New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration, after initially denying permission for Holi celebrations, has reportedly allowed the celebration of the festival of colours on the campus.
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Health Department on Saturday said that a total of 12 deaths have occurred so far due to GBS in Maharashtra of which six were confirmed as GBS and six were reported suspected GBS deaths. No new suspected GBS case was reported on Saturday.
Bhopal, March 8 (IANS) In a tragic but shocking incident, an elderly man ended his life by leaping into the burning pyres of his grandson and granddaughter-in-law. This tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Siholia village, Sidhi district, under the jurisdiction of Bahri police station.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Predicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) assimilation into India in the near future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday batted strongly for healthy relations with neighbours like Bangladesh and reflected upon the gains from one nation, one poll and delimitation.
Bhuj, March 8 (IANS) Kunaria, a picturesque village in Bhuj tehsil of Gujarat, once made famous by the Bollywood film 'Lagaan', has earned new renown for its vibrant community and progressive outlook. The driving force behind this transformation is none other than Rashmiben Chhanga, the village's dynamic female Sarpanch, whose unwavering commitment to women's empowerment and sustainable development has led Kunaria into a new era of prosperity.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the Delhi government’s decision to launch the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana of giving Rs 2,500 monthly assistance to poor women.
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) It is time to accelerate action -- rightfully chosen as the theme for the 2025 International Women’s Day -- not because it's the right corporate strategy or a popular social cause, but because wives, daughters and granddaughters deserve a future limited only by the expanse of their dreams, Gautam Adani, the Chairperson of the Adani Group, said on Saturday.
Navsari (Gujarat), March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Saturday, following a series of events in Surat and Silvassa on Friday. On the occasion of International Women's Day, PM Modi arrived in Navsari to participate in the'Lakhpati Didis' programme. The event witnessed the recognition of 41,000 Lakhpati Didis and a total of 1.5 lakh women for their contributions to economic empowerment.
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The Kolkata Police have summoned CPI(M)'s youth leader and former state secretary of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), Srijan Bhattacharya, for interrogation regarding the March 1 ruckus at Jadavpur University.
Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.
