Sanitary Pads
-
Right to menstrual health part of right to life: SC mandates free sanitary pads for girls in schools
India | Jan 30, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTThe verdict was passed by a two-judge bench, which also ruled that disabled-friendly toilets should be available in all schools. Private schools will be de-recognised if they fail to provide these facilities, the Supreme Court ruled.
-
What really happens when you don’t change your pad all day? Gynaecologist explains
Health | Jan 18, 2026, 08:42 AM ISTWearing the same sanitary pad for 24 hours can lead to irritation, infections, and intimate health problems. A gynaecologist explains why changing pads every few hours is essential for menstrual hygiene and long-term women’s health.
-
Women distribute free sanitary pads at Mahakumbh Mela, netizens commend | WATCH
Trending | Jan 29, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTA beautiful act of kindness! Women distribute free sanitary pads to those in need at Mahakumbh Mela. Watch the video that's winning hearts online.
-
Row over 'condom remark': Bihar CM Nitish upset with IAS officer's comment; hints at possible action
India | Dec 16, 2022, 12:47 PM ISTRow over condom remark: The officer has, meanwhile, issued a signed statement expressing regret over the controversy that arose after a purported video footage of the September 27 function went viral on social media.
-
Udaan Scheme: Punjab to provide sanitary pads worth Rs 40.55 crore
India | May 28, 2021, 05:27 PM ISTAddressing the virtual launch ceremony, which was live telecasted at 1,500 locations, Chaudhary said the main objective of the scheme is to protect women and girls from menstrual hygiene related diseases and spread awareness about menstrual hygiene.
-
Farah Khan, chef Vikas Khanna organize sanitary pads for female migrants
Celebrities | May 20, 2020, 09:29 PM ISTBollywood filmmaker Farah Khan, who is observing self-isolation in Mumbai, and chef Vikas Khanna, currently residing in New York, had been discussing the plight of women migrant workers over the phone before making the decision.
-
Project Baala: 18,000 reusable sanitary pads distributed amid coronavirus lockdown
Business | Apr 23, 2020, 03:08 PM ISTTo mitigate the suffering of menstruating women amid coronavirus outbreak, Baala which aims to curb the inhibitions of rural women caused by social stigma has distributed 18,000 reusable sanitary pads in 7 communities by collaborating with various NGOs.
-
Sanitary pad manufacturers to provide disposal bags from next Jan
India | Mar 08, 2020, 07:04 PM ISTFrom January next year, sanitary pad manufacturers will have to mandatorily provide packets for disposal of each pad, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar announced on Sunday.
-
60 sanitary pads vending machines installed at Sultanpur Lodhi
India | Nov 10, 2019, 09:32 PM ISTTo promote menstrual hygiene among women pilgrims visiting this holy town, the Punjab government has set up 60 sanitary napkin vending machines at all key locations.
-
Sanitary napkin machine installed at Gujarat's Sabarmati jail
India | Oct 06, 2019, 10:46 PM ISTThe vending machine, set up by the National Legal Services Authority, the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority and Sabarmati Jail officials, will benefit 124 women inmates.
-
Meghalaya's pad-woman, Shaidalin Marbaniang goes green with eco-friendly napkins
India | Jul 02, 2019, 10:18 AM ISTShaidalin Marbaniang, a member of a self-help group (SHG) at Riangdo village in West Khasi Hills, launched her own brand of sanitary pads 'Syntu' (flower in English) last month, after having attended a one-week workshop on menstrual hygiene organised by the Central government.
-
Students forced to strip over used sanitary pad, protests erupt in Punjab college
India | May 01, 2019, 11:11 AM ISTThe hostel warden had allegedly asked the girls to strip "to check who among them had dumped a used sanitary pad in the hostel washroom".
-
Mumbai: Sanitary pad vending machines to be installed for women cops
India | Apr 16, 2019, 09:14 AM IST"Smart Maitrin" a project launched by Action Committee Against Unfair Medical Practices along with the Brihan Mumbai police, under which, as many as 140 sanitary pad machines will be installed at 93 police stations across the city.
-
After expansion of flight service, Vistara now to be first Indian airline to offer sanitary pads onboard
Business | Mar 07, 2019, 09:40 AM ISTVistara's cabin crew will make in-flight announcements on all flights to create awareness among travellers that sanitary pads are now available onboard for customers to freely ask for it if they need it.
-
Punjab: Government school teachers strip girls to check for sanitary pads, CM Amarinder Singh orders inquiry
India | Nov 04, 2018, 11:01 AM ISTThe teachers were trying to find out which of the girls was wearing a sanitary napkin, after one was found in the school toilet, officials said.
-
sanitary pads exempted from GST
News | Jul 21, 2018, 08:31 PM ISTThe council has exempted various products including sanitary napkins, deities made of stone, marbles and woods, commemorative coins circulated by the RBI or the government, fortified milk etc from the GST.