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NHRC cracks down: States ordered to scrap unsafe 'sleeper buses' after deadly fire incidents
India | Nov 30, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTCIRT Pune's November 3 report, stemming from Rajasthan Transport's October 18 investigation, pinpointed non-compliance with Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), including faulty construction that flouts AIS:119 sleeper standards.
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NHRC issues notice to Railway Board over complaints of 'halal meat' being served on trains
India | Nov 26, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTNHRC highlighted that serving only halal meat on Indian Railways may violate important constitutional provisions, specifically Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g), 21, and 25. These Articles collectively safeguard the principles of equality before law, prohibit discrimination based on religion or cast.
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27 illegal madrasas under scanner in Madhya Pradesh for alleged conversion racket, NHRC seeks report
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 01, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTThe NHRC has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government following allegations that 27 madrasas are involved in the forced religious conversion of 556 Hindu children. The commission has demanded a report within 15 days.
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Murshidabad violence: NHRC to conduct on-spot inquiry, submit report within three weeks
India | Apr 15, 2025, 08:34 PM ISTMurshidabad violence: The NHRC said the action comes after submission of a complaint to it. The inquiry report should be submitted within a period of three weeks, it said.
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MP: 7 die after 'fake' cardiologist treats them in Damoh, NHRC orders probe
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 07, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTStarting from April 7 to April 9, a team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will be stationed in Damoh to probe the serious allegations involving a fake doctor operating at a local missionary hospital.
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KIIT student death: NHRC report holds University responsible for suicide, sought action from UGC
India | Mar 29, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTA 20-year-old computer science student from Nepal was found hanging in her hostel room in KIIT University. The incident was reported on February 16.
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Bihar: NHRC notice to Nitish Kumar govt over food poisoning incident at shelter home in Patna
Bihar | Nov 21, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a food poisoning incident at a government-run shelter home in Patna, Bihar, where 13 inmates fell ill, and 3 lost their lives.
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Jhansi medical college fire: NHRC sends notice to UP govt, DGP over deaths of newborn babies
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 16, 2024, 10:08 PM ISTThe fire broke out on Friday night at around 10:45 pm at the NICU ward in Jhansi medical college. 10 newborn babies died in the tragic incident while 16 were injured. 37 children were safely evacuated from the ward.
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'Authorities' negligence': Delhi govt gets NHRC notice cover death of inmates at shelter home
Delhi | Aug 03, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTAccording to the media report, carried on August 2, Asha Kiran is "not new to controversy". The shelter home has a capacity of 500 inmates, but now over 1,000 are allegedly residing in it resulting in overcrowding, it said.
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Delhi coaching centre deaths: NHRC issues notices to Delhi govt, MCD commissioner
India | Jul 30, 2024, 02:36 PM ISTDelhi coaching centre deaths: Delhi Police have also served a notice to the MCD, seeking information on the desilting of drains and occupancy certificate of the Rau's IAS Study Circle basement, where three civil service aspirants died due to flooding.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance over death of IAS aspirant in Delhi due to electrocution
Delhi | Jul 25, 2024, 09:11 PM ISTThe NHRC has called for a detailed report from Delhi's Chief Secretary, the Commissioner of Police, and the Chairman of Tata Power-DDL within two weeks regarding the electrocution death of a 26-year-old IAS aspirant in Delhi's Patel Nagar.
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NHRC sends notice to Uttar Pradesh DGP over suicide case of two brothers in Hathras
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTNational Human Rights Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, indicate a serious issue of human rights violation in Uttar Pradesh. Reportedly, a suicide note in this regard has been left by one of the brothers.
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Tamil Nadu: Death count rises to 63 in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, NHRC issues notice to state govt
Tamil Nadu | Jun 26, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTChief Minister MK Stalin explained that immediately after the incident was reported in Kallakurichi, he initiated prompt measures, including constituting an enquiry commission, transferring the case to Crime Branch CID and ensuring the arrest of about 20 persons.
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NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP over 'delayed' police action on sexual assault of minor girl
Bihar | Mar 26, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTThe commission has observed that the content of the media report, if true, amounted to a violation of the victim's human rights.
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Sandeshkhali violence: NHRC to depute team for on-spot inquiry, sends notice to Bengal govt and DGP
India | Feb 21, 2024, 09:15 PM ISTSandeshkhali violence: The Commission has observed that the recent incidents in Sandeshkhali, as have been reported in various print and electronic media, "indicate prima facie violation of human rights, shocking the conscience".
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Bihar: NHRC issues notice to state govt over 184 students falling ill after consuming midday meal
Bihar | Feb 07, 2024, 05:58 PM ISTBihar news: The NHRC has noted that there are certain guidelines issued by the Central government to all the states and Union territories about food safety and hygiene in school kitchens for preparing and serving midday meal.
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NHRC takes cognisance of Manipur violence, issues notices to state authorities
India | Dec 09, 2023, 07:57 AM ISTThe NHRC emphasised the importance of a state's duty to protect the lives and properties of its citizens, promoting a sense of fraternity and brotherliness among communities.
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President Murmu inaugurates two-day conference of National Human Rights Institutions
India | Sep 20, 2023, 01:17 PM ISTThe conference is being organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions.
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West Bengal: NHRC sends notice to Mamata govt over death of Jadavpur University student
Kolkata | Aug 14, 2023, 08:32 PM ISTThe human rights body also sent a notice to the Registrar of the University taking cognisance of the death of the student.
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West Bengal: NHRC takes suo-motu cognizance, appoints observer for violence over panchayat elections
Kolkata | Jun 11, 2023, 09:05 PM ISTWest Bengal Police arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Congress worker that occurred at Murshidabad's Khargram on Saturday.