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Lohana Community North London celebrates International Women’s Day

Lohana Community North London celebrates International Women’s Day

The Lohana Community North London (LCNL) and Young Lohana Society (YLS) marked International Women’s Day with an inspiring event on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at The Dhamecha Hall. Bringing together members of the community, the evening celebrated women’s achievements while advocating for progress and equality.

The event was attended by the High Commissioner of Uganda to the UK, H.E. Nimisha J Madhvani, as the special guest.


Centred around the theme Dignity, Purity, and Hope, the programme featured keynote addresses from Jay Rughani, Kamel Hothi OBE, and Pooja Naidu, each highlighting the importance of unity and support in empowering women. A key highlight was a panel discussion, moderated by Chandni Palan, with speakers Ketan Dattani, Roshni Thakrar, Amit Sodha, Sarita Thakrar, and Prisha Bathia. Their insights and personal experiences resonated with the audience, sparking discussions on breaking barriers and driving change.

LCNL President Meena Jasani opened the event, while event convenor Jayshree Rughani and YLS Chairperson Tulsi Tanna shared their perspectives.

As the event concluded, attendees left inspired to continue championing women’s empowerment, reaffirming the community’s commitment to a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Brits with passports issued before 1994 may need to apply all over again

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Britons planning holidays this year are being urged to check the issue date on their passport carefully, as some older documents may no longer qualify for a standard renewal.

According to guidance on the UK government website, anyone whose last passport was issued before January 1, 1994 must apply for what is classed as a “first adult passport” rather than renewing it in the usual way.

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