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She was just 12 when an acid attack changed her life forever. Years later, after 37 surgeries, she became a Padma Shri awardee: Her inspiring journey- It stands over 100 feet tall, is nearly 200 feet wide at the base, and may be older than many famous monuments; now NOAA believes that this Maug coral may hold clues to the future of reefs
- UP acid attack survivor gets Rs 5 lakh 'relief' after 28 years; NGO vows to move HC seeking Rs 50 lakh
- Delhi court sentences doctor to 12 years RI in 2014 acid attack caseIn Delhi, a court has sentenced Dr. Ashok Yadav to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment. He was convicted for throwing acid on a woman in 2014...23 Aug, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
- Supreme Court notice to Centre, RBI on plea seeking alternate digital KYC process for acid attack survivorsThe Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre on a plea for an alternative digital KYC process for acid attack survivors and pe...17 May, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
- Acid attacks increase by 69% in England and Wales with more women than men victimsAccording to Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI), 710 acid attacks were recorded in England and Wales last year, compared to 421 in 2...19 Oct, 2023, 11.19 PM IST
- HC refuses to put blanket ban on sale of acid, directs govt to strictly implement rules to prevent misuse for crimesThe high court said in cases of non-compliance of the rules or unlawful sale of acid, the authorities must take swift and decisive action a...27 Jul, 2023, 07.45 PM IST
- Compensation not paid to acid attack victims in 799 out of 1,273 cases: NCWThe meeting was held to review and discuss the cases of acid attack registered on the website of the Commission's Management Information Sy...22 Nov, 2020, 02.49 PM IST
- How finding jobs becomes difficult for acid attack survivorsWhile companies like Shoppers Stop, mall brand Select Citywalk and Italian automotive parts maker Magneti Marelli have supported the cause ...21 Feb, 2020, 11.11 PM IST
- Uttarakhand government mulls introducing pension scheme for acid attack survivorsThere are ten acid attack survivors in Uttarakhand who live in Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts.13 Jan, 2020, 01.30 PM IST
- A day before release, Cong govts in Puducherry, MP & Chhattisgarh declare 'Chhapaak' tax-freeThe CMs of all the 3 states said that the film portrays a positive message.10 Jan, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
- Supreme Court to examine compliance of guidelines, laws on acid attack survivorsThe court issued notices to the Centre and all state governments and Union Territories for their responses within four weeks.15 Feb, 2019, 07.03 PM IST
- Café Courage: Recalling the relentless fight of acid attack survivorsAs Sheroes’ Hangout in Agra turns two, the acid attack survivors who snatched back their lives recall their relentless fight.01 Jan, 2017, 12.02 AM IST
- Delhi Court awards Rs 12 lakh compensation to acid attack victimThe court also termed it unfortunate that acid was easily available and it was being rampantly used.10 Jan, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
- Acid attack: Supreme Court asks states, UTs to give free treatmentThe court asked the Bihar government to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the victim, besides providing her free treatment including reco...07 Dec, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
- Give free treatment to acid attack victims: Supreme Court to private hospitalsOn banning off-the-counter sale of acid across the country, it asked all states and UTs to notify acid as a "scheduled substance" to stop i...10 Apr, 2015, 09.38 PM IST
- Government to fix time-frame for probe & trial of acid attack casesAs per Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, a person convicted for acid attack is sentenced to imprisonment for ten years or life.21 Feb, 2015, 01.38 PM IST
- Despite apex court curb, acids still easily available in capitalA year after SC directed states to make acid attack a non-bailable offence, not much seems to have been done to enforce the order.24 Dec, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
- 'Stop Acid Attack' campaigners detained during protest outside ParliamentCampaigners claimed that they were carrying out a peaceful protest outside Parliament when they were forcefully evicted by cops & taken to ...18 Dec, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
- Acid attack victims join hands, open cafe near TajLocated opposite the Taj Mahal in Agra, a brand new cafe is the latest initiative of the NGO Chaanv that has collaborated with the acid att...15 Oct, 2014, 01.16 PM IST
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