The National Human Rights Commission has expressed grave concern over the cases of crime against women in Assam. Wrapping up its camp in Guwahati on Tuesday, NHRC chairman Justice (retd) K G Balakrishnan said that though the overall scenario regarding human rights in Assam but there were some areas that needs to be taklen care of. Most cases against women are related to physical and mental harassment, rape, abduction, domestic violence, marital discordant other forms of violence. The camp disposed of 50 cases and passed directives to the concerned authorities to pay Rs 35 lakh as monetary relief to the victims of their next of kins.
17 Jan 2014 - 9:06pm | AT News
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti will retain its non political entity. It will fight for the cause of the poor people.This was what KMSS president Akhil Gogoi told reporters in New Delhi on Friday. Gogoi...
29 May 2016 - 10:54am | CM Paul
Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) signed two MoUs with two UK based institutions namely ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation) who work in conjunction with ACCA (Association of Chartered...
30 Sep 2017 - 5:09pm | AT News
The pomp and gaiety that gripped Assam and Meghalaya for Durga puja along with other parts of the country came to an end on Saturday evening as the idols of the goddess of strength were...
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