News Topic:J&K State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)
J&K
200 out of 1164 human rights cases in J-K pending with NHRC: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said 1164 human rights cases pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been registered with National Human Rights Commission.
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Kashmir
Justices eludes Handwara massacre victims
The onset of year 1990 in Kashmir began with massacres. Four days after Gaw Kadal massacre, another massacre took place in Handwara.
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J&K
Examine setting up of Human Rights Commission in J&K: HC asks Govt
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday asked the government to examine matter regarding the setting up of a Human Rights...
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J&K
It is official: No separate Human Rights Commission for J&K
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir won’t have a separate human rights commission as the Government of India is set to bring it under the direct jurisdiction.
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Kashmir
Women shouldn’t carry cow-dung on their heads: SHRC
SRINAGAR — The State Human Rights Commission on Friday said that the age-old practice of women carrying cow-dung in baskets on their heads shall...
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Kashmir
Kupwara Massacre 1994: SHRC seeks latest status of investigation
SRINAGAR — The State Human Rights Commission has sought a latest status of investigation into the Kupwara massacre on 27 January 1994 and warrant...
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Kashmir
SHRC asks CS, DGP: Will school buses, ambulances ply during convoy movement?
SRINAGAR — State Human Rights Commission chairman, Justice (Rtd) Bilal Nazki today issued a notice to Chief Secretary and the DGP of police to...
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SHRC seeks detailed report about thrashing of Pulwama man
Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) member, Dilshada Shaheen today issued a notice to Government through Commissioner Secretary Home Department, Director General of Police...
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Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.