Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 (IANS) Marking International Women’s Day with a unique cultural initiative, Natyaveda, a well-known dance and music academy in Kerala, will present a special arangettam performance featuring 13 senior women from different walks of life.The programme will be held at 5 p.m. at the state government cultural auditorium, Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The event will feature a single-stage performance in which the 13 participants, in the 40-50 age gro…
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Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Amid hike in the price of the cooking fuel, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Centre, alleging that it is harassing common people.”We always try to be by people at all levels. On the other hand, the job of the Union government and the BJP is only to harass people. The way the gas price has been hiked will surely affect the lives of ordinary people. Today, the girls and women of West Bengal will take to the streets in protes…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) To celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the spirit of women’s empowerment, an all-women bike rally was organised in Delhi on Sunday with enthusiastic participation from female riders across the city. The event focused on “Confidence in Motion” and features the theme: “Driving Force of Delhi”.The event was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with several political leaders and public representatives who joined …
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Hours ahead of presenting proposals for the AAP government’s last and fifth Budget in the Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended greetings to mark International Women’s Day, and promised to make them self-reliant in every way.“I salute every daughter and sister who, through their hard work and courage, is bringing glory to Punjab’s name worldwide,” CM Mann wrote on X.“Punjab’s progress is only possible by walking shoulder to should…
Puri, March 8 (IANS) In celebration of International Women’s Day, renowned sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a unique sand animation in Puri on Sunday. This artwork, which took about 10 minutes to complete, beautifully conveyed the message of women’s empowerment, equality, and world peace. The sand animation highlighted inspiring examples of women’s strength and achievements, portraying some of India’s most admired female personalities. Through his creative work, Sahoo sought to reco…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended best wishes to everyone on International Women’s Day and called on the countrymen to create an environment where the aspirations and achievements of women shape a more equitable future. In a post on X, President Murmu said, “Warm greetings to all on International Women’s Day! Educated and empowered women are the pillars of a progressive nation. As Nari Shakti continues to excel across diverse fields and lead with courage, it s…
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that women form the strongest foundation of a family, and if that foundation weakens, the entire structure of the household is shaken. She was addressing the International Women’s Day Felicitation and Awards Ceremony organised at JECRC University in Jaipur.Raje said that women’s representation in politics is still not adequate. To address this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which…
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday extended his greetings to women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment through various welfare initiatives.In a message to the people of the state, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to all women, including mothers, sisters and daughters. He said the purpose of International Women’s Day is to create awareness …
Gandhinagar, March 7 (IANS) The number of women enrolled in higher educational institutions in Gujarat has increased from 8.82 lakh in 2023-24 to 9.07 lakh in 2024-25, reflecting a steady rise in female participation in the state’s higher education sector. According to the Socio-Economic Review 2025-26, the increase forms part of a broader improvement in educational indicators in the state, with more women entering universities, colleges, and technical institutions.The report states that the n…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) On the eve of the International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that an empowered woman is the strongest foundation of a prosperous society and a developed India. The Chief Minister also travelled on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus with the Saheli Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) card and experienced how this facility is working on the ground.”Upon boarding the bus, one simply taps the card on the machine and the journey i…