Meanwhile, a delegation of the National Commission of Women, led by its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, on Saturday visited the violence-affected Murshidabad area and said it will submit its report to the Centre.
Rahatkar, who is part of the probe committee constituted by the NCW, is visiting affected areas, including Malda and Murshidabad, and is on a three-day visit. She said her visit aims to boost the morale of women who have been left traumatised by the communal unrest.
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar met the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home in the Malda district on Friday.
After visiting the protesters, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala spoke to ANI and said, "The government's attitude is against these demands. The government needs to take urgent steps and recruit at least 100 people so women can get an opportunity to work as CPOS..."
Twenty-two Naxals, including nine women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma on Friday in the presence of Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Gangaram Chavan.
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly denounced what it refers to as the resurgence of the infamous "Kill and Dump" policy in Balochistan, stating that it casts serious doubt on the state's commitment to international human rights standards, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
After confirming their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana backed the hosts to finish unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, as reported by the ICC.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, on Friday, flagged off the 'Mahila Samvad Rath' campaign targeted at the empowerment of women in the state.
Dombivli (Maharashtra) [India], April 18: Freyaa, the brand known for empowering women through fashion by blending tradition with modernity, has made a significant leap into the brick-and-mortar retail space. The much-anticipated offline journey began at their first store in Lodha Experia Ma
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Friday said that the incidents of atrocities against women during the recent violence in West Bengal, amid protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, are unacceptable and have instilled fear among the affected women.