News Topic:Women
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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Kashmir
Woman injured after falling from three-storey house in Shopian
A 40-year-old woman was critically injured after falling from a three-storey house in the southern region of Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday evening.
Fashion Trends
How to mix and match watches for women with jewellery for effortless style?
The dance between watches and jewellery on a woman's wrist is a mesmerising spectacle. Done right, it elevates an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.
News & Interviews
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.
Kashmir
Tourism Directorate plans to train 100 female tourist guides
Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has decided to register more female tourist guides and impart professional training to them to upscale their skills.
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Politics
Year 2023: Parliament passed key laws on political reservation in J-K
In 2023, the Parliament passed key bills to grant political reservation to different groups in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.
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Politics
Rajya Sabha approves bill enabling 33% women reservation in J-K Assembly
The Rajya Sabha made a significant move on Monday by passing The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2023.
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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.