Society cannot progress if women do not live with dignity, security: Mamata
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of International Women's Day and said society cannot progress if women do not live with dignity and security.
In a post on X, Banerjee highlighted several welfare initiatives undertaken by her government for women, stating that the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme now has 2.41 crore women beneficiaries. The monthly allowance under the scheme has been increased by Rs 500, with women from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families receiving Rs 1,700 per month and others getting Rs 1,500.
She said around 2.42 crore women have received smart cards under the Swasthya Sathi health scheme, issued in the name of the female member of the family.
Referring to the Kanyashree scheme, Banerjee said nearly one crore girl students are beneficiaries, and the programme has received global recognition after winning the top honour from UNESCO.
Stressing that women are the pride of society, Banerjee said every day should be treated as Women's Day, adding that a society cannot progress if women do not live with dignity and security.
Banerjee said that about 23 lakh women have received one-time financial assistance of Rs 25,000 under the Rupashree scheme for marriage, while around 1.48 crore bicycles have been distributed to students under the Sabuj Sathi scheme, including nearly 79 lakh girls.
Banerjee said women's safety has also been strengthened with the establishment of 49 women police stations and 52 fast-track courts, besides initiatives such as Pink Booths and the all-women "Shining" mobile service launched by Kolkata Police.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
