MTDC offers 50 per cent discount for women tourists on International Women’s Day

MTDC offers 50 per cent discount for women tourists on International Women's Day

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has announced a 50 per cent discount on accommodation costs at its facilities across the state from March 1 to 8 on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Various tourism initiatives will also be conducted under this scheme. This initiative is part of the “Aai” Women-Centric/Gender-Inclusive … Read more

Ntk women’s wing coordinator kaliyammal to join vijay’s tvk

Ntk women's wing coordinator kaliyammal to join vijay's tvk

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Women’s Wing State Coordinator Kaliyammal, Who formally resigned from the party, will officially join the Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Kaliyammal, who quit NTK on Monday, will be inducted into TVK during the party’s first-anniversary celebrations, scheduled in Mahabalipuram on Wednesday. Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay, the founder and president … Read more

Govt to establish working women’s hostels in each district: Rajasthan minister

Govt to establish working women's hostels in each district: Rajasthan minister

Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot announced in the Assembly on Friday that working women’s hostels will be opened in all districts of Rajasthan in a phased manner. He informed that land has already been allotted at 30 district headquarters, while the process is underway at 11 more locations. During … Read more

President Murmu inaugurates 10th International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru

President Murmu inaugurates 10th International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the inaugural session of the 10th edition of the International Women’s Conference at the Art of Living centre here on Friday. Over 500 delegates from 50 countries are expected to take part in the conference. Speaking at the programme, President Murmu suggested every woman to look within … Read more

President Murmu to visit Bengaluru today to attend ‘International Women’s Conference’

President Murmu to visit Bengaluru today to attend 'International Women’s Conference'

Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnataka on Friday to attend the inaugural session of the 10th International Women’s Conference (IWC), organised by The Art of Living in Bengaluru. The International Women’s Conference will be hosted by The Art of Living from February 14 to 16 at its International Centre. Bollywood celebrities … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh women’s panel seeks action against YouTuber for racial comment

Arunachal Pradesh women's panel seeks action against YouTuber for racial comment

Itanagar/Guwahati, Feb 11 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) seeking action against social media influencer Elvish Yadav for his “derogatory and racial” comments on Chum Darang, an actor and ‘Bigg Boss 18’ finalist, officials said on Tuesday. APSCW Chairperson Kenjum Pakam, … Read more

10th International Women’s Conference: President Droupadi Murmu to attend Art of Living event

10th International Women's Conference: President Droupadi Murmu to attend Art of Living event

Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) The 10th International Women’s Conference will feature the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, along with some of the most influential women from politics, business, arts, and social impact, an official statement confirmed. The event, hosted by the Art of Living, will bring together over 60 speakers and more than 500 delegates. … Read more

Indian women’s hockey stars Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan to receive plots in Ranchi

Indian women’s hockey stars Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan to receive plots in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan 28 (IANS) The dream of owning a proper pucca house is finally coming true for Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete and star defender Nikki Pradhan. Both players, who rose to fame while living in kutcha houses, will soon have their own homes in the posh Harmu Housing Colony of Ranchi, thanks … Read more

UCC protects women’s rights, ends polygamy and halala in Muslim community: Shatrughan Singh (IANS Interview)

UCC protects women's rights, ends polygamy and halala in Muslim community: Shatrughan Singh (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was implemented in Uttarakhand on Monday. With the implementation of UCC, the state will have uniform rules for personal and family matters for all citizens, regardless of religions. Following this historic step by the government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Shatrughan Singh, Chairman of … Read more