Hyderabad: Chain snatchers and burglars are increasingly targeting elderly persons with many of them staying alone and being physically weak. With such senior citizens not being able to resist the attackers nor swiftly raise an alarm, with some being assaulted and injured as well, police said many crooks were now targeting this section of the […]
Mancherial: Violence against elderly persons continues to exist in society in one form or the other. Many senior citizens are struggling to live with their sons, daughters and siblings for whom they had made many sacrifices, even as they battle with illnesses and age-related issues. For instance, Vijaya (name changed), a 70-year-old resident of Chennur […]
MHA has asked states or union territories to undertake an immediate review of existing facilities for vulnerable groups, especially for children who have been orphaned
Hyderabad: Senior citizens were vulnerable not only to physical ailments but also to psychological disorders owing to loneliness and other factors. In an attempt to create a positive impact on the mental health of senior citizens, Seniority, a Mumbai based e-commerce platform, has launched an app- Evergreen Club. Exclusively for the senior citizens of the […]
Speaking after launching the initiative, Cyberabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said old age was one of the toughest phases in an individual’s life.
"The government should make a decision on our demands, otherwise, we are walking out of the meeting," farmer leaders said during the talks with the Central Government