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.
In a heartfelt celebration of resilience, courage and silent achievement, the ‘Ageless Women Soirée’ brought into the spotlight women who have been doing exceptional work for family and society behind the scenes, often without recognition.
Thousands of women took to the streets in Lucknow on Tuesday during a “Jan Akrosh Padyatra" to protest the opposition's alleged conspiracy against the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
In a tragic incident of honour killing, a woman police constable, Nagamoni, was brutally murdered by her brother in Telangana for marrying a man from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, visited Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya today to review the progress of key initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of women and children.
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted its Passing Out Parade (POP) today, marking the culmination of rigorous training for 239 trainees, including Midshipmen from the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course and cadets from various Naval Orientation Courses.
Thousands of protesters rallied in the Lamlai constituency of Imphal East district on Thursday, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and justice for the killings of three women and three children in Jiribam district.
As the world observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, it marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence.
