Kabul, March 9 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the unlawful detention of women activists and civil society members during the Women’s March in Islamabad organised on International Women’s Day. “Peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan. Preventing women from participating in a peaceful march and arresting activists is a violation of democratic values and basic human rights,…
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Jabalpur, March 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday addressed a gathering at a programme organised as part of Fit India Women’s Week 2026 in Jabalpur, where he highlighted women’s empowerment, preventive healthcare initiatives, and ongoing development works in the state.Speaking on women’s health, the Chief Minister praised the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which provides the Gardasil vaccine free of cost to adolescent gir…
Chandigarh, March 9 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of indulging in “election-time freebie politics,” claiming the people in the state are disillusioned with the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. CM Saini told the media here that people in Punjab are increasingly disillusioned with the government’s policies and are now looking for an alternative ahead of the next polls. Responding to the Punjab go…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Kisan Trust organised the ‘Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day, bringing together policymakers, experts and women achievers to discuss empowerment and recognise the courage and achievements of women, including acid attack survivors.The programme, attended by hundreds of women from Delhi and Muzaffarnagar, featured discussions on women’s economic participation, employment opportunities and rehabilitation of acid attack surv…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Late actor Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, marked the day by celebrating the ‘important men in her life’, including her late husband Irrfan Khan, and their son Babil Khan. Taking to her social media account, Sutapa shared a video montage featuring some unseen moments with her late husband Irrfan Khan, their son Babil, and several other close men in her friends and family circle who seem to have supported her over the ye…
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment leads to the progress and development of the nation. Calling for greater awareness regarding women’s rights, respect and equal opportunities on International Women’s Day, he emphasised the importance of education, health and self-reliance of half the population.The Chief Minister was addressing the state-level International Women’s Day programme org…
Shillong, March 8 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support and farmer welfare programmes.Sangma praised women for their resilience, determination and achievements across various fields, stating that their empowerment is essential for the overall progress of society.“Wishing all the incredible w…
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday announced that a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore would be earmarked in the upcoming state budget to assist women affected by the recent ethnic violence in the state. He said that the provision is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh violence-hit women across Manipur.The Chief Minister made the announcement while attending the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal …
Amaravati, March 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced that the state government has set a target of developing five lakh women as entrepreneurs.He stated that one lakh women have already been turned into entrepreneurs within a year and expressed confidence that Andhra Pradesh will soon have six lakh women entrepreneurs, the highest in the country.Participating in the International Women’s Day celebrations organised by the state government at the Amarava…
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state government is planning to bring a law to regulate social media. He noted that the issue would be discussed in the ensuing Assembly session and a platform will be created to curb false propaganda on the social media.Speaking at the International Women’s Day celebrations here, he stressed the need for a mechanism to complain about false news which are being broadcast or posted on social media.”While t…