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FICCI FLO presents Women achievers awards in presence of former Union Min Smriti Irani

Chennai, Mar 26 (UNI) FICCI FLO Chennai, the women’s wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), on Wednesday presented the Women Achiever's awards in eight categories in the presence of former Union Minister Smriti Irani.
At an event held in the city, the event was led by FICCI FLO's 31st Chairperson, Dr. Divya Abhishek, who acknowledged the accomplishments of women, by awarding those who have transcended to great heights in their own fields and are icons of inspiration for society.
Mr.Vijay Sankar, Vice President of FICCI and Chairman of The Sanmar Group was also present.
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TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

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Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution
urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka through a1974
agreement, and protect the traditional rights of fishermen, besides securing those
arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.

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