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India.com News Desk October 1, 2022 3:49 PM IST
Patna: A Delhi-based firm has come forward to provide free sanitary pads to the Bihar school girl for a year after she was embarrassed by IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra over her query to the government about giving sanitary pads to the girl students at Rs 20-30.
Anjali Thakur May 28, 2021 2:44 PM IST
Menstruation is one such subject that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Apart from the societal taboos associated with menstruation, menstrual hygiene products do generate a lot of plastic waste that is detrimental to the environment. Which is the safest menstrual product? Read on.
India.com Lifestyle Staff May 28, 2021 10:02 AM IST
People have demonized the use of cloth-based pads over the years considering them as a carrier of infection and diseases. Here, we understand why they are safe, hygienic, and good for the environment.
India.com News Desk March 7, 2021 5:45 PM IST
Ahead of International Women's Day, PM Modi also announced that under the scheme, sanitary pads are available for women at just Rs 2.5 at the Janaushadhi centres, making them accessible at an affordable price to a sizable group of women in rural districts.
ANI Feeds January 5, 2021 9:17 AM IST
The students of Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) Mulkalapally have made these organic sanitary pads using water hyacinth, fenugreek, turmeric, neem and sabja seeds.
India.com Viral Desk December 3, 2020 9:28 AM IST
Coming to women's rescue is Khalsa Aid India, a humanitarian organization', which is helping female protestors by providing them sanitary pads for free.
India.com Viral Desk November 25, 2020 8:59 AM IST
Under the bill, the Scottish government will be required to set up a nationwide scheme to allow anyone who needs period products to get them free of charge.
India.com Viral News Desk July 29, 2020 2:57 PM IST
RIO has challenged this misleading practice and has become the first product in the country to show red blood in its ads.
India.com Viral News Desk June 5, 2020 11:06 AM IST
Emphasizing that sanitary supplies for a monthly period were not a luxury, but a necessity, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said many girls skipped school because they couldn't afford pads and tampons.
India.com News Desk March 7, 2020 5:04 PM IST
The revision will be part of a number of manifesto pledges made by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that his new neighbour at No. 11 Downing Street, Sunak, is likely to include in his budget.
India.com Buzz Desk February 29, 2020 8:13 AM IST
All the credit for this goes to Monica Lennon, a Scottish Parliament member who has led a years-long campaign to build support for the measure.
India.com Buzz Desk February 1, 2020 11:56 AM IST
Reportedly, residents have been seen using plastic bottles as helmets, as well as bras, plastic sheets, sanitary towels and even grapefruits as masks to try and ward off the fatal infection.
India.com Lifestyle Staff August 21, 2019 10:29 AM IST
IIT Delhi-incubated startup develops reusable pads from banana fibers, address the disposable problem as product said to last upto two years or around 120 washes
India.com Business Desk July 23, 2018 5:30 PM IST
While the final GST rate on sanitary napkins has been exempted, there may not be a reduction in the overall price to the end user because the inputs required to manufacture the napkin attracts the GST rate.
India.com Buzz Desk June 5, 2018 11:41 AM IST
Make your contribution to save the Earth by using biodegradable sanitary pads.
India.com News Desk February 18, 2018 3:12 PM IST
Girls studying in district schools will be getting a sanitary pad packet for Rs 5
Smrity Sharma February 17, 2018 2:27 PM IST
Rajasthan announces to make Padman tax free
India.com News Desk January 10, 2018 12:39 PM IST
A group of students in Gwalior have launched a campaign to send 1,000 sanitary napkins to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to eliminate 12 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the product.
Nithya Nair December 7, 2017 12:14 PM IST
Terming the brand name regressive, the signatories want the brand to know that women are no more whispering about periods or sanitary pads.
Smrity Sharma November 29, 2017 7:18 PM IST
Will Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar be able to make women in rural India aware about the importance of sanitary pads?
Vandana.Srivastawa November 23, 2017 5:00 PM IST
In a recent interview given to BBC World, Twinkle Khanna spoke about the problems faced by Indian women due to menstruation and also spoke about the rates of sanitary napkins and the GST that is charged on it.
Nithya Nair October 17, 2017 12:08 PM IST
The poem in all talks how everything associated with menstruation is still considered a taboo in our society.
India.com News Desk September 29, 2017 10:10 PM IST
Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines Installed in Ladies Washrooms in New Delhi: DoPT
Pooja Darade July 9, 2017 4:29 PM IST
The sex workers in Sonagachi, Asia's largest red light area in Kolkata, are largely affected by the 12 per cent GST on sanitary napkins imposed under the new tax regime.
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