Class 6-12 Girls To Get Free Sanitary Pads? SC To Hear Plea On Monday
In April, the Supreme Court said the issue was of 'immense importance' and that the Centre should engage with all the stakeholders for implementation of a uniform national policy on management of menstrual hygiene in schools.
Jul 23, 2023, 17:08 PM IST
How to Maintain Menstrual Hygiene: 5 Tips Every Woman Must Follow
Menstrual Hygiene must be practised
Feb 02, 2023, 14:47 PM IST
DNA: IAS officer's egoistic reply to girl's sanitary pad request
The people running our system consider themselves to be God and the people as their subjects. A video of Harjot Kaur Bhamra, a senior IAS officer in Bihar, is a living example of this. On Tuesday, at a workshop held in Patna, she reached as the chief guest and during the question answer round, a student asked if the government could not provide sanitary pads worth Rs 20-30. The student had asked this question in such a normal way. But IAS Harjot Kaur responded in an equally unusual way.
Sep 29, 2022, 23:40 PM IST
'Next, you’ll ask for CONDOMS': Bihar IAS officer to students requesting free sanitary pads
Harjot Kaur Bhamra, who is the managing director of Bihar Women Development Corporation, shocked everyone with her reply when she was asked if sanitary pads can be made available for free.
Sep 28, 2022, 19:58 PM IST
'What is the ministry doing?': Woman flags lack of sanitary pad disposal mechanism, Union minister responds
A woman PhD student from CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune flagged the lack of a proper sanitary pad disposal mechanism at CSIR institutes in an interaction with Union minister Jitendra Singh.
Aug 22, 2022, 10:16 AM IST
Jamia Millia Islamia students break taboos around period; create reusable sanitary pads
The group of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students has not only invented "reusable and environment-friendly" pads but also employed women from a locality in Madanpur Khadar's Shram Vihar in its manufacturing, as per a PTI report.
Aug 15, 2022, 15:37 PM IST
Jagan Mohan Reddy govt to give free sanitary napkins to school, college-going girls
Once every two months, the officials will distribute napkins to girl students studying in over 10,000 schools and colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Oct 05, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Provide disposal bags for sanitary pads from January 2021, Prakash Javedkar tells manufacturers
Prakash Javedkar also announced that all habitations with more than 3,000 population will have to make provision for waste management.
Mar 08, 2020, 23:12 PM IST
Gujarat: Girls insulted in a search operation to check their inner wears
There is a very embarrassing incident came into light in Gujarat's Bhuj, where an institute launched a search operation to check menstrual cycle. This happened when sanitary pads found outside girls hostels. Now after the protest, the complaint has been registered against the principal, hostel warden and two women assistant.
Feb 15, 2020, 17:42 PM IST
Help every girl child feel hygienic: Akshay Kumar
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, the actor urged people to help women feel hygienic and safe.
May 28, 2019, 20:05 PM IST
GST slashed: Sanitary pads, footwear, small TVs among 100 items impacted
The decision was taken during a meeting of the GST Council, which decided to reduce tax rates on an array of daily use appliances and products.
Jul 21, 2018, 20:05 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: Here’s how much Akshay Kumar starrer has minted so far
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 13, 2018, 15:01 PM 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
Padman trailer out: Akshay Kumar will win your heart as the cutest superhero – Watch
Akshay Kumar unveiled the trailer of Padman on Friday.
Dec 15, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Gujarat polls 2017: Congress promises to provide free sanitary pads to girl students
The Congress will provide sanitary napkins to girl students in Gujarat free of cost by abolishing GST if voted to power, All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev announced here on Wednesday.
Dec 06, 2017, 20:08 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
Sonam Kapoor goes de-glam for Akshay Kumar’s ‘Padman’ – See latest still
The ‘Khoobsurat’ star took to Twitter to share a candid pic from the sets of the film which happens to be Twinkle Khanna’s debut production venture.
Jul 18, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna meet real 'Padman' on sets and get clicked!
The National Award winning actor Akshay Kumar has been choosing some interesting scripts which majorly bring out the social issues prevalent in our society. The Khiladi Kumar has begun shoot for his upcoming project 'Padman' which again is based on a man named Arunachalam Muruganantham, whose initiative to invent low-cost sanitary pad making machines in rural India helped not only his wife but other women in his village to lead a hygienic life.
May 13, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
