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President Kovind confers 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind conferred 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to the women, who proved the world that being a woman is not a weakness but a superpower. IAF's women fighter pilots Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth received the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'. 103-year-old Mann Kaur also honored by President for her achievements in athletics. Known as 'Mushroom Mahila' for popularising mushroom cultivation, Bihar's Bina Devi also received the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'. She was 'Sarpanch' of Dhauri Panchayat, Tetiabamber block for 5 years.

Watch: AIADMK MLA Arukutty plays drum during temple fest in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Mar 08 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA VC Arukutty played drum music and also danced during a temple fest at Idigarai village outskirts of Coimbatore on March 07. Large number of devotees also participated during the temple fest.

TMC women wing stages unique protest against CAA, NPR, NRC

Kolkata, Mar 08 (ANI): TMC women wing staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act, NPR on March 08. They protested by carrying 'Handi' on their heads and marched on the road. Traditional dance was performed to oppose CAA, NPR in unique style. Women wing demonstrated on the occasion of International Women's Day.

International Women's Day: Indian Railways runs fully lady operated train in Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad (UP), Mar 08 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, Indian Railways kick-started fully lady operated train in Uttar Pradesh. The train is fully operated by 35 women employees, including loco pilots, ticket checker, RPF, operation staff. Women employees thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative taken by Indian Railways. The train is running from Najibabad Junction to Aligarh Junction.

Former PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari launches his own party in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 08 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Syed Altaf Bukhari launched his own party in Srinagar on March 08. Syed Altaf Bukhari said, "It is a very happy occasion that finally we have come up with our party known as 'Apni Party'. It puts a lot of responsibility on us as the expectations and challenges are huge. I assure people of Jammu and Kashmir that my will is strong." Former Minister and Chairman of Democratic Party Nationalist Ghulam Hassan Mir, Former MLAs of PDP Dilawar Mir, Noor Mohd Sheikh, Ashraf Mir and Former Congress MLAs- Farooq Andrabi, Irfan Naqib and others to join Syed Altaf Bukhari's Apni Party today .

No entry fee for women at ASI monuments on International Women's Day

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel informed that today ASI monuments will allow entry of women without tickets. "To mark the occasion of #WomensDay , all the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) monuments will allow entry of women, without tickets," said Patel, while talking to ANI.

#SheInspiresUs: President Kovind to give away 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' today

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Several women will receive 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital on March 08. The award will be distributed on the occasion of International Women's Day. Arifa Jan from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' today for her role in the revival of dying crafts of the state. While speaking to ANI, Arifa Jan said, "With support from my father and husband, I have been able to fight the conservative society and reach this point." A 103-year-old woman from Punjab, Mann Kaur will be awarded 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' by the President today, for her achievements in athletics. She has bagged over 30 medals in track and field events across the globe. Padala Bhudevi from Telangana will receive 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for helping women in tribal areas. She is a role model for women farmers and rural women entrepreneurs.

#SheInspiresUs: Women give free education to underprivileged students in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): A group of women was seen free education to the underprivileged students in an open park. 'Cycle Wali Pathshala' initiative is being made operational by local women in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Large numbers of students from the slum areas come to the park to study. Their aim is to bring the students to mainstream society.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor leaves from St George's Hospital after medical examination

Mumbai, Mar 08 (ANI): Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor left from St George's Hospital in Mumbai on March 08. He left from hospital after medical examination. Rana Kapoor will be produced before a Mumbai court today. On the other side, Rana Kapoor's wife Bindu Kapoor arrived at the office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai along with her lawyers.

#SheInspiresUs: Athlete Neelu Mishra bags several medals despite kidney malfunction

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): Neelu Mishra, an athlete from Varanasi set an example for all women across India. Despite suffering from Kidney problem since childhood, she has won several gold medals for the nation. She has won more than 28 gold medals for India so far. Neelu was honoured with 'Rani Lakshmi Bai Bravery Award' from then Akhilesh-led government in Uttar Pradesh.

Bike rally organised on International Women's Day in Mumbai

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 08 (ANI): A bike rally was organised by Maharashtra Times in Mumbai on March 08 on the occasion of International Women's Day. Various women organisations participated in the bike rally carrying placards and posters with different slogans written on it. Around 1000 women have participated in the rally. Few women's wore nauvari sarees on the occasion.

