Set free after 25 years, Staines’ murder convict plans to fight for tribal rights
Keonjhar: Mahendra Hembram, who was released on Wednesday after serving 25 years in prison in connection with the murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines, has announced plans to establish a voluntary organisation More...
BU organises prog on transgender rights | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: The Berhampur University (BU) on Thursday organised a programme promoting awareness about transgender rights.The day-long programme was organised by the department of journalism and mass More...
NHRC seeks govt report on ‘human rights violations’ of PVTG tribe in Keonjhar | Bhubaneswar News
Keonjhar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar on alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, a Particularly More...
NHRC moved on employment rights for educated youths
Bhubaneswar: NHRC has directed three central ministries to consider the right to employment of educated youths and technically qualified persons and ensure necessary action.It passed the order after More...
Puri mutts demand land rights
Puri: Chief priests (mahants) of Puri’s mutts (mathas) and saints have written to the Puri district collector demanding land rights be granted in the name of mathas. More than 20 members of More...
‘Exposed men’s rights’: Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Bengaluru techie suicide case
The Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara said on Sunday that techie Atul Subhash’s suicide has opened up a debate about men’s rights in the country. Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara made the remarks More...
Mukesh Ambani’s Viacom 18 finally gets rights of JioHotstar website after month-long ‘Delhi-to-Dubai drama’ – Times of India
Jiohotstar.com seems to have officially been transferred to Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. The latest Whois record shows that the domain is registered under the name More...
Adani Group’s Australian coal unit faces racism charge, human rights complaint: Report
The Adani Group is facing accusations of racism at its Australian coal unit after an aboriginal group filed a complaint with the country’s Human Rights Commission, reported news agency Reuters. People More...
Kutia Kondhs Granted Habitat Rights in Kandhamal: A Landmark Decision | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: The Kutia Kondh, one of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) living in Kandhamal district, will soon receive habitat rights over their lands under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). “This More...
Gender-Reassignment Surgery: Balasore resident advocates for women’s rights after gender-reassignment surgery | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: To become a vocal advocate of women’s rights, a native of Balasore underwent gender-reassignment surgery two years ago. Now, she is dedicating her time to working for a local NGO. She More...