The Union Health Ministry is working on formulating a national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos and foster a supportive environment. Through these measures, the policy strives to break barriers, eliminate stigma and create a society where menstrual hygiene… Continue reading Health ministry working on menstrual policy to ensure safe products
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Tremors jolt Delhi, parts of north India; Kejriwal hopes everyone is safe
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: ANI Twitter) A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan which shook parts of north India, including the national capital, on Saturday night. The temblor hit the mountainous regions of Afghanistan at 9:31 pm and residents of the national capital region felt the tremors… Continue reading Tremors jolt Delhi, parts of north India; Kejriwal hopes everyone is safe
UGC issues guidelines on safe environment for women in institutions
The UGC has started a number of initiatives to improve the safety of women The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed the “Guidelines on basic facilities and amenities for a safe, secure environment for women and women cell (for sensitisation, policy implementation, monitoring, and grievance redressal) in higher educational institutions (HEIs)” to provide a… Continue reading UGC issues guidelines on safe environment for women in institutions
Here’s how to keep your kids safe around swimming pools
With summer just ahead, federal safety officials are warning people about the risk of children drowning, and offering tips and precautions designed to prevent such tragedies. Summertime drowning deaths and nonfatal injuries are most common between May and August, with the majority of such deaths happening in swimming pools, according to a report released last… Continue reading Here’s how to keep your kids safe around swimming pools