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Emotional abuse, neglect affect adolescent depression differently based on
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 31 (ANI): The effect of emotional abuse and neglect on adolescent depression varies depending on the individual's gender and ethnicity, a new study has shown.
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Alcohol consumption by fathers before conception could negatively impact c
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
California [USA], Mar 31 (ANI): A recent study conducted by scientists from the University of California, explores the relationship between parental alcohol consumption -- before conception in the case of fathers and during pregnancy in the case of mothers -- and child development.
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Anganwadi centres to remain shut till March 31 in Haryana
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Mar 18 (ANI): All Anganwadi centers will remain closed till March 31 as a preventive measure to contain the coronavirus in the state, said Kamlesh Dhanda, Haryana Woman and Child Development Minister, on Wednesday.
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Irani lauds Lok Sabha Speaker for his efforts against malnutrition
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had gone to his constituency last month and contributed to the social mass movement towards 'Poshan Abhiyaan' by appealing to the families to adopt one malnouris
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Uttarakhand CM unveils nutrition promotion fortnight for women
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday inaugurated the "Poshan Pakhwada 2020" organised by the Department of Women's Empowerment and Child Development on the occasion of the International Women's Day.
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Train more women as forensic, cybercrime investigators: Smriti Irani
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani on Saturday stressed the need of getting more and more women trained as forensic and cybercrime investigators since women are vicitmised more in cybercrimes.
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Investing in women is investing in economy: Smriti Irani
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Saturday released a report on Status of Women in Media in South Asia and said investing in women is not just a social expenditure but an investment in the economy of the country.
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Kerala female cops to take over SHO's duty on International Women's Day 20
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Lokanath Behera on Saturday directed all district police chiefs to handover duty of station house officers (SHO) to women police personnel on the occasion of International Women's Day, which will be cel
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Haryana to honour Anganwadi workers
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Feb 22 (ANI): Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar led BJP government in Haryana has decided to honour the Anganwadi workers who have performed excellently for the welfare of women and children.
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Home Minister Shah holds meeting with 3 Union Ministers
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah is holding a meeting with his three Cabinet colleagues here. The meeting is currently underway.
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Smriti Irani visits Hunar Haat at India Gate, interacted with artisans
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Thursday visited 'Hunar Haat' at India Gate, where artisans and craftsmen from various parts of the country are participating.
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Fine to celebrate Jayalalithaa's birthday as Women Children Protection Day
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 19 (ANI): The birthday of J Jayalalithaa cannot just be celebrated as the Women Children Protection Day as she was more than that, said former Union Women and Child Development Minister and Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury on Wednesday.
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