# Cities

PHRC notice to state govt on poor school infrastructure

The Punjab Human Rights Commission (PHRC) on Friday took suo moto cognisance over poor infrastructure in state run government schools.…

SNS | chandigarh | November 18, 2017 11:56 am

PHRC notice to state govt on poor school infrastructure

The Punjab Human Rights Commission (PHRC) on Friday took suo moto cognisance over poor infrastructure in state run government schools.

Citing the provisions contained under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Commission under section 12(a) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 has sought a report from Principal Secretary with department of secondary education till 15 February, 2018.

The Commission in its order has observed that the state government has failed to release funds of over `1,000 crore to the government schools further causing problems to the students.

# India

Air pollution: SC raps Punjab and Haryana govts for inaction against stubble burning

Stating that it is a fundamental right of the citizens to live in a clear and pollution-free environment under Article 21 of the constitution guaranteeing the right to life

# Supplements

Braille-ing the Constitution

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata unveiled the Braille version of the Constitution of India this week, marking a milestone in advancing inclusivity and accessibility within the sphere of legal education and the legal profession.

# Opinion

Unfinished business

The traumatic episode of emergency must act as a reminder of the responsibility of democratic institutions in always safeguarding the freedoms and rights of citizens.