Andhra Pradesh →

Asaram case: Victim warns of danger to life after death of one more witness

A rape victim from Shahjhanpur in Asaram case, said that her life is in danger after killing of another eyewitness. Deceased Kripal Singh was eyewitness for the same victim girl. The Rape victim told media in Shahjhanpur that she and her family has been living under constant threat from Asaram and his associates. Appearing for … Continue reading Asaram case: Victim warns of danger to life after death of one more witness →

Nashik ready to welcome one crore pilgrims on Kumbh Mela

A Akhter / The religious city of Nashik in maharashtra is all set to welcome more than one crore pilgrims on the three auspicious days of the Kumbh Mela when the ‘shahi snaan’ takes place. All preparations are now at a finale stage as official Flag hoisting of the Kumbhamela is scheduled for Tuesday. Nashik … Continue reading Nashik ready to welcome one crore pilgrims on Kumbh Mela →

Nithari Killing: SC notice to Surender Koli on UP govt’s plea against HC verdict

TIA // The Supreme Court today agreed to hear UP government’s plea against commutation of death sentence of Surender Koli, convicted in 2006 Nithari serial killings case and issued a notice to Surender Koli. The death sentence of Surender Koli was commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad high court on the ground of “inordinate … Continue reading Nithari Killing: SC notice to Surender Koli on UP govt’s plea against HC verdict →

Kerala to form special women police battalion

Kerala government will form a special women police battalion soon, informed state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The special battalion will be helpful in combating atrocities against women and children. Mr. Chennithala was inspecting the passing out parade of women constables at Police Academy near Thrissur. The Home Minister also inaugurated a women police station at … Continue reading Kerala to form special women police battalion →

All Indian citizens including indigenous people to find place in NRC: Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi assured that names of all Indian citizens including indigenous people would find place in the ongoing updation process of National Register of Citizens, NRC. In a statement issued in Guwahati today, Gogoi said the Register General of India,RGI will have to take steps to ensure that all Indian citizens residing … Continue reading All Indian citizens including indigenous people to find place in NRC: Gogoi →