News Topic:Women
J&K
Over 10 years after the POSH Act, are women safe at workplaces?
Harassment and violence against women remain a significant and escalating issue in our society, both in the national and local context.
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.
Opinion
LET ME LIVE
We have been focusing on women empowerment for decades, but we forget to talk about raising a male child. “Raise the male child; thereby let me live”.
Latest news
Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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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.