Chandigarh: On the occasion of International Womens 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 Womens Day celebrated Chandigarh: A virtual celebration was organised by Sri Guru Gobind Singh College Sector 26 Chandigarh on the occasion of International Womens 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 womens 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 Womens 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 Rs9900 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 Womens day at Model Jail Chandigarh: Womens 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 Nanaks teachings Patiala: Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University reflected upon Guru Nanak Devs teachings on women and equality during a webinar organised on the occasion of Womens 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 Rs10000 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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