SC Orders SOP for Homeless Mentally Ill, Focus on Women
The Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to develop a standard operating procedure within two weeks to protect homeless individuals with mental illness from exploitation and neglect.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to develop a standard operating procedure within two weeks to protect homeless individuals with mental illness from exploitation and neglect.
A 50-bed shelter home near Daltonganj railway station, offering free stay with blankets and facilities, sees only 5-10 occupants nightly despite severe cold, as pavement sleepers prefer their usual spots.
The Supreme Court demands Centre frame SOPs for rehabilitating homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities, calling them 'most vulnerable' and setting February 9 deadline.
In Delhi's harsh winter, homeless citizens and night watchmen face extreme cold and toxic smog. This report reveals their daily struggles for survival and shelter.
In Delhi's harsh January nights, homeless citizens and night watchmen face extreme cold and toxic smog. Many lack shelter and basic necessities, revealing a stark reality of urban poverty.
The Karnataka government will build two advanced 125-bed hospitals in Yelahanka and Sanjaynagar at Rs 150 crore, shifting from an earlier plan for a single facility.
The Delhi government has increased the number of winter shelters to protect homeless people from the cold. This expansion aims to provide more beds and better facilities during the harsh winter months.
Delhi government intensifies efforts to protect homeless from winter cold, expanding night shelters and rescue operations near AIIMS-Safdarjung and G B Pant Hospital.
A ground check reveals Delhi's night shelters have far fewer beds than claimed, with some operating at just 6% capacity, leaving thousands homeless in winter.
Delhi High Court directs authorities to provide immediate shelter to homeless patients and relatives near major hospitals during freezing nights, citing constitutional rights.
Delhi High Court has directed authorities to urgently improve night shelters, expressing concern over residents facing extreme cold. The court took suo moto cognisance after a news report highlighted the pitiable conditions.
Delhi's shelter board urgently requests four major hospitals to permit temporary tents for homeless patients and attendants sleeping outside during severe cold conditions.
As Kolkata faces an unusually cold winter, NGOs like IHA Foundation and United Sympathetic Hands are distributing blankets and woollens to the homeless. Read how the city is showing solidarity.
A 35-year-old homeless woman was gang-raped in Karnataka's Hubballi. Locals, enraged by videos of the assault, attacked the accused. Police have arrested three men.
Despite the cold, night shelters in Amritsar remain underutilized. Officials cite location and awareness as key issues. Discover the challenges and solutions.
A 60-year-old homeless man, Raju, succumbed to injuries after a brutal attack by a pack of stray dogs near St Mary's School in Dwarka Sector 19. Police details inside.
As temperatures plummet in Ludhiana, local volunteers and NGOs step up, distributing blankets and food to the homeless and underprivileged. Discover how the community is fighting the cold wave.
Bengaluru police probe illegal constructions on encroached government land in Yelahanka's Kogilu village. Two activists arrested, a third accused to be held soon. Details inside.
A major demolition drive in Bengaluru has cleared illegal structures on land worth Rs 80 crore, leaving numerous families without shelter. Details on the action and its impact inside.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspected night shelters in Gorakhpur, distributed blankets, and directed officials to ensure no one sleeps in the open during the severe cold wave.
An Emergency Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Bengaluru is transforming lives. A woman rescued by an NGO received treatment, is recovering, and now has a job. Discover how this model offers hope.
Karnataka govt faces hurdles identifying eligible families for free housing after Yelahanka demolitions, as 94% have Aadhaar. Multi-layer verification underway. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court seeks state affidavit on Yelahanka demolition. 300 families displaced; state disputes 28-year residency claim. Next hearing on Jan 22. Details inside.
Yelahanka police book four agents for collecting rent from families living on government land in Kogilu Layout earmarked for a waste plant. Read the full story.
UFC star Conor McGregor spent hours on Dublin's streets aiding the homeless in freezing weather, highlighting Ireland's emergency crisis affecting 17,000 people. His call to action inspires fans.
Uttam Rao, 60, succumbed to extreme cold in Bhopal. Found unconscious near a bonfire, he was declared dead on arrival at hospital. The city battles a severe cold wave.
A video of an Indian content creator helping a homeless couple in New York with water and food on New Year's Day has gone viral, touching hearts online. Watch the emotional moment here.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly placing a mobile phone to secretly record women in a theatre's washroom. The incident occurred at a multiplex in Yelahanka. Read the full details.
A 42-year-old homeless man found dead under Zirakpur flyover, marking the second such tragedy in 10 days. Locals blame harsh cold and lack of shelters. Authorities urge public to report vulnerable individuals.
Amid Delhi's harsh winter, NGOs like CHD intensify rescue and medical aid for the homeless. Over 2,000 vulnerable individuals have been saved so far. Read how the city is responding.