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.
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.
The operation was part of the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Indian women’s hockey team defender Udita expressed pride and gratitude after being adjudged the Player of the Tournament at the Asia Cup 2025, where India bagged the silver following a 1-4 defeat to hosts China in the final.
Mandhana leapfrogged England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt after her fluent 58 in the opening ODI against Australia in Mullanpur.
