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NHRC notice to West Bengal over lack of water in girls school

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National-Human-Rights-Commission-LogoNew Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the West Bengal government over the possibility of closure of a primary school due to non-availability of water.

The commission, which learnt about the situation through media reports, said the primary girls school in Sahari of Jangalmahal area has two classrooms with 60 girl students. Its toilets remain non-functional as there is no water.

“The headmaster of the school has stated that without pipeline there is no possibility of getting water. The overhead tanks are connected with a tube well but it remains ineffective as the water has completely disappeared,” according to the commission.

The commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of right to education and health of the girl students enrolled in the school.

“Accordingly a notice has been issued to the West Bengal government, calling for reports within two weeks,” said the commission.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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