Women's Day Archives - National Times

08 Mar

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, Infrastructure, Metro Expansion, PM Modi, Rekha Gupta, Women's Day

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…

09 Mar

Women’s Day Celebrated with Empowering Health Initiatives at Indus International Hospital

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Dera Bassi, March 9, 2025 – Department of Advanced Medical Education at Indus International Hospital, Dera Bassi, celebrated International Women’s Day with a focus on empowering women through health awareness and community support. The event aimed to educate women on essential health issues while fostering a network where women uplift one another.Chief Guest MC Pradhan, Mrs. Anshu Upneja, emphasized the growing leadership of women in various fields and encouraged more women to pursue education and professional careers. Dr. Vandana Sharma, Director of Administration Indus Group of Hospitals, highlighted that the purpose of celebrating Women’s Day at the hospital was to…

09 Mar

PHDCCI Honored Women Enterprenurs during the 3rd Edition of REV Expo on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPHDCCI, REV Expo, Women Entrepreneurs, Women's Day

Chandigarh, March 9, 2025- On the occasion of International Women’s Day, PHDCCI proudly honors the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of women entrepreneurs who are in the field of green energy who continue to break barriers, drive innovation, and inspire change across industries India. Sh. Naveen Seth, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, highlighted the remarkable progress made by women, not only within their families and society but also across various professional fields. He acknowledged their achievements in education, business, politics, sports, and other sectors, attributing their success to hard work, perseverance, and determination.At the REV Expo, Ms. Bharti Sood, Regional Director of…

07 Mar

Punjab Announces Two Consecutive Holidays Starting Tomorrow, Government offices to remain closed on March 8 for International Women’s Day

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Chandigarh (National Times), March 7: The Punjab government has declared two consecutive holidays, starting tomorrow. As per the official holiday list, March 8 (Saturday) will be a government holiday in observance of International Women's Day. Additionally, March 9 (Sunday) is already a weekly holiday for both government and private institutions, providing an extended break across the state.However, the March 8 holiday is reserved only for government employees, meaning all government offices will remain closed. Schools and colleges will operate as usual, with regular academic activities continuing without interruption.In a move aimed at flexibility, the government has also allowed employees to…