Sunny Leone takes daughter Nisha for musical event in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 08 (ANI): Sunny Leone visited Peppa Pig Musical event in Mumbai. She took her daughter Nisha Kaur Weber to the musical event. Bollywood diva looked gorgeous in white floral maxi dress. Sunny also interacted with children present there. She smiled at shutterbugs.

#SheInspiresUs: 45-yr-old woman in MP's Mandsaur fixes puncture for living

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): Breaking the stereotype, a 45-year-old woman repairs tyre punctures to earn her living in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur. While speaking to ANI, Maina Solanki said, "My mother and father used to do the same work and after my father passed away, I joined my mother. Later my husband also passed away. I then shifted to my mother's place with my three daughters.""I have worked day and night. I started wearing pant and a shirt. I never used to think that I am a woman, I just worked extremely hard to earn my livelihood. I have provided education to my daughters and two of them are married now. I have been working for 20-25 years," she added. However, Solanki's health has started deteriorating.

Thick layer of fog canopies Ghaziabad days after rainfall

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): A sudden blanket of thick fog covered several areas in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on March 08. Fog canopied the areas days after heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR. Ghaziabad and the adjoining areas received heavy rainfall in last 2-3 days. The rains led to waterlogging in several areas, which affected traffic movement for hours. Traffic congestion was also reported from several areas.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, officials leave from ED office in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 08 (ANI): Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor left Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on March 08. He was accompanied with ED officials while leaving from office. Rana Kapoor will be produced before a Mumbai court today.

International Women's Day: 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' reaching newer heights," says HRD Minister

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): While speaking to media in the national capital on March 08, the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank spoke on International Womens Day. He said, "On the occasion of International Womens Day, I extend my best wishes to all the women." "We are working towards women empowerment by the way of the new education policy. Today, 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' is reaching newer heights," HRD Minister added.

Pune man to get 'Best Mommy of the World' award on Women's Day

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 08 (ANI): Aditya Tiwari, a Pune resident who adopted a child with Down syndrome in 2016, will be felicitated with 'Best Mommy of the World' award on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 08 in Bengaluru. Tiwari who has been taking care of his son as a single parent believes that parenting is not gender-based thing. While speaking to ANI, Aditya Tiwari said, "I got Avnish's legal custody on January 1, 2016, after 1.5 years of struggle. Since then, our journey has been very adventurous. He is one of the best gifts from the god and I feel blessed. I have never put myself into any character of a mother or father, I have always tried to become a good parent for him and a good human being." "Avnish has taught me how to become a parent. It is a stereotype that only a female can take care of a child because of which I had to face a lot of issues during the adoption. The best part is that Avnish has accepted me as a parent," he added. Aditya had quit his job

#SheInspiresUs: Women earn livelihood by making spices in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 08 (ANI): Women of a small village in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur are earning livelihood under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). They are earning their livelihood by making spices, soaps, oil and other household items. These organic items are produced by these women groups and they give it for selling after packaging. A woman told ANI, "Before this, I only stayed at home and didn't work. We are working in group to produce spices, soaps and other items. All the women are employed due to this initiative. We want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this initiative."

#SheInspiresUs: Woman entrepreneur from Ludhiana sets up hosiery firm with PM's Mudra Yojana

Ludhiana (Punjab), March 08 (ANI): A woman from Punjab's Ludhiana has set an example of women entrepreneurship. After working at different places, Daisy Shah decided to set her own firm for hosiery manufacture. She expanded her business with help from Prime Minister's Mudra Yojana. Speaking to ANI, Daisy said, "I took advice from 2-3 people and they suggested me Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). I took help from Union Bank. With that investment I started my own manufacturing. I have been manufacturing hosiery clothing since past 2 years." She further elaborated on her achievements after taking loan from bank, she said, "The help from bank has expanded the margin of my investment. Earlier I had only 5-7 labours, right now there are 20-25 workers working for me."

#SheInspiresUs: Inspired by PM Modi, Kanpur women serve society

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some women in UP's Kanpur are serving the society. Manu Kumari, a young teacher is educating children for past 3 years. She said, "I have been working here since past 3 years. I am inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Mdoi's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana' to do something for poor children. I teach around 40 children who belong to rural area. Whatever PM is doing for the daughter of India makes me happy and I want to join his cause." Another social worker Barkha Ahuja from Kanpur feeds poor and provides clothing to serve society. Speaking to ANI, she said, "I got inspiration from the Prime Minister of India that we should also do something for the poor of the country."