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One life and the many deaths of Rohith Vemula

Mother of Rohith Vemula continues to fights for justice, sparking protests and calls for accountability.

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Miscreants posing as poll officials loot former sarpanch in Anakapalli LS limits

Anakapalli robbery by fake election officials prompts police investigation; victim loses cash and jewelry, suspects at large.

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Playing with fire, and child safety

A recent fire at a girls’ hostel in Vijayawada has unveiled alarming safety lapses in Andhra Pradesh’s child care institutions. The blaze exposed the absence of fire safety compliance in more than half of the State’s 740 child care homes.

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Child rights body asks schools to stop serving chicken in hostels in wake of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has directed the teachers to stop serving chicken in hostels in the wake of the reports of bird flu in the State. The animal husbandry officials, who confirmed bird flu in Nellore district, were instructed to take steps to check…

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Officials visit rescued 5-year-old at child care home in Vijayawada

SCPCR & CWC Chairpersons visit Gannavaram child care home, rescue 5-year-old allegedly tortured by father.

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Massive turnout for first Praja Darbar

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DRM urged to step up vigil on missing, runaway children on trains, railway stations

SCPCR Chairperson K. Appa Rao asked South Central Railway (SCR) Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) to take measures to protect missing, orphaned and runaway children arriving at railway stations. DRM to set up feeding rooms, keep tab on traffickers and drug peddlers, and produce rescued children before CWC for care…

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Govt. staff told to join hands with teachers, NGOs, SHGs to prevent child marriages

Appeal to CMPOs/NGOs: SERP CEO Md. Imtiaz urges collaboration with SHGs, ANMs, teachers to prevent child marriages. KLCF, BBA, Child Rights Advocacy Foundation, VMM organise 'Child Marriage-Free India' programme. SCPCR Chairman K. Appa Rao calls for massive campaign to protect girl child, awareness drive in schools/colleges.

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Child welfare officials inspect aqua unit in A.P. where minor girl was found dead on Sept. 20

SCPCR, CWC inspect aqua unit after minor's death; find workers living in "pathetic conditions". Officials verify workers' age, Aadhaar cards; HR manager directed to submit details of all workers.

The Hindu

SCPCR to look into safety of children on Tirumala footpath on Sept. 14, 15

SCPCR to inspect Tirumala footway on Sep 14-15 to check security measures for children after two leopard attacks. Chairman Appa Rao to meet Collector, SP, TTD and DFO to inquire into steps taken to prevent child marriages, begging and child labour. #SCPCR #Tirumala #LeopardAttacks

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Strict action against teachers who promote religion, caste in schools: APCRC chairman

AP Child Rights Commission chairman K. Appa Rao warned teachers against promoting religion and caste in schools. Strict action will be taken against violators. Teachers were urged to teach moral values such as ethics, justice and social service.

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Poor quality ration being given at Anganwadis, pregnant women complain to child rights panel

Pregnant & lactating women in Vijayawada complained of stale & poor quality material being provided under Take Home Ration (THR). SCPCR Chairman K. Appa Rao made surprise visit to Anganwadi centres & found insects in ragi flour. He alerted staff & asked govt. to maintain quality. He also asked women…

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Andhra Pradesh child rights commission orders probe into death of girl in leopard attack on Tirumala temple footpath

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has ordered an inquiry into the death of a six-year-old girl on the Alipiri footpath leading to Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on August 11 night. The TTD and government department officials have been instructed to submit a report…

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SCPCR directs officials to make arrangements for reopening of schools in State

Andhra Pradesh SCPCR has directed the officials to make foolproof arrangements for reopening of schools from June 12.

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A.P. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights plans State-wide drive against child labour

Officials of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) are planning to take up a month-long drive against child labour from June 1. The commission will launch a special drive on implementation of Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009, from July 1 to 31, said SCPCR Chairman Kesali…

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SCPCR orders probe into abduction and sale of infant in Vijayawada

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) expressed anguish over the case of abduction and sale of an infant and a case of atrocity committed against a child reported in Vijayawada recently.

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Boy walks into police station to lodge complaint against stepmother; SCPCR orders inquiry

The Eluru II-Town Police were startled to see a young boy walk into the station seeking to lodge a complaint against his stepmother recently.

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SCPCR asks civic bodies to prevent street-dog attacks in Andhra Pradesh

The Animal Husbandry department, municipalities, grama panchayats and others should consult State Animal Welfare Board (SAWB) and Society for Prevention for Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and other animal-welfare bodies in this regard.

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Andhra Pradesh: Rajamahendravaram City MLA’s husband among two arrested in chit fund case

The CID arrests have reportedly been made for alleged irregularities in Jagajjanani Chit Funds Private Limited

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Corporal punishment: SCPCR, BIE, police conduct inquiry

Lecturer allegedly kicked student in classroom for not paying attention

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Many child care institutions in A.P. lack facilities, security, says panel

Members of Commission for Protection of Child Rights detect irregularities, inadequacies during inspections

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Andhra Pradesh: Child rights panel to act tough against schools violating RTE Act

Recognised private and unaided schools are mandated to allot 25% seats to EWS students under the Act, says APSCPCR Chairman

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Andhra Pradesh: Action will be taken against institutions violating RTE Act, says child rights panel chief

Education officials to visit schools and submit reports to APSCPCR

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Andhra Pradesh: Extend help in protecting child rights, SCPCR chief urges police

Setting up of anti-human trafficking units in districts proposed to DGP

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Andhra Pradesh: Man ‘ends life’ in police custody in Eluru district

Appa Rao was a suspect in chain-snatching case

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