Air India operates all-women crew flight from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar on International Women's Day
Kolkata: An all-women crew flight was operated between Kolkata and Bhubaneswar on Friday to mark the International Women's Day, an Air India official said here.
AI also felicitated three women employees for their achievements, the company said in a statement.
The three employees shared their stories of success during a panel discussion on - soaring high to success, at the company's office here, it said.
The journey of women empowerment was also traced through poetry and songs during a cultural programme, it added.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
