Bogolu (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jan 11 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced the enhancement of old age pensions from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000, starting January. The decision is expected to benefit around 5.4 million pensioners in the state.
Bhubaneswar [Orissa], Dec 28 (ANI): Oil marketing companies like IOCL, BPCL, HPCL under the Petroleum and Skill Development Ministry have taken a CSR initiative to set up manufacturing units of "Ujjwala" Sanitary Napkins at the Common Service Centres across Odisha. The move is expected to em
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 18 (ANI): In a bid to provide a hygienic life to tribal women who cannot afford high-priced sanitary napkins, a Pune-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) makes sanitary pads out of old clothes and distributes them to women residing in nearby tribal vil
Washington [United States], October 31 (ANI): After over-working, the Kepler Space Telescope is finally taking its final nap. The spacecraft functioned more number of years than its fuel levels permitted and helped scientists discover thousands of planet beyond our Solar System.
Jakarta [Indonesia], Aug 22 (ANI): Rahi Sarnobat, who became the first female Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday, stated that good application of her strategy helped her clinch the top spot.
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 22 (ANI): Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat on Wednesday bagged a gold medal in women's 25m Pistol Event at the ongoing 18th edition of Asian Games.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 20 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday laid the roadmap for his country's development and governance while spelling out his priorities in foreign policy in his maiden speech after being sworn-in as the 22nd prime minister of the country.
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said sanitary napkin has been exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): The Maharashtra state women's commission has taken the initiative to install sanitary pad vending machines in nine Maharashtra prisons.