DIMAPUR — CT Square in Chümoukedima came alive with vibrant tents in blue, yellow, white and more as more than 70 women entrepreneurs showcased a variety of items at the 3rd annual Women Entrepreneurs Network Nagaland (WENN) Bazaar, which got underway on Friday on the theme “Year of Business Governance.” The products range from pickles to artwork, baskets, earrings, resin crafts, handmade candles, perfumes, organic fruits, coffee, pastries, local beverages like wine, thrift clothes, Boditive sanitary pads, baby clothes, traditional...

In an effort to ensure safe working environments for women, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal (Posh) Act, 2013 was established. This legislation aims to create workplaces that respect women’s right to equality of status and opportunity, protecting them from harassment. Understanding Sexual Harassment at the Workplace: The Supreme Court defines sexual   harassment as any unwelcome, sexually determined physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct. The following acts are considered forms of sexual harassment: 1. Physical contact...

KOHIMA — A two-day capacity building workshop on ‘Building resilient communities-women and sustainable ecosystem in Nagaland’ has highlighted that non-timber forest products (NTFP) can be prospective income-generation source for indigenous women of Nagaland. The workshop, organised by the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) and supported by the National Commission for Women (NCW), got underway on Tuesday at the State Institute of Rural Development in Kohima. Addressing the inaugural session, the advisor of Social Welfare, Wangpang Konyak, emphasised on creating...

DIMAPUR — The first NECDC Senior Women Interstate Friendship T20 Tournament concluded with Nagaland and Sikkim declared joint champions after the final was abandoned due to persistent rain. Despite the excitement leading up to the highly anticipated match at the Nongkhrah Cricket Ground in Pahamsning, Meghalaya, officials were forced to cancel the game, resulting in both teams sharing the title, according to an update. It was stated that although the final match was affected by the adverse weather, the first...

NEW DELHI — Removal of an elected public representative should not be treated lightly, especially when it concerns women belonging to rural areas, the Supreme Court has said as it set aside an order for removal of a woman sarpanch in a Maharashtra village. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan termed the matter as a classic case where the residents of the village could not reconcile with the fact that a woman was elected to the office...

DIMAPUR — A state-level skill development training for women farmers under the FOCUS-Nagaland project was inaugurated by state project director of FOCUS Nagaland, Shanavas C, at the Local Harvest Community Kitchen in Kohima on October 3. In his opening remarks, Shanavas encouraged the participants to take full advantage of the opportunity and apply the knowledge gained during the training sessions to enhance their livelihood, stated a DIPR report. It mentioned that FOCUS project embraces a gender-sensitive approach, recognising women as...

KOHIMA — The first NECDC Senior Women Interstate Friendship T20 Tournament, hosted by the Meghalaya Cricket Association, will have its semi-finals at the Nongkhrah Cricket Ground, Nongkhrah, on October 3. Meghalaya will face Nagaland in the first semi-final, while Sikkim will take on Manipur in the second semi-final. As per an update, the first semi-final is scheduled for 9 am, followed by the second semi-final at 12:30 pm. The winner of the first semi-final will compete against the winner of...

BANGALURU — The All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) is set to host the 12th edition of the IBCA World Junior and World Women Championships for the Blind at the Chancery Pavilion Hotel from September 28 to October 6. It is the first time that the World Junior and Woman Chess Championship for the Visually Impaired is being held outside Europe, and India has been chosen as the first Asian country to host the event. The event will...

DUBAI — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official event song for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 titled ‘Whatever It Takes’. The soundtrack is a collaboration between the vibrant all-girl pop group W.i.S.H., acclaimed music director Mikey McCleary, composer Parth Parekh, and produced by Bay Music House. The single is now available for download and streaming on major platforms worldwide. The official music video was also launched alongside the soundtrack, offering a cinematic preview of the...

GUWAHATI — Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah on Thursday announced that if the opposition party comes to power in the state, they will give monthly assistance of INR 3000 to all eligible women irrespective of caste, creed and political affiliation. Borah criticised the BJP government’s ambitious scheme “Orunodoi” program – where women are given cash benefits of INR 1250 per month as the third instalment of this initiative was launched on Thursday by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “Sarma has...