<p>From award ceremonies to health check-ups, organisations planned various events in the city as International Women’s Day celebrations returned after two years. </p>.<p>The Department of Post released a special postal cover on singer Lata Mangeshkar in association with Bangalore South Ladies Circle. The envelope was released by popular Kannada singer B K Sumitra and Chief Postmaster General (Karnataka Circle) S Rajendra Kumar among others. The envelope contains a QR code, which, when scanned, will play a popular Lata number. </p>.<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai exhorted women to be economically independent. Speaking at an event organised by the Women and Child Welfare Department, he said: “Women’s role is important in economic changes. Mothers of the state should step forward.” </p>.<p>The BBMP Workers’ Welfare Association organised a blood donation drive and an award ceremony for women achievers at Dr Rajkumar Glass House in Sampangirama Nagar. BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta was present during the event. </p>.<p>Inaugurating a ‘Women VLI workshop’, Minister for Muzarai, Haj and Wakf, Shashikala Jolle, said the common service centres providing digital services in rural areas would create employment opportunities for women. </p>.<p>Jayanthi, a woman police officer who won a medal for kabaddi in the 2014 Asian Games, was presented a cheque for Rs 3 lakh by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on behalf of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP).</p>.<p>Women in the Bengaluru traffic police held an awareness programme for girl children about traffic safety. </p>.<p>The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) marked the day by organising a panel discussion, presentation of awards and cultural programmes.</p>.<p>Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje was the chief guest. </p>.<p>Specialist Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, has organised a free medical checkup for female cops from five police stations under the eastern police division on March 8 and 9.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>From award ceremonies to health check-ups, organisations planned various events in the city as International Women’s Day celebrations returned after two years. </p>.<p>The Department of Post released a special postal cover on singer Lata Mangeshkar in association with Bangalore South Ladies Circle. The envelope was released by popular Kannada singer B K Sumitra and Chief Postmaster General (Karnataka Circle) S Rajendra Kumar among others. The envelope contains a QR code, which, when scanned, will play a popular Lata number. </p>.<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai exhorted women to be economically independent. Speaking at an event organised by the Women and Child Welfare Department, he said: “Women’s role is important in economic changes. Mothers of the state should step forward.” </p>.<p>The BBMP Workers’ Welfare Association organised a blood donation drive and an award ceremony for women achievers at Dr Rajkumar Glass House in Sampangirama Nagar. BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta was present during the event. </p>.<p>Inaugurating a ‘Women VLI workshop’, Minister for Muzarai, Haj and Wakf, Shashikala Jolle, said the common service centres providing digital services in rural areas would create employment opportunities for women. </p>.<p>Jayanthi, a woman police officer who won a medal for kabaddi in the 2014 Asian Games, was presented a cheque for Rs 3 lakh by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on behalf of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP).</p>.<p>Women in the Bengaluru traffic police held an awareness programme for girl children about traffic safety. </p>.<p>The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) marked the day by organising a panel discussion, presentation of awards and cultural programmes.</p>.<p>Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje was the chief guest. </p>.<p>Specialist Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, has organised a free medical checkup for female cops from five police stations under the eastern police division on March 8 and 9.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
