Non-governmental organizations

Cambodia PM Hun Sen orders English-language newspaper to pay taxes or close

"Pay taxes to the state if you want to exist. If you don`t pay taxes, pack your bag and leave," Hun Sen said in a speech at a ceremony in Phnom Penh. He called the daily "thief chief".

Aug 22, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

US welcomes lifting of restrictions on NGOs by India

The United States has welcomed the Indian government's recent decision to lift the restrictions from some NGOs, saying the move will strengthen civil society in the country.

Oct 19, 2016, 07:04 AM IST

Lok Sabha approves amendment to Lokpal Act for deferring asset filing

The amendment pertains to Section 44 of the Lokpal Act which deals with declaration of assets and provision of making the assets public.

Jul 27, 2016, 16:27 PM IST

Juvenile convict in Delhi gang-rape case won't be kept in NGO custody: Report

The juvenile sentenced for his involvement in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case will not be kept under monitoring of an non-governmental organisation (NGO) after his release from a special home later this month, say a report on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 16:48 PM IST

Nirbhaya gang-rape case: Juvenile convict won't be freed, to stay in NGO for a year

The juvenile sentenced for his involvement in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case will be in the custody of an NGO for a year.

Dec 03, 2015, 09:09 AM IST

Don't work against government: Union minister Kiren​ Rijiju warns global NGOs

 Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju has accused Greenpeace of inciting protests against industrial projects and has warned global activists and aid organizations not to work against the government.

Oct 01, 2015, 18:37 PM IST