New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating historic projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore to the people of Delhi on International Women’s DayPM Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V(A). These projects, worth over Rs 18,000 crore, will strengthen connectivity across the capital and make travel faster, safer and more convenient for millio…
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New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Several beneficiaries and attendees expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his rally in the Burari area of the national capital, highlighting the benefits of government welfare schemes, particularly the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.Among those who interacted with the Prime Minister was Shobha Devi, a beneficiary who shared how the Ayushman Card helped her receive crucial medical treatment. A heart patient, she said, the expenses fo…
Agartala/Aizawl, March 8 (IANS) The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army, on Sunday, organised a series of health and wellness initiatives across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur to mark the International Women’s Day, aiming to promote preventive healthcare and enhance medical awareness among women and their families. According to officials, the outreach programmes focused on addressing critical health concerns while encouraging community participation in life-saving initiatives…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led a special display of women’s strength on Kartavya Path by joining the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’.The march was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Other participants included Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi, Union Ministers of State Anupriya Patel and Savitri Thakur and National Commission for Women Chairperson V…
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta has demanded improvement in women safety. The actress is known for her work in ‘Inside Edge’, the International Emmy-nominated show ‘Four More Shots Please’, ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Zwigato’, and ‘Inside Edge’. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the actress spoke with IANS , and said that while things have improved for women in the society, there is a lot more to be done with regards to women safety.She told IANS, “Things are …
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday presented the fifth Budget of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for 2026-27, proposing a total outlay of Rs 260,437 crore and projecting the state’s GSDP at Rs 980,635 crore with an estimated growth rate of 10 per cent.Tabled on International Women’s Day, the Budget unveiled the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhian Satikar Yojna’, a universal cash transfer scheme under which women will receive Rs 1,000 per month and Dalit …
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women parliamentarians and leaders participating in the two-day national convention of women thought leaders, ‘Bharati–Nari to Narayani’, highlighted the role of women’s empowerment rooted in Indian traditions while addressing the gathering in the national capital on the occasion of International Women’s Day.Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Kavita Patidar expressed pride in the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti’s initiative to organise the programme.She said the convention show…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women business leaders and professionals from diverse fields on Sunday lauded the national convention of women thought leaders titled “Bharati — Nari to Narayani”, saying the platform has brought together women from across communities and sectors to deliberate on empowerment, culture and leadership.Speaking to IANS, Lakshmi Puri, Ambassador and former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, extended greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day and …
Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai transferred the 25th installment of the “Mahtari Vandan Yojana” to the bank accounts of more than 69 lakh (6.9 million) beneficiary women through direct benefit transfer at the Mahatari Vandan Sammelan-2026 event held in Jagdalpur. With a single click from the Sammelan venue, the Chief Minister released the latest installment, described as a gift of happiness and se…
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the North-Eastern regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ at the city’s Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Sunday.The cycling competition was flagged off by Manipur Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam and saw participation of many acclaimed sportsmen, medal-winners besides top government officials who worked a great deal in successful organisation of the programme.Manipur S…