Tribune News Service

Jammu, March 8

The Army organised events at Ramban, Banihal and Nachlana to celebrate the International Women’s Day, and recognise the contribution of women in society and nation building.The Army’s Kolhapur Terriers, based at Metra, organised a special programme at Ramban, in collaboration with the Nirvana Academy. Several women from the district who had excelled in various fields were felicitated at the event, said a defence spokesperson.Functions and celebrations were also held at Banihal and Nachlana. These included special lectures and motivational talks by various women achievers to encourage young school girls and women. A floating stitching centre, to empower women of remote areas, was inaugurated by the Rashtriya Rifles at Banihal.