Tag: children
Veteran Bengali Actress Supriya Devi Dead
Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi, who reached legendary heights for her excellent portrayal of the protagonist Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's cult film "Meghe Dhaka Tara", died at her residence here on Friday following a massive cardio-respiratory failure, her physician S.K. Sarkar said.....
Centre Proposes Death Penalty For Childrens' Rapists
The Central government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is proposing the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12.....
Cabinet Nod For Death Penalty For Raping Children Below 12
The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved an ordinance on the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12.....
13 School Children Killed In UP Accident
At least 13 school children were killed and 12 injured after a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar on Thursday, an official said.....
Nation Must Unite To Protect Children: Rahul On Mandsaur Gang Rape
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced his angst against the brutal gang rape and assault of an eight-year-old schoolgirl in Madhya Pradesh and said the nation must come together to protect the children.....
Thai Officials Rule Out Immediate Evacuation Attempts From Cave
Thai officials on Saturday ruled out any immediate attempts to evacuate 12 boys and their coach trapped deep inside a system of caves in Chiang Rai province despite concerns over low oxygen levels underground and poor weather forecasts.....
Children Born Out Of Marriage Between Muslim Man, Hindu Wife Have Claim Over Father's Property: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that although the marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is an irregular marriage, described as "fasid" in Mohamadan law, the children born out this wedlock are legitimate and have claim over the property of the father.....
Nitish Visits AES-hit Muzaffarpur, Faces Protests
Hundreds of angry protesters staged a demonstration on Tuesday against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's visit to Muzaffarpur district, where 107 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).....
Six Children Die Of Suspected AES In Bihar's Gaya
Six children in Bihar's Gaya district are suspected to have died of Acute Encephalitis (AES) in a week, an official said on Tuesday.....
RS Passes Bill Including Death Penalty For Child Abuse
With members across party lines supporting a stricter law against child abuse, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the bill for amending the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.....
