Koppa: COVID claims life of young man set to be married today
Chikmagalur: In a heart-breaking incident reported from the district’s Koppa Taluk, a young man who was set to step into marital life today (April 29) died after contracting a COVID-19 infection.
The deceased has been identified as Prithviraj (32), son of Manjunath, resident of Devarakodige village in Koppa.
Reportedly, the date had been set and Prithviraj due to be married to Rachana on April 29. In the wake of his wedding, Prithviraj, who was working in Bengaluru had taken leave from work and arrived at his hometown 10 days ago.
In the midst of this, he had learned that he had tested positive for covid19 and been isolating at his residence. After the infection had become aggravated, he was admitted to Shimoga’s Meggan Hospital. It is learned that he breathed his last on Thursday (April 29) after treatment proved to be ineffective.
Tragically, the house that was set to celebrate a happy event has turned into a grieving home.
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India’s Human Rights accreditation Status under Review by Geneva-based UN body
Geneva: India’s human rights accreditation status is under scrutiny as the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) prepares to review the country’s processes this week. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) faces potential downgrading from its current “A status” due to concerns raised in 2023, including the lack of pluralism, the appointment of police officials and ruling party members to the NHRC, and the absence of gender and minority representation.
The decision on India's accreditation status will impact its ability to vote at the UN Human Rights Council and some UNGA bodies. The Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of GANHRI will conduct the review, which occurs every five years for each member of the 114-member alliance. India, which has been accredited since 1999, had its status deferred in 2016 but restored after a year.
The NHRC has defended its composition, stating that the presence of government officials, including the Secretary-General and CEO, enhances its effectiveness. However, criticisms include the involvement of police officers in investigations, lack of gender and minority representation, and political affiliations of some members with the ruling party.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has engaged with countries involved in the review process to present India's case diplomatically. Despite confidence in restoring its A status, the government emphasizes that it does not focus on "external certifications" of India's human rights record.
International civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and CIVICUS, have raised concerns about increasing restrictions on civil society and discrimination against minorities in India. They urge GANHRI-SCA to amend the NHRC's rating to reflect its failure to comply with the Paris Principles and address the deteriorating human rights situation in India.
The Ministry of External Affairs has criticized the U.S. State Department's latest human rights report on India as biased and reflective of a poor understanding of the country. It further stated that it attaches no value to the report and urges others to do the same.
