Women across West Bengal can now travel free on state-run buses under a new welfare initiative launched on June 1. Passengers must carry a valid identity document for verification until the government introduces a dedicated smart card system.
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Sushmita Sen Says Her Manager Left After She Adopted Daughter Renee at 24
Sushmita Sen revealed that her manager left her after she adopted daughter Renee at the age of 24, believing motherhood would end her acting career. The actor said becoming a mother instead made her stronger and was followed by some of her biggest career successes.
GCCI Women’s Wing Hosts Powerful PoSH Masterclass to Promote Safer Workplaces in Goa
The GCCI Women’s Wing, in collaboration with Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SARVAM for PoSH Foundation and Nari Shakti – Empowering Women, organized a masterclass on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at the workplace, focusing on awareness, compliance, and creating safer work environments.
Lok Sabha Rejects 33% Women’s Reservation Bill
The Lok Sabha has rejected the proposal for 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, with votes standing at 298 against and 230 in favour.
Goa’s First Pink Cricket Centre Inaugurated in Sanquelim to Boost Women’s Cricket
The Goa Cricket Association has launched Goa’s first Pink Cricket Centre in Sanquelim, aiming to empower women cricketers and strengthen grassroots development in the state.