Hyderabad: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) made its debut at the prestigious Hyderabad Book Fair held at NTR Stadium on December 21, 2024. The LIC stall was inaugurated by Puneet Kumar, Zonal Manager, marking the corporation's first association with this renowned event.

Speaking at the inauguration, Puneet Kumar highlighted the diverse audience at the book fair, which draws participants from across the country, including school children, professionals, homemakers, and businesspeople. "This book fair is a paradise for book lovers, and LIC is leveraging this platform to spread awareness about the importance of life insurance," he said.

A key focus of the LIC stall is the "Bima Sakhi" program, designed to empower eligible women by offering LIC agency opportunities with a fixed stipend for three years. The corporation is also continuing its initiative to recruit both male and female agents, further expanding its outreach.

Several visitors engaged with the Zonal Manager, expressing interest in joining LIC as agents. Senior officials, including Uthup Joseph, G. Madhusudhan, and Pramoda Kumar Sahoo, were present at the event to support the initiative.

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Vijayapura (Karnataka), Jan 13: Four children drowned while their mother, who allegedly threw them into a canal and jumped in with them, was rescued in this district on Monday, police said

A local fisherman who saw Bhagyashree Bhajantri (26) struggling for life in a canal in Benal village of Nidagundi Taluk rescued her. Her four girl children including a twins were found dead, they added.

Bhajantri hailed from Telagi village in Kolar Taluk. It is alleged that she took the extreme step due to frequent quarrel in the family, police said.

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