NHRC India invites entries for Short Film Competition 2026
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has invited entries for its Short Film Competition 2026 to promote awareness on human rights issues. The contest is open to all Indian…
All Nagaland schools directed to follow prescribed school bag weight rules
In compliance with directions issued by the National Human Rights Commission regarding regulation of the weight of students’ school bags, the Directorate of School Education (DoSE), has reiterated strict adherence…
Nagaland to enroll children involved in begging into government schools
Taking a firm step toward protecting the rights of underprivileged children, the Directorate of School Education (DoSE), Government of Nagaland, has issued an official advisory to identify and enroll children…
NHRC India announces 11th edition of Short Film Competition on Human Rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has officially launched the 11th edition of its Annual Short Film Competition on Human Rights. Open to all Indian citizens regardless of age,…
DoSE appeals for action on vulnerable children following NHRC advisory
The Department of School Education (DoSE), Nagaland has issued an appeal to NGOs, municipal/town/village councils, churches, student unions, and the general public to report children in vulnerable conditions, particularly those…
NHRC issues advisory to prevent self-harm and suicide attempts in judicial custody
Kohima, 24 June (MTNews): In a bid to address the rising cases of deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts by prisoners in judicial custody, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has…
NHRC seek details over increased CSAM on social media
Mokokchung, 16 May (MTNews): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Centre, States and Union Territories over the reported increase of Child Sexual Abuse Material on social…
Custodial Death: RPP condemns the killing of E Henveih Phom
Dimapur, August 30 (MTNews): The Rising People’s Party (RPP) while condemning the alleged custodial death of E Henveih Phom on the 25th of August has termed the incident “an act…
Custodial Death: National Human Rights Commission asks Assam to submit report
Mokokchung, August 29 (MTNews): Regarding the alleged custodial death of Henveih Phom on August 21, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from the police…
Oting incident: NPP Nagaland shocked by petition; appeals for justice to afflicted families
Mokokchung, July 26 (MTNews):The petition filed by the petitioners regarding the criminal procedures against Army Personnel in connection with the Oting killing incident, in which 14 unarmed citizens were slain…