kerala prohibition of ragging act

Odisha's higher education department has mandated a three-tier grievance redressal system and round-the-clock vigilance against ragging for all universities and colleges. Institutions must strengthen anti-ragging mechanisms, ensure representation from SC/ST communities, and conduct frequent inspections. This directive follows concerns over student safety and mental well-being, with 79 ragging complaints registered in Odisha since April last year.

India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.

Odisha has banned strikes in its power sector for six months under the Essential Services Maintenance Act. This crucial move aims to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply during the summer heatwave, vital for public welfare, hospitals, and industries. The government's decision ensures continuous generation, transmission, and distribution of power across the state.

‘Parents Can Take Legal Steps to Stop Child Marriage’

Despite a year-long ban on tobacco and nicotine-laced gutka and paan masala in Ranchi, shops continue to sell these products covertly. Shopkeepers admit to making them available upon request, highlighting a lapse in enforcement. Residents are frustrated, calling for stricter implementation to improve public health and city hygiene. Food safety officials are conducting raids and testing seized samples.

The Supreme Court has taken a stand by issuing notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a concerning plea for a ban on the employment of children and teenagers in orchestras, dance troupes, spas, and massage parlors.

A 24-year-old woman died after falling from her in-laws' terrace in Greater Noida, with her family alleging dowry torture and demanding a fast-track trial. Police have arrested four individuals, including her husband and in-laws, while three others remain absconding. Autopsy revealed severe injuries, and viscera samples are undergoing forensic analysis.