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Comprehensive Support Center Assists Over 200,000 Victimized Women in Uttar Pradesh

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11 months ago

March 9, 2025

The government of Uttar Pradesh is making remarkable advancements in empowering women and promoting their self-reliance. The Women and Child Development Department is rolling out a variety of impactful initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s social, economic, political, and cultural status while raising awareness of their rights and ensuring gender equality.

These women-focused programs are being swiftly implemented to encourage inclusive development and independence.

A standout initiative is the ‘One Stop Center,’ which serves as a crucial support system for women and girls in distress. This program, managed by the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has already supported over 200,000 troubled women. These centers provide vital medical and legal assistance, rehabilitation, and counseling to women facing issues such as domestic violence, dowry harassment, sexual abuse, child marriage, exploitation, and gender discrimination.

In alignment with its commitment to women’s empowerment, the UP government has aided more than 700,000 women through the 181 Women Helpline. Additionally, the construction of 1,100 pink toilets across the state underscores the government’s focus on ensuring dignity and convenience for women.

On International Women’s Day, Women Welfare Minister Baby Rani Maurya inaugurated rescue vehicles for the One Stop Center, marking a significant enhancement of the initiative’s effectiveness. During the event, she reiterated the government’s dedication to uplifting women and fostering their self-reliance, stating that the One Stop Center has become a crucial foundation for women’s safety and protection in Uttar Pradesh.

She remarked, “Women have the potential to drive positive societal and national change, and they are equally capable of overcoming challenges as men.” Ensuring that women and girls benefit from all state initiatives remains a top priority. She commended Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his steadfast commitment to women’s empowerment, emphasizing how the government’s programs significantly enhance women’s development and autonomy.

“The state government is committed to empowering women through comprehensive strategies focused on their safety, education, employment, and social justice,” she added. “In accordance with CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the Women Welfare and Child Development Department is strategically working to ensure effective implementation of schemes that benefit women and girls.”

Consequently, women in Uttar Pradesh are moving towards self-reliance. To provide financial assistance, the Yogi government offers a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to destitute women, benefiting 3.414 million women statewide.

Furthermore, shelter homes for women facing violence and distress are facilitating their journey toward self-reliance. Initiatives such as ‘Mission Shakti Abhiyan’ and the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign are being effectively implemented to protect and empower women and girls.

“Awareness campaigns addressing topics like domestic violence, child marriage, sexual exploitation, the dowry system, and gender equality are being conducted through door-to-door outreach,” she stated. “These efforts educate women about their rights and empower them to become self-reliant and self-assured.”

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.