Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces Free Travel For Transgenders In DTC Buses
CM Kejriwal said that a proposal in this regard will be passed by the Cabinet and the scheme will be implemented soon.
Feb 05, 2024, 22:38 PM IST
'Reservations will help transgenders avail better opportunities': India's first trans judge
Joyita Mondal, India`s first transgender judge also stressed the need for reservation for transgenders, to give them a chance at availing better opportunities.
Dec 17, 2022, 00:07 AM IST
History created as two transgender doctors join govt service in Telangana
Dr Prachi Rathod completed MBBS in 2015 from a medical college in Adilabad. She, along with Ruth John Paul, has scriped history to become first transgender doctors to join government service in the state.
Dec 03, 2022, 07:44 AM IST
West Bengal transgenders to be able to apply for govt jobs under general category, read details
The new law formulated by the West Bengal cabinet will help the people from the transgender community in getting a job, said the official.
Nov 26, 2022, 07:48 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir announces transgender welfare board for protection of community
Jammu and Kashmir: The welfare board will look at the protection rights and interests of the transgender community in the region.
Jul 12, 2022, 21:02 PM IST
In a first, Bihar announces direct recruitment of transgenders for constable, inspector posts
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, which was also attended by the officials of Home and General Administration Department.
Mar 13, 2022, 14:31 PM IST
Raghav Chadha launches ‘Mission Sahara’ to help transgender community during COVID-19 pandemic
The 'Mission Sahara' began after Raghav Chadha was approached by the area District Magistrate along with a non-profit organization to help the transgender community which witnessed tough times during the pandemic.
Aug 24, 2021, 15:38 PM IST
Odisha allows recruitment of transgenders in police services
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board sought online applications from men, women and transgender people for the appointment of sub-inspectors and constables (communication).
Jun 13, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
COVID-19: Centre to give assistance of Rs 1,500 to each transgender person
The subsistence allowance has been provided as immediate support to meet their basic requirements.
May 25, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Bar on transgenders, others from donating blood, Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply
The Supreme Court on Friday (March 5) sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the guidelines in the Blood Donor Selection and Blood Donor Referral, 2017, which prohibit transgender persons, gay men and female sex workers from donating blood, as they are considered a high-risk category as being HIV/AIDS infected.
Mar 05, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
Noida Metro to have she-man station for transgenders
Structural changes in terms of change in restroom infrastructure and creation of separate security check are also being considered in the she-man station.
Jun 19, 2020, 20:45 PM IST
First-of-its-kind home for transgenders to come up near Chennai, other cities to follow
In a huge relief for the transgender community, a first-of-its-kind home, spread across 3 grounds(7200 square feet) that would offer shelter, livelihood training, support and care is to come up within a year at Poonamallee, in the outskirts of Chennai city.
Mar 02, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes bill to empower transgender persons
The motion by DMK member Tiruchi Siva to refer the bill to a Select Committee for further examination was defeated with 67 members opposing, and 48 members voting in favour.
Nov 26, 2019, 17:17 PM IST
YouTube CEO addresses LGBTQ creators' monetisation concerns
Addressing the concerns of YouTube's LGBTQ community members, CEO Susan Wojcicki has denied claims that the video-sharing platform demonetises content from the community members because they fall under queer categories.
Aug 07, 2019, 16:10 PM IST
Chinese experts to test long-lasting HIV vaccine on humans
The candidate vaccine, known as DNA-rTV, relies on replication of the virus' DNA to stimulate "effective immunization" against the virus.
Jul 19, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Supreme Court to hire two transgenders: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar
The remarks came as he chaired a three-judge bench to hear a case regarding transgenders` rights on Tuesday.
Sep 12, 2018, 11:59 AM IST
Chhattisgarh government to recruit transgenders in police force to promote gender equality
Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to allow transgenders to join its police force.
May 04, 2018, 21:34 PM IST
New ITR rule: Now Transgenders to be recognised as independent gender category in PAN form
Till now, only male and female gender categories were available to be chosen on the PAN application form.
Apr 11, 2018, 11:43 AM IST
Transgenders above 18 years to get Rs 1,500 pension in Andhra Pradesh
Transgenders above the age of 18 years will now receive a monthly pension of Rs 1500 in Andhra Pradesh.
Dec 17, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Not just women, men can give birth to babies too: Study
Those who have undergone gender reassignment surgery can consider the possibility of womb transplant which would allow them to carry babies in future.
Nov 05, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
