News Topic:Pregnancy
Health
Irtiqa Mufti refutes claims linking cats to miscarriages
Irtiqa Mufti has strongly refuted claims that cats cause abortions or miscarriages, urging people not to abandon their pets based on misinformation.
KNT -
Health
66 percent of women in J-K anaemic, reveals government report
The majority of women in Jammu and Kashmir are anaemic, said statistics published in the latest ‘Women and Men in India 2022’.
KNO -
Health
Pregnant lady dies at SKIMS, family alleges medical negligence
Family members of a pregnant lady, who died at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Sunday, alleged medical negligence by hospital authorities.
KDC -
Finance
Health insurance can assist with prenatal and postnatal costs
It's wise to plan your health insurance in advance and include maternity benefits to enjoy one of the best moments in life without any worry.
India
SC allows unmarried women to end 24-week pregnancy
In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the scope of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act to include "unmarried woman".
PTI -
Kashmir
Authorities launch helpline for expecting mothers in Pulwama
District Administration Pulwama, in view of COVID-19 lockdown, has started a helpline service to facilitate the expecting mothers by supporting, guiding and responding to their health related queries to the pregnant ladies.
CNS -
Breaking News
Safe for mother with COVID-19 to breastfeed her baby, docs say
SRINAGAR — A mother with coronavirus can breastfeed her baby but has to take some preventive measures, doctors say.Many believe that any woman suffering...
KINS -
Health
COVID-19: Pregnant women not at higher risk, says DAK
DAK said pregnant women are not at higher risk of developing severe disease from the novel (new) Coronavirus than the general population.
GNS -
Latest news
Credit Card Bill Payment — Complete Guide to Methods, Due Dates and AutoPay
This guide covers every method available for an online credit card bill payment, how to set up AutoPay correctly, how to read your credit card statement.
ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations
J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.
J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows
NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.
Must read
Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.