Hunger
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UN report: Over 820 million people suffering from hunger in world; more Indians becoming obese
The number of undernourished declined from 253.9 million in 2004-06 to 194.4 million in 2016-18. But the number of obese adults grew from 24.1 million in 2012 to 32.8 million in 2016
IndiaJul 12, 2019, 2:17 PM IST
Kashmiris celebrating India's defeat in cricket World Cup should be prosecuted: Haryana BJP leader
Haryana BJP leader Anil Vij stated that a case of treason must be slapped against Kashmiris who celebrated the Indian cricket team's defeat with fireworks
IndiaJul 3, 2019, 3:43 PM IST
Karnataka BJP MLA Suresh Kumar calls off hunger strike over KAS fiasco
BJP MLA Suresh Kumar, who was supposed to hold a hunger strike in protest against the non-announcement of interview date for Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) aspirants of 2015 batch, has called it off
IndiaMay 28, 2019, 12:18 PM IST
Kerala: Nipah heroes go on hunger strike as Pinarayi Vijayan government fails to keep up promise
Sanitary workers who risked their lives working at the Kozhikode Medical Hospital in Kerala during the Nipah outbreak last year have started a hunger strike, seeking job permanency.
IndiaMay 17, 2019, 3:21 PM IST
Kerala: Three undertrials accused of having Maoist links go on hunger strike in jail
The undertrials, Kalidasan, Unnikrishnan and Ibrahim, started the hunger strike demanding adequate water for the needs in the jail. The three prisoners were lodged in the jail for suspected links with Maoists.
IndiaMay 13, 2019, 8:33 AM IST
Irom Sharmila gives birth to twin girls on Mother's Day in Bengaluru
Irom Sharmila, known as the ‘Iron Lady’ of Manipur for her 16-year hunger strike, gave birth to twin girls on Mother’s Day (May 12) in Bengaluru
FoodApr 5, 2019, 1:41 PM IST
ViewsApr 4, 2019, 8:24 PM IST
Fake news busted: Why these 10 news items highlight conspiracy against Modi government
Some viral messages tarnishing the image of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government are doing the rounds on various platforms. Let us fact check the claims the old school way.
IndiaMar 26, 2019, 5:18 PM IST
Mamata police arm-twist job seekers on fast at Press Club as media parties
Almost 80 successful SSC candidates have fallen ill while on hunger strike, asking for jobs promised to them. Pregnant protesters have reportedly suffered miscarriages. But while mediapersons celebrated pre-Holi bash at the venue of the protest, the Kolkata Press Club, police have threatened the young protesters with forcible eviction.
IndiaMar 10, 2019, 1:35 PM IST
Congress leaders protest Kumaraswamy’s son’s candidacy for Mandya Lok Sabha seat
The Congress leaders demanded that their coalition partner JD(S) field other candidates from Mandya and not to give priority to Nikhil Kumaraswamy just because he is the son of the chief minister.
IndiaFeb 3, 2019, 6:50 PM IST
Endosulfan victims end protest after govt accepts their demands
The endosulfan victims, who had been carrying out a hunger strike in front of the secretariat for the last four days, ended the protest after an hour-long discussion with chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
IndiaFeb 3, 2019, 3:02 PM IST
Endosulfan victims compensated; protests unjustified: Kerala health minister
Kerala health minister KK Shailaja criticised endosulfan victim for protesting with their children. Rs 50 crore was granted as compensation for the victims, but no money has allegedly made it to the hands of the victims.
IndiaJan 20, 2019, 6:44 PM IST
Sabarimala temple closes after pilgrimage season
As the Sabarimala temple closed, the opposition BJP ended its 49-day-long hunger strike staged in front of the secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram.
IndiaJan 17, 2019, 2:34 PM IST
BJP to end secretariat strike after Sabarimala closes for season
The BJP is planning to end their hunger strike after the Sabarimala shrine closes this season, media reports state. The Ayyappa devotees can have darshan till January 19 at Sabarimala. The shrine will reopen on February 12 for the monthly puja in Kumbam Masam (February to March).
LifestyleDec 24, 2018, 1:05 PM IST