Assam Cabinet Approves New Child Protection Policy and Juvenile Justice Rules

  The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, August 18, approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, aimed at strengthening the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children across the state. The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur. The policy has been approved as…

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Centre Issues Notice to Meta Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Material in Instagram Ads

  GUWAHATI: The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over the alleged presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, seeking a detailed explanation from the technology company within seven days, according to reports on Sunday, July 5. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Host BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July…

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Assam Sees Decline In Child Marriage, Yet Rates Remain Higher Than National Average

  GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a decline in child marriage rates over the past few years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-2024 data, although the State continues to remain above the national average. ALSO READ: Northeast’s Alcohol Divide: Men Consume Far More Than Women, Assam Records Marginal Decline, NFHS Data Reveals As…

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