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Govt eases riders for baby girls in Balika Yojna
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After doing away with the SC/ST criteria from the Mahamaya Gareeb Balika Aashirwad Yojna (MGBAY), the BSP government has now decided to include those newborn girls whose grandparents (paternal or maternal) feature in the BPL list.
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Nagaland observes International Women's Day
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With the rest of the world, Nagaland today observed the 99th International Women's Day with a day-long programme.
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Womens reservation bill focused on Womens Day
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Expressing concern on the violation of rights or violence against women in the society, president of Dimapur Women Hoho (Council), Hukheli T. Wotsa speaking on the occasion of ‘International Women's Day’ programme jointly organized by Wada Na Toda Abhiyan
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CII holds meet on International Women's Day
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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Eastern Region organized a Conference and Exposition on Women Empowerment celebrating Women's Day on Monday.
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Kolkata sex workers rally for equality, social status
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Hundreds of sex workers and their children Monday marched across the city streets on International Women's Day, demanding social equality and recognition for their profession.
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CPI demands judicial power to Women Commission
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The women wing of the Orissa CPI has demanded the authorities to empower the state Women Commission with the power of a District Judge to provide justice to women.
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Bee-woman buzzes change, firmly
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When she divorced her polygamous husband, many thought that she would live rest of her life in ghettos. But the 39-year-old K.P. Jasmine proved them wrong. She fought her community and male-centric society to come up in public life.
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Giving sexual abuse victims a helpline
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Thanks to the helpline she started, women employees of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) can talk about sexual harassment, which was not even discussed in whispers two years ago.
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MLA Area Development Scheme: 34 pc work remained incomplete: CAG
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The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed that 34 per cent of the works under the MLA Area Development Scheme (MLAADS) due for completion by March 2009, remained incomplete in ten test-checked districts
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Women self-help groups meet held in Bhubaneshwar
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Adhikar, a non-governmental organisation facilitated the third Cooperative Convention which brought together more than 500 members of self help groups (SHG) from across Orissa on one platform in Bhubaneswar.
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Sex workers observe International Sex Workers' Rights Day
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Over 500 sex workers gathered from different red light areas in Kolkata to stage a candle light procession on the occasion of the 'International Sex Workers Rights Day'.
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Meghalaya brings amendment to NREGS
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The Meghalaya government has decided to bring an amendment into the guidelines of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NGREGS) for its smooth implementation to help the poor in the rural areas.
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Tripura assembly passes resolution on reservation
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Tripura Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on reservation for OBC and minority community in the state today.
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NABARD sanctions 6 'WADI' for West Bengal
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Six Tribal Development Programmes, popularly known as 'WADI' projects, have been sanctioned by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), West Bengal Regional office, for West Bengal, targeting to benefit 2800 tribal families with sustainable livelihood activities.
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Anomalies in Vety & AH deptt
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Revealing more anomalies in the state veterinary and animal husbandry department, the Educated Unemployed Union Nagaland (EUUN) as per information received through the application of RTI Act, 2005 has indicated that some districts / sub-division / tribes
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CM hails contributions of Christian missionaries
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi recently appreciated the work of Christian missionaries in North East India and thanked the Church which he said was rendering yeomen’s services through its various institutions.
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Jaya flays Madurai civic body for delaying projects
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AIADMK general secretary Ms Jayalalithaa on Tuesday condemned the Madurai city corporation for not expediting projects such as Vaigai second drinking water scheme.
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State decides to back HIV positive weddings
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HIVMarriages, a marriage bureau for people who are HIV positive, was the first of its kind in the state when it was set up in 2008.
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Letters inspired me to start NGO: Pookutty
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Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty says he was inspired to start his own NGO as he was inundated with requests for financial help after he won the Academy Award.
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Rural infrastructure: More talk than funds
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For all its emphasis on building rural infrastructure, Budget 2010 may not change the complexion of the Indian hinterland.
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World Bank-supported projects reviewed
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The World Bank supported projects in Orissa and other parts of the country were jointly reviewed by officials from the Central government and the Bank here on Wednesday and Thursday.
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NHRC asks Orissa Chief Secretary to provide details of hunger deaths
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued a notice to Orissa Chief Secretary Tarunkanti Mishra seeking a report on the reported death of 50 persons in Balangir district of the state due to hunger within four weeks.
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Church should help youths realise inherent potential
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The youth of India must become empowered and enthused to serve society and humanity at large in a world increasingly inclined towards making material gains at the cost of human values.
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Chronic hunger kills 50 in Orissa district
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Nine-year-old Ram Prasad Bariha saw his brother, sister and mother die within a month — September 2009. His father, Jhintu Bariha (42), followed a month later.
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'World Day of Social Justice' observed
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St Edmund's College, Shillong, observed the 'World Day of Social Justice' on February 20, a statement issued here today said.
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