Govt Directs E-commerce Platforms To Remove Bournvita From 'Healthy Drinks' Section
The food safety authority stated that there is no specific definition for 'health drink' in the regulations.
Apr 13, 2024, 16:25 PM IST
NCPCR Seeks Action Against Ullu App Over Distribution Of ‘Obscene, Objectionable’ Content
The apex child rights body informed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology about this issue in a letter.
Mar 03, 2024, 19:49 PM IST
Darul Uloom Deoband Issues Fatwa Endorsing 'Ghazwa-E-Hind'; NCPCR Orders Action
NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo has directed the authorities in Saharanpur to take immediate action against Darul Uloom Deoband, emphasizing the potential harm such ideologies pose, particularly to the impressionable minds of children.
Feb 22, 2024, 17:10 PM IST
NCPCR Writes To 'Super Dancer 3' Makers, Demands To Take Down Episode For Violating Child Rights
In its letter, the NCPCR Chairperson said that an Action Taken Report (ATR) should be submitted to the Commission within 7 days of receipt of the letter.
Jul 26, 2023, 09:08 AM IST
Prohibitory Orders Imposed In West Bengal's Kaliaganj After Protests Over Minor Girl's Death, 6 Arrested
A complaint has been registered by the minor girl's mother under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Apr 24, 2023, 08:56 AM IST
'SHUT all SCHOOLS till air quality improves,' NCPCR warns Delhi govt
The warning came from NCPCR came as Delhiites woke up to a thick envelope of smog as air quality in the national capital and in adjoining regions, dipped into severe category again. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital at 8 AM was at 364 (in the `Very Poor` category) and at 7 AM in the recorded AQI stood at 408 (‘Severe’).
Nov 03, 2022, 11:29 AM IST
NCPCR demands Delhi govt to SHUT schools amid 'SEVERE' air quality
NCPCR chairperson has urged the Delhi government to consider shutting schools in the interest of the children till air quality in the national capital improves.
Nov 02, 2022, 18:02 PM IST
Child marriage, teenage pregnancies among Muslims 30% higher than Hindus
The NDA government has proposed to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21. Though the Centre believes that such a move would further empower women and help build their careers, critics take it with a pinch of salt.
Oct 20, 2022, 07:23 AM IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Take action against Rahul Gandhi for 'misusing' kids as political tools, child rights body asks EC
NCPCR charged that this is a violation of Election Commission rules which say that only adults can be part of a political party.
Sep 14, 2022, 14:23 PM IST
Jharkhand: NCPCR chairperson to meet Dumka DC, SP amid atrocities against tribal girls
The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow after another case of Dumka’s tribal girl’s death was reported
Sep 04, 2022, 18:32 PM IST
Prophet comment row: File FIR against those who made kids raise slogans like 'sar tan se juda' against T Raja Singh, NCPCR tells Hyderabad Police
NCPCR said video clips circulating on social media platforms show children raising slogans such as "sar tan se juda" and demanding that the suspended BJP leader T Raja Singh be "hanged" over his alleged remarks against Prophet Muhammed.
Aug 25, 2022, 12:12 PM IST
Aaditya Thackeray in BIG Trouble! NCPCR asks Mumbai Police to register FIR against Shiv Sena MLA for violating THIS
Aditya Thackeray: Apex child rights body NCPCR, in a notice issued to Mumbai Police, said that it has received a complaint alleging that Mumbai District Football Association president Aaditya Thackeray used the Shiv Sena's youth wing 'Yuva' for the Aarey Bachao protest and political campaign. Used minors in the movement.
Jul 11, 2022, 17:28 PM IST
NCPCR to celebrate Pariksha Parv 4.0 from April 11 to May 31
Taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s "Pariksha Pe Charcha" and continuing its endeavour towards making examinations a joyful activity, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will be celebrating Pariksha Parv 4.0 from April 11, 2022, to May 31, 2022.
Apr 11, 2022, 07:31 AM IST
Increasing incidents of child marraige during Akshay Tritiya, NCPCR raises concern
NCPCR has come across several reports that suggest child marriage taking place on May 3 as the day is being celebrated as Akshay Tritiya also known as an Akti/ Akha Teej.
Apr 08, 2022, 13:10 PM IST
NCPCR questions CBFC, UNICEF over screening of films on gay relationships in West Bengal schools
According to media reports, eight short films on same-sex relationships made by young filmmakers have been shortlisted for Prayasam's 'Bad and Beautiful World Film Festival' and will be screened at several schools after the reopening of educational institutes in West Bengal.
Nov 10, 2021, 22:29 PM IST
COVID-19 scare: 721 kids in child care institutions infected since outbreak: NCPCR in RTI reply
Out of 721 children in such institutions, who contracted the infection, the highest number was reported from Haryana (288) followed by Tamil Nadu (149) and Bihar (131), NCPCR said in a RTI response.
Aug 22, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Delhi HC to hear plea seeking directions to NCPCR for action against Rahul Gandhi over Tweet
The petitioner Makarand Suresh Mhadlekar, who claims to be a social activist, has approached Delhi High Court seeking its intervention for appropriate legal action.
Aug 08, 2021, 08:40 AM IST
Delhi gang rape, murder: NCPCR asks Delhi Police, Twitter to act against Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi posted on the microblogging site a photo of the family of the Dalit girl allegedly raped and killed. BJP said it violated the Juvenile Justice and POCSO Acts.
How to save children from social media addiction?
Young children in the country are falling prey to a big drug addiction, and this is the addiction of social media and internet. According to the survey of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), children in big cities are falling prey to social media addiction very fast.
Jul 29, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Over 59 per cent of kids use smartphones for messaging, only 10.1 per cent for online learning: NCPCR study
The study also found out that 37.8 per cent of 10-year-olds have a Facebook account, and 24.3 per cent of the same age group has an Instagram account.
Jul 25, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
