Reaffirming the Punjab Government's commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Monday that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Mission Aarambh is transforming early childhood education by bringing parents and Anganwadi Workers closer through digital platforms.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday underscored the transformative role of Yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, social harmony, and preventive healthcare.
The South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) will require approximately Rs 5.5 crore per month to meet the cost of the newly introduced free bus travel scheme for women, officials said.
Women commuters across West Bengal began availing free travel on state-operated buses on Monday, with authorities introducing document-based verification before issuing zero-value tickets.
The incident, reported from the Vitthal Wadi area, has led to outrage after details of the assault emerged, with police confirming the arrest of two persons and the registration of a case against seven individuals.
Smriti Mandhana was on Monday adjudged the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of 2024 after the India vice-captain set new career standards in One Day Internationals, racking up a personal best 747 runs in 13 innings throughout the year.
The state’s flagship women-centric Subhdra scheme launched after the BJP government came to power, offers financial assistance to women between the ages of 21 and 60 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Rs 50,000 over five years, with Rs 10,000 disbursed in two installments annually.
Underlining the crucial role of Women in overall progress and development of the society, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that empowerment of women is pivotal for empowering the entire society.
Foetuses of women who gain excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy are likely to have excess fat distribution in their body, according to a study.
Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday defended party' MP from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore against whom an FIR has been registered for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman.
