Punjab Governor releases booklet

Chandigarh: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, organised a series of events to acknowledge the work undertaken by various units/departments and encourage them for ensuring women empowerment and gender equality. The Punjab Governor and the UT Administrator, VP Singh Badnore, launched a booklet and pamphlets of schemes and programmes run by the Department of Social Welfare for the welfare of women, children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities in English and Hindi on the occasion. TNS

Women's Day celebrated

Chandigarh: A virtual celebration was organised by Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday. The celebrations began with opening remarks from the Principal, Ms Sarabjeet Kaur, highlighting the importance of women in leadership roles and the importance of women's education. This was followed by some interactive activities, based on women empowerment and celebrating their achievements. A virtual talk on "Healthcare Precautions and Nutrition Needs for Women" was conducted by Dr Seema Sharma, a nutrition expert. TNS

Markfed gives away cash prizes

Chandigarh: Saluting the spirit of women on Women's Day, Markfed on Monday organised a prize-distribution function for the winners of "Har Tyohar Markfed Sohna Ke Saath". Ms Amrit Singh, AMD (G), Markfed, handed over a cheque for Rs9,900 to the first winner, Jyoti Chawla of Panchkula. The participants had to use any Markfed product to cook their favourite dish and post a selfie along with complete recipe on Facebook. The second prize was won by Neha Malhotra of Jalandhar and the third prize by Ashu Soni. TNS

Women's day at Model Jail

Chandigarh: Women's day was celebrated with 47 female inmates of the Model Jail in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority wherein interaction-cum-awareness sessions were conducted to sensitise residents on various issues. The female residents enthusiastically participated in Rangoli competition and cultural activities organised by the jail authorities. TNS

Webinar on Guru Nanak's teachings

Patiala: Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University reflected upon Guru Nanak Dev's teachings on women and equality during a webinar organised on the occasion of Women's Day here on Monday. The theme of the webinar was, "Guru Nanak Bani: Nari pravachan". The university Vice-Chancellor, Dr Karamjit Singh, said Guru Nanak had advocated equality for women with verses like 'So kyun manda aakhiye, jitt jamme rajaan' (Why call as inferior, those who give birth to rulers). TNS

Varsity honours women achievers

Mohali: Chandigarh University honoured eminent women achievers with Women Icon of the Year 2021 award for being a role model in their respective field. The recipients were Kaana Singh, writer; Gauri Sheoran, Indian shooter; Meenakshi Vashishth, Deputy News Editor, Dainik Tribune; Pankhuri Gidwani, Miss Grand International; Lalita Choudhary, fashion designer and social worker, Megha, radio jockey; and Supreet Dhiman, entrepreneur. TNS

Theft at house in Mauli Jagran

Chandigarh: A theft was reported from a house at Railway Colony, Mauli Jagran. Complainant Hardev Singh reported that Rs10,000 and gold jewellery, including a mangal sutra, a chain, a pair of earrings and two bangles were stolen from his house on March 2. A case has been registered at the Mauli Jagran police station. TNS

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