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Delhi Floods: 3 Children Went For Bathing Drowned
At least three children drowned while bathing in flood water in Delhi's Mukundpur on July 14. The children drowned in a ditch at a metro construction site after they jumped in it to have a bath. The mishap occurred around 3:00 in the afternoon. Soon after the incident, the trio were rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead. Meanwhile, flood situation in low-lying area is under restoration.
Tags: Delhi Floods, Drowned, children, Yamuna River, Indian Environment
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PM Modi Salute Kids Refusing To Play With Foreign Toys, Encourages Atmanirbhar Bharat
PM Narendra Modi saluted the spirit of children who refused to play with foreign toys, expressing the true spirit of "Atmanirbhar India". Addressing the ramparts on the 76th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi said, " I have heard from countless families that 5-7-year-old children tell their parents that they do not want to play with foreign toys." Notably, Atmanirbhar Bharat has been a major initiative of the Indian Government.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Independence Day, Made in India, children
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Kota Srinivas Poojary Declares Beggary Act To Be Enforced In Karnataka
Kota Srinivas Poojary, Minister of Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare, stated government will enforce Karnataka Prohibition of Beggary Act, 1975, to eradicate begging. He stated youngsters are given narcotics and used for begging. "101 children who were involved in begging have been taken into custody by Directorate of Child Protection and they have been rehabilitated," said Poojary. He also stated individuals who abandon children to… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, Beggary Act, children, Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Minister, Kota Srinivas Poojary
Courtesy: ANI
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Flash Floods Claim Lives Of 39 People Including 9 Children In Afghanistan
New districts of Afghanistan were impacted by heavy rains, as 39 people have perished as a result of flash floods. Flash floods have claimed the lives of individuals in five provinces since July 5: Uruzgan (20), Ghazni (6), Nuristan (7), Paktya (3), and Zabul (3), with nine of them being children. Around 2,900 homes have been destroyed by the torrential rains, which have also affected daily life.
Tags: Floods, Afghanistan, heavy rains, children, Death
Courtesy: ANI
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Tripura Govt Intends To Re-Enroll Students Who Dropped Out Due To Covid Pandemic
Tripura government has decided to readmit all students aged 6 to 14 who had to discontinue their education. The decision was taken after the education department performed a study that revealed 8,850 students in Grades 1 through 8 had dropped out due to closure of physical education classes because of Covid pandemic. As part of School Cholo Abhiyan, the department will embark on an inquiry to re-enroll all dropout children.
Tags: Tripura, Schools, children, school dropout, Government
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Over 1.30 Lakh Schools Reformed As Part Of 'Operation Kayakalp,' 1.90 Crore Children Enroll In Schools: UP
"Operation Kayakalp," which is being carried out to upgrade the amenities in government schools, has modified more than 1.30 lakh schools. Since then, more than 1.90 crore kids have been enrolled in these council schools. The elementary, secondary, and higher education sectors have undergone significant improvements under the Adityanath administration, claims a government spokesperson. Children from low-income households who attend council… read-more
Tags: Operation Kayakalp, children, Enroll, Schools, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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UNOCHA Report: Afghanistan Earthquake Results In 155 Children Fatalities
Following terrible earthquake that struck southeast Afghanistan last week, at least 155 children have perished, according to report issued by United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on June 26. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Afghanistan, Death, children, United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Courtesy: ANI
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Over 2,000 Educational Institutions Destroyed Completely During Ukraine-Russia War
Recently, reports of the Prosecutors General Office in Ukraine revealed that Ukraine's invasion of Russia destroyed hundreds of educational institutions in the nation. The officials said, bombing and shelling by Russian forces in Ukraine damaged and destroyed 2,061 educational institutions, Of the total, 213 institutions were completely destroyed, along with the killing of 339 children in Ukraine, and over 600 children were severely… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, Russia War, Educational institutions, Killings, children
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Rajasthan Govt Committed Towards Making State Free Of Offence Against Children: CM Gehlot
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that his government is committed towards making the state free of offences against children. The offences against children include sexual violence, child marriage and child labour. He stated that the state government is running several schemes for the welfare of children. He further stated that besides ensuring education and social development, it is also the government's responsibility to provide protection to… read-more
Tags: ASHOK GEHLOT, Rajasthan, children, Child Rights, Government Welfare Schemes
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Children Below 3 Years Not Allowed In TV; News Rules Issued For Children In Entertainment Industry
New draft guidelines have been issued for the welfare of children in the entertainment industry. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights issued regulations with regards to children's participation in films, TV, reality shows, OTT, etc. According to the guidelines, children before three years of age cannot be allowed on shows except promotional programmes on breastfeeding and immunisation. Various rules governing their education… read-more
Tags: Entertainment Industry, children, NCPCR, Child Rights, Movie Sets
Courtesy: ANI
