News Topic:Pregnancy

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’.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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...

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.

Woman gives birth to five babies in Manipur

In a rare incident and a first in the state, a 34-year-old woman in Manipur has given birth to five babies or quintuplets - four girls and one boy in a span of 70 minutes.

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Driver killed, conductor injured after truck falls into gorge in Anantnag

A truck driver was killed while as its conductor was injured after the vehicle fell into a deep gorge at Margan top area of southern Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
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Fire breaks out in residential houses in Kulgam’s DH Pora

A fire broke out in Damhal Hanji Pora area of southern Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, engulfing residential houses, officials said.

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From City Lights to Family Nights: Remote work trend in Kashmir

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