Gandhinagar, March 7 (IANS) Over 1.5 lakh women in Gujarat have increased their incomes beyond Rs 1 lakh per year under the Central government's ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, marking a major milestone in women's economic empowerment.
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, in an exclusive interaction with IANS on Friday, extended her wishes to women on International Women's Day. In her message, she said that people's perspectives towards women should change, urging everyone to view women equally.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, during his visit to Australia, toured the historic Victoria Barracks, a landmark military facility known for its rich heritage and role in shaping strategic military planning and defence administration.
Prayagraj, March 7 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched in the city under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya JanAushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) are benefiting thousands of people as they have got access to affordable and quality medicines.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday sought a report within one week from the Punjab government and state police on a complaint against a pastor for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl over the past three years.
Navsari, March 7 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address the Lakhpati Didi programme in Gujarat's Navsari on International Women’s Day on Saturday, many success stories of women entrepreneurs and achievers from the region are coming to the fore.
Melbourne, March 7 (IANS) More than 1,400 children and teenagers from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) performed Satsang Diksha and Siddhanta Karika recitation in Sanskrit language in the Australian city recently.
Kochi, March 7 (IANS) On International Women’s Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will honour two remarkable women entrepreneurs -- M.A. Akhilamol and Sangeetha Sunil, for their exceptional achievements in the fisheries sector.
Ahmedabad, March 7 (IANS) In a special engagement ahead of International Women's Day, the Adani Group welcomed a delegation of women ambassadors from nine nations to the conglomerate's projects in Khavda and Mundra, both in Gujarat, where they witnessed India's strides in clean energy, infrastructure and industrial development.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Playback singer Palak Muchhal has called for enhancing the contribution of women in the nation's development, by bringing them at par with their male counterparts in all streams of growth including education, jobs and other avenues.
