News Topic:Women
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.
Politics
Bill to extend women’s reservation law to J-K introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill to extend the provisions of the women's reservation law to Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
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India
Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 gains overwhelming Lok Sabha support
The Women's Reservation Bill, which seeks to provide one-third of the reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, was taken up in the Rajya Sabha.
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J&K
Startling! 10,000 women missing in J-K from 2019-2021
In a shocking revelation by the Centre, almost 10,000 women have gone missing from J&K from 2019 to 2021.
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Opinion
India’s G20 Presidency: Time to empower women
The G20 Summit in 55 cities of the country should act as a catalyst in blooming the talent of women. They demand a compassionate attitude from the men folk.
Health
66 percent of women in J-K anaemic, reveals government report
The majority of women in Jammu and Kashmir are anaemic, said statistics published in the latest ‘Women and Men in India 2022’.
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Sports
Valley’s first female cricketer Jasia Akhtar roped in by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh
A female cricketer from Kashmir, Jasia Akhtar, is set to earn a place in the Women's Premier League as she has been roped in by one of the franchises.
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Finance
Health insurance can assist with prenatal and postnatal costs
It's wise to plan your health insurance in advance and include maternity benefits to enjoy one of the best moments in life without any worry.
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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi set to resign as MP, quit NC
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi plans to resign from the Lok Sabha and quit the NC on November 3, citing unfulfilled election promises.
AIMSA seeks PG doctors’ stipend revision in J&K, sets November 12 deadline
AIMSA has urged the J&K government to revise PG medical and dental residents’ stipends, setting November 12 as the deadline for a concrete response.
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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.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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