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Mumbai, March 10 In a major move to support working women, Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Ajit Pawar, announced a new ‘Come Early-Go Early’ policy for female government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Tuesday.The announcement was made in the...

Mumbai, March 10 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar announced on Tuesday a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).Pawar said that under the "Come Early, Go Early" initiative...

Imphal, March 9 The Manipur government has allocated Rs 734 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Monday.Presenting the budget estimates in the assembly, Singh said the allocation is...

Ranchi, March 9 The 'State Handloom and Saras Fair 2026' began at Morabadi Ground here on Monday and will continue until March 20, officials said.It was jointly inaugurated by Jharkhand labour, employment, training and skill development minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav and rural development and...

New Delhi, March 9 Reliance Retail, the country's largest retailer, announced on Monday that it had acquired Pahadi Local, a beauty and wellness brand known for its nature-inspired, Himalayan-themed formulations, for an undisclosed amount.The company has also acquired the business from Pahadi...

The Pulwama District Administration and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) marked International Women's Day as "Nari Neer Shakti Divas," highlighting women's role in water governance and promoting women-led enterprises.March 09, Srinagar: The Pulwama District Administration, in collaboration with...

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasized on Sunday that women are the cornerstone of society, and their empowerment is crucial for the nation's progress and development.He called for greater awareness regarding women's rights, respect, and equal opportunities on...

Shillong, March 8 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support, and farmer welfare programs.Sangma praised women...

District Administration hosts Mission YUVA mela in Ganderbal, women entrepreneurs and SHGs showcase products, DC distributes support kits and promotes enterprise and livelihood initiativesMarch 08, Ganderbal: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the District Administration Ganderbal...

Jaipur, March 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment is essential for the progress of the country. He emphasized the need to prioritize education, health, and self-reliance for women.Addressing a state-level...

New Delhi, March 8 – Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contributions of women in various sectors on International Women's Day, a day also marked by announcements by state governments focused on financial assistance for women.President Droupadi Murmu urged women to realize...

Shillong, March 8 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma extended greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and highlighted the role of self-help groups and entrepreneurship in women's empowerment in the state.Sangma said that women's empowerment in Meghalaya means ensuring that...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.He symbolically presented a cheque of Rs 10,100 crore to women Self-help Groups (SHGs) as part of financial...

Rajouri, March 8: The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is playing a crucial role in empowering rural women and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.The scheme is helping poor and low-income families, especially women, to...

Amaravati, March 8 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Sunday that the state government has set a target of developing five lakh women as entrepreneurs.He stated that one lakh women have already been turned into entrepreneurs within a year and expressed confidence...

On Sunday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the state government plans to enact a law to regulate social media.He noted that the issue would be discussed during the upcoming Assembly session, and a platform will be created to curb false propaganda on social media...

Agartala, March 8 – Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interacted with members of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at the International Trade & Fair Centre in Tripura on the occasion of International Women's Day and praised their contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment...

Amritsar, March 8 – As International Women's Day celebrates the achievements and progress of women and girls across various fields, there are numerous stories of celebration and transformation emerging from rural areas that often go unnoticed.Gurdeep Kaur, a woman from Sri Anandpur Sahib in...

Mission YUVA outreach connects youth with schemes, support, and guidance as departments showcase opportunities, while women and SHG members mark Women's Day participation.March 8, Chadoora: A one-day Entrepreneurship Fair was organized at Town Hall, Chadoora, by the District Employment and...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.Addressing International Women's Day celebrations at Amaravati Parade Grounds here, the chief minister greeted...