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.
Karnataka’s new policy granting one day of paid menstrual leave every month to all women employed in the formal sector is, on the surface, a modest administrative step.
The haat will bring together rural art and craft, handloom, handicraft, food processing products, and traditional Himachali cuisines under one roof—providing a permanent marketing and livelihood platform for SHG women.
He noted that thousands of women across India, through self-help groups (SHGs), are demonstrating how discipline, solidarity, and enterprise can transform lives.
Congress state president Ajay Rai on Friday visited the victim’s village and met the grieving family. He assured them of financial assistance and promised the party's full support.
Speaking at the centenary celebrations of St Teresa's College in Kochi, she noted that empowering women through education was essential for India to achieve inclusive growth and realise its demographic potential
