News Topic:Women
Interviews
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.
Kashmir
NEET aspirant from Pulwama produces sustainable products with locally sourced ingredients
A young NEET aspirant from Kashmir's Pulwama district has started her journey as an entrepreneur by making sustainable products, using locally sourced ingredients.
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J&K
Dowry, sexual abuse, physical violence against women on rise in J-K
A recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has revealed a sharp and concerning rise in crimes against women in J&K.
Health
Breast cancer cases rise among Kashmiri women, says leading onco-surgeon
Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group, according to doctors.
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Kashmir
Kashmir tailor’s daughter defies odds, secures second rank in KAS 2023
Iqra Farooq, the second topper of KAS 2023 never budged to the financial challenges and was determined to reach a position where she could serve people.
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Poems
Silent Cries: A plea from the shadows
A powerful poem reflecting the anguish and unanswered questions of a rape victim, highlighting the silent suffering and dangers women face in everyday life.
Kashmir
Kashmiri girl makes history at Global Shapers Summit in Geneva
Syed Uzma, a resident of Kupwara, has etched her name in history after being selected as the Impact Officer for her hub at Global Shapers Annual Summit.
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Politics
18 ‘Pink Polling Stations’ established for female voters: CEO J&K
CEO J&K Pandurang K. Pole on Friday said that they have designated 18 polling booths in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency as “Pink Polling Stations” for women.
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Latest news
NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.
Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.