Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS | Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Hosts 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' March In Lucknow
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New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a seminar at women saint’s camp at Dhordo, Kutch via video conferencing today.
According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the seminar is being organized to recognise the role of women saints in society and their contribution towards women empowerment. Over 500 women saints will attend the seminar in Dhordo.
The seminar will include sessions on culture, religion, female upliftment, security, social status and the role of women in Indian culture. The welfare schemes of central and state governments benefiting women along with the achievements of women will also be discussed.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, Union Ministers of State Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Bharati Pravin Pawar will also participate in the event. The event will be graced by Sadhvi Rithambara, Maha Mandleshwar Kankeshwari Devi among others.
Observed on March 8 every year, International Women’s Day is a global event that celebrates the achievements of women in cultural, social economic and political fields.
An avalanche has occurred at Rohli (10 km ahead from Tindi towards Killar) District Lahaul and Spiti due to which road has been blocked, the State Emergency Operation Centre said in an official statement. However, State Highway 26 is already blocked at Kadu Nallah due to landslide. There are around 5-6 vehicles stuck in between Rohli and Kadu nallah.
A rescue team from Police Post Tindi has rushed to the spot, the statement further reads. Manav Verma, SP Lahaul-Spiti, said, "A total of 119 persons were rescued and brought to Tindi. 16 vehicles were stuck due to the landslide."
Breaking News LIVE | Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Hosts A 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' March In Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hosts a 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' march, in Lucknow#InternationalWomensDay2022 pic.twitter.com/ABn8YPbbnD
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Breaking News LIVE | Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Dedicates 2022-23 Budget To Women
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar today dedicated the 2022-23 budget to women; announced an award of Rs 5 lakh in the name of late leader Sushma Swaraj & increase women participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions to 50% seats instead of 33% seats reserved for women: Haryana DPR pic.twitter.com/trDpdh64iW
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Breaking News LIVE | Rupee Inches Higher By 3 Paise
Rupee inches higher by 3 paise to close at 76.90 (provisional) against US dollar
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 8, 2022
Breaking News LIVE | We Have To Give A Call For 2024 General Elections To Remove BJP: Mamata
Mamata Banerjee forms a new TMC state committee, packs it mostly with old-timers, reports PTI.
The West Bengal CM also said, "We have to be active....we have to give a call for 2024 general elections to remove BJP."
We have to be active....we have to give a call for 2024 general elections to remove BJP, TMC chief & CM Mamata Banerjee said while addressing the state committee meeting
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Prashant Kishore also present in Mamata's extended state committee meeting pic.twitter.com/NH6VwIYWoN
Breaking News LIVE: Suspended BJP Leader Jay Prakash Majumdar Joins TMC
West Bengal | Suspended BJP leader Jay Prakash Majumdar joins Trinamool Congress.
West Bengal | Suspended BJP leader Jay Prakash Majumdar joins Trinamool Congress, in the presence of CM Mamata Banerjee, in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/mWZBOk36No
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022