Bengaluru : Actor-turned-politician Jayamala, a Congress MLC, on Friday officially assumed office as chairperson of a committee to study the problems of sex workers, Devadasis and sexual minorities in the State. The post ensures her the status of a minister-of-state rank and thus many facilities. The committee is under the purview of the Women and […]

Mangaluru : Even though the government has earmarked Rs. 1.10 crore towards aiding rehabilitation of sex workers, not many have come forward in the district to avail the benefits. As a result, Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim on Thursday directed the Women and Child Development Department as well as two NGOs working for sex workers to […]

Bangalore : Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Umashree, on Sunday said that a committee would be set up to look into the possibility of legalising prostitution. She was speaking in the City after releasing the book ‘Buddhanillada Amrapaali,’ authored by Dr Leela Sampige. “The committee will comprise of experts. They will give […]

Mumbai : Today is the World AIDS day. The day is observed to spread awareness and step up efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS. The goal set for this year is to accord basic human rights to HIV victims while giving a push to prevention, treatment, care and support for those living with the syndrome. “The recent […]