All-woman rail staff
As part of the woman empowerment drive undertaken by Ministry of Railways, the Ajni station in Nagpur will be ‘manned’ by all-woman staff from March 8, 2018, International Women’s Day. According to the Nagpur division of the Central Railway, the aim is to provide equal footing in service to woman employees. The duties of the staff include sale of tickets and ticket checking.
Meghan Markle secretly baptised
Britain's Prince Harry and his fiance Meghan Markle speak together as they arrive to take part in an event for young women as part of International Women's Day in Birmingham, central England.
U.S. actor Meghan Markle has been baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of England, ahead of her royal wedding in May to Britain’s Prince Harry, the Daily Mail newspaper reported on March 8. The 45-minute ceremony conducted by Justin Welby, spiritual head of the Anglican communion of millions of Christians globally, took place at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace on March 6, the paper said. The secret baptism was followed immediately by her confirmation, it added.
Death of pregnant woman triggers massive protest
Usha, who was riding pillion with her husband, died on the spot after she lost balance and fell on the road following forcible interception by a traffic police inspector at Ganesha Point near Tiruverumbur along Thanjavur road. Her family and the public protest in front of government hospital in Trichy.
A 36-year-old woman, who was riding pillion with her husband, died on the spot after she lost balance and fell on the road following forcible interception by a traffic police inspector at Ganesha Point near Tiruverumbur along Thanjavur road, on Wednesday night. The accident triggered an uproar among residents of the area. A massive protest at the scene of the accident brought traffic to a standstill on the busy road.
AP Assembly
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Yenamala Ramakrishnudu presenting 2018-19 budget at AP assembly in Velagapudi on Thursday.
The Andhra Pradesh budget for the year 2018-19 is being presented.
Women's Day
Women MPs celebrate International Women's Day at parliament.
International Women's Day was celebrated at Parliament too.
AIADMK MPs protest
AIADMK MPs protesting at the Parliament on Thursday, demanding to constitute Cauvery management board immediately as per the Supreme Court direction.
Members of Parliament belonging to the AIADMK stage a demonstration on the premises of Parliament to highlight Tamil Nadu’s stand on the Cauvery row.
Winter Paralympics
Chinese Paralympics team members arrive for a welcome ceremony at the Pyeongchang Olympic Village ahead of the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
A record 650 athletes from 49 countries are taking part, up from about 570 at the last Winter Paralympics in Sochi. They are competing in 80 medal events across six sports -- alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboard and wheelchair curling. One of the most popular spectator sports is para ice hockey, also known as sledge ice hockey. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are also favourites with spectators. There are no new sports in Pyeongchang but eight new events have been added to snowboarding.
Fire engulfs ship
Fire still raging on Maersk Honam, a container carrier. 23 crew members have been rescued by another merchant vessel in the vicinity.
A Maersk container ship with 27 crew members on board, including 13 Indians, caught fire in the Arabian Sea near Agatti in the Lakshadweep islands on Tuesday night. Four members of the crew, including one Indian, were reported missing even as efforts were on to put out the massive blaze.
Maersk Honam fire: Search and rescue operations are on.
