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.
Orders to this effect have already been issued, effective immediately, according to an official statement.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said that while medical camps will remain operational till 2nd October, specialist health check-ups, screening for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, breast, cervical, and oral cancers will be extended.
Officials here on Tuesday said the government has decided to introduce special helpline numbers for women, increase the number of women’s police stations, and expand the number of women police personnel.
She said in a country like India, even women belonging to well-off families suffer from deficiencies in haemoglobin and vitamins.
India’s cancer statistics reveal a troubling contradiction: women are being diagnosed more often, yet men are dying in greater numbers.
