Sanitary napkins

Women's Health: Benefits Of Using Menstrual Cups And How To Pick The Right One

In addition to storing more blood than other methods, menstrual cups are a more environmentally friendly option to non-biodegradable tampons and sanitary pads.

Jul 27, 2023, 12:57 PM IST

'Not Considered Provision for Mandatory Paid Menstrual Leave in Workplaces': MoS Bharati Pawar

The government implements the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene among adolescent girls in the age group of 10-19 years.

Feb 03, 2023, 21:04 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders to construct more jails to ease overcrowding

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered the construction of new jails and more barracks in the existing ones to deal with overcrowding, reports PTI.

Apr 21, 2022, 20:28 PM IST

Bihar school provides sanitary napkins to boys, probe ordered

At least seven boys of the school were allegedly distributed funds (Rs. 150 each annually) for sanitary napkins during 2016-17.

Jan 23, 2022, 15:39 PM IST

MNS attacks Shiv Sena after party workers distribute sanitary napkins with Aaditya Thackeray's photo

Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has attacked Maharashtra’s ruling party Shiv Sena after its workers allegedly distributed sanitary napkins carrying Aaditya Thackeray's photo.

May 22, 2020, 13:56 PM IST

Manushi Chhillar urges for distribution of sanitary pads along with daily rations for underprivileged amid pandemic crisis

Manushi has already been roped in by the Haryana State Government and UNICEF India to raise as much awareness among the people of India.

Apr 25, 2020, 19:01 PM IST

Low cost sanitary napkins, condoms to be sold at railway stations

The new toilet policy states that due to lack of proper sanitation facilities in and around the station premises, those living in the vicinity, especially nearby slums and villages, were often found defecating in the open and urinating in station premises.

May 26, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

Akshay Kumar’s PadMan releases exclusively on ZEE5

ZEE5 has been the first destination to premier Padman exclusively for an anytime, anywhere watch from May 11, 2018.

May 11, 2018, 16:18 PM IST

Sanitary pads need to be made biodegradable

Periods: The word is no longer taboo. Both women and men, in recent times, have spoken out about menstrual health and there has been quite a lot of awareness over it through films and other medium.

Apr 03, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

Rs 2.5 per pad: Biodegradable sanitary napkins launched on Women's Day

The government on Thursday launched biodegradable sanitary napkins which will be available at PMBJP kendras by May 28, 2018.

Mar 08, 2018, 23:08 PM IST

Padman movie tweet review: Akshay Kumar makes a splash on screen as superhero

PadMan was initially slated to release on January 25 but was postponed after the makers of Padmaavat approached Akshay Kumar requesting him to push his film.

Feb 09, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

Activists write on sanitary pads to protest 12% GST, demand waiver

“Free napkin, at least GST free napkins, must reach women,” say activists.

Jan 09, 2018, 23:41 PM IST

No pouches to dispose sanitary napkins: NGT serves notice

In India, only 12 percent of the 355 million women in menstruating age can afford to use disposable sanitary napkins.

Nov 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Akshay Kumar perfect person to play Padman, says Sonam Kapoor

Sonam shared a still from the film, where she and Akshay can be seen taking a rickshaw ride.

Nov 15, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Supreme Court grants Rs 5 lakh for sanitary napkin vending machines

The Supreme Court has allotted Rs five lakh for installing three sanitary napkin vending machines and three incinerators for disposing used pads in its premises.

Oct 10, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

Divya Dutta supports film promoting talk around sanitary pads

Actress Divya Dutta has given full support to the forthcoming movie "Phullu", which attempts to create awareness around sanitary napkins for women.

Jun 05, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

Menstruation is nothing to be ashamed of, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio, was speaking at National Menstrual Hygiene Conclave organised by NGO Sachhi Saheli.

May 23, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

DCW urges Centre to make sanitary napkins tax-free under GST

In her letter to Jaitley, she said all females from the age of 10-12 years till 45-50 years undergo menstruation.

May 20, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

Maneka Gandhi calls for 100% tax exemption for sanitary napkins, writes to Arun Jaitley

In her letter to Jaitley, Gandhi is believed to have communicated the overwhelming response the petition has received, over 2.1 lakh people have signed in on Change.Org.

Mar 31, 2017, 00:23 AM IST