News Topic:Women Empowerment

13 Years On: Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir’s first woman Sahitya Akademi awardee, reflects on poetry and empowerment

Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.

Pencil factory in Pulwama sets example of women empowerment

In the Ookhu village of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district lies a pencil factory has set a great example of women empowerment.

Woman in J-K empowers community through beekeeping venture

Shugufta Akhter, a 25-year-old resident of Sangerwani Pulwama, has emerged as a beacon of women's empowerment through her pioneering efforts in beekeeping.

CUK holds functions to commemorate International Women’s Day

To commemorate International Women’s Day, the Women Empowerment Committee (WEC) of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organised programmes.

CUK celebrates International Women’s Day

GANDERBAL — The Women’s Empowerment Committee (WEC) of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) celebrated International Women’s Day at Green Campus of the varsity here...

Shamma: Youth talk Women Empowerment amid protests at IUST

Pulwama: Shamma - a workshop on Women Empowerment & Entrepreneurship was organized amid protests and tear smoke shelling at Islamic University of Science &...

Open Letter – The false doctrine of Women Empowerment

This Open Letter is directed towards the writers/columnists who write about women empowerment particularly in Kashmir. I have objection the way women empowerment is...

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India stun Pakistan in last-ball thriller to clinch U19 Asia Cup

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BJP’s claims of peace in J-K exposed by militant attacks: Tariq Karra

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.