News Topic:Women

‘Ladli Beti’ a pioneering scheme to improve child sex ratio: Nirmal Singh

Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh said that coordinated efforts are needed for improving the child-sex ratio and ensuring the empowerment of the girl child.

UK photographer proposes and marries herself

A woman in the UK who was fed up with being single got married to herself in a full wedding ceremony attended by 50 guests.

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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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.