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Articles for Starvation Deaths

Kantabanji goes from labour ‘market’ to the Odisha CM’s constituency
7 months, 1 week ago

Kantabanji goes from labour ‘market’ to the Odisha CM’s constituency

The Hindu  

In April this year, Gupath Bag, a migrant worker, hurried back from Chennai to Bagbahal village in western Odisha’s Kantabanji, a municipality that is also an Assembly constituency. Bag’s return coincided with the announcement of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s decision to contest from the Kantabanji Assembly seat, his second, after his traditional Hinjili seat in Ganjam district. I will …

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3 North Koreans Provide a Glimpse of North Korea’s Worsening Economic Situation
2 years, 8 months ago

3 North Koreans Provide a Glimpse of North Korea’s Worsening Economic Situation

The Diplomat  

Locals report increasing starvation deaths and disappearances among their neighbors, but Pyongyang is most concerned with preventing the harsh reality from souring planned celebrations. North Koreans have recently begun facing a worsening economic situation, evidenced by reports that people are starving to death even within the country’s major cities. Recently, Daily NK sought to catch a better glimpse of North …

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SC Not Convinced as Centre Says No Starvation Deaths Even During Pandemic; Seeks Data
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Not Convinced as Centre Says No Starvation Deaths Even During Pandemic; Seeks Data

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that due to “comprehensive policies and steps” taken by both Central and state governments, there have been no starvation deaths in recent times, even during the Covid pandemic, but the court remained unconvinced. In an affidavit, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution said: “Indeed, thanks to the progress made …

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Supreme Court Questions Centre's Claim Of No Starvation Deaths In India; AG Says States Haven't Reported
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Questions Centre's Claim Of No Starvation Deaths In India; AG Says States Haven't Reported

Live Law  

While hearing a plea seeking a pan-India policy for community kitchens, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday asked the Attorney General of India why the Central Government is relying on a 2015-2016 report with regard to starvation deaths in the country.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice AS Bopanna and Justice Hima Kohli, observed that …

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No State has reported starvation deaths, Centre tells Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

No State has reported starvation deaths, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s questions on hunger deaths drew a near blank from the Union government on Tuesday. The Bench asked the Centre to explore the possibility of a “model” community kitchen scheme by which it could support the States to ensure food security for the poor. The Bench said it was not upto the judiciary to formulate a “uniform” community …

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'Hunger Has To Be Satisfied' : Supreme Courts Asks Centre To Consider Framing Model Community Kitchen Schemes
2 years, 11 months ago

'Hunger Has To Be Satisfied' : Supreme Courts Asks Centre To Consider Framing Model Community Kitchen Schemes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union of India to consider preparing a model scheme for community kitchens across the country and providing additional food grains to the States in this regard.The Bench however clarified that the logistical issues, as far as the scheme is concerned, will have to be taken care of by the States. The Supreme Court …

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‘I just cry': Dying of hunger in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray
3 years, 3 months ago

‘I just cry': Dying of hunger in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — In parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, people now eat only green leaves for days. Now internal documents and witness accounts reveal the first starvation deaths since Ethiopia’s government in June imposed what the U.N. calls “a de facto humanitarian aid blockade.” Forced starvation is the latest chapter in a conflict where ethnic Tigrayans have been massacred, gang-raped …

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Cancellation of ration cards a serious issue: SC
3 years, 9 months ago

Cancellation of ration cards a serious issue: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Central government on a plea regarding cancellation of around 30 million ration cards across India between 2013 and 2016, leading to alleged denial of rations and starvation deaths. Appearing for petitioner Koili Devi, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves claimed that around three crore ration cards of poor people were cancelled by …

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