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Night shelter sought

PUDUCHERRY: Chairperson of the Puducherry Women’s Commission S. Kamalini has suggested to Karaikal Collector Vasanthkumar to open a ‘safe-night shelter’ for pregnant women and their relatives who come from far-off places to the Government General Hospital for health check-up. A press release from the Commission said Ms. Kamalini also requested the administration to provide proper toilet facilities for women at the Karaikal Market. The request was made during the Commission’s recent visit to Karaikal region.

— Staff Reporter

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