Karnataka: Police officer due to become AASI dies in road accident day before promotion
Chikamagalur: In a tragic accident that happened on Wednesday night, police personnel who was due to receive his promotion as the AASI the next day, died as a result of a bike-car collision near Hiregowja at Chikamagalur Taluk.
The deceased officer has been identified as Siddaramappa (48), a resident of Chikamagalur. Reportedly, Siddaramappa, who was on duty at Sakarayapatna police station was coming to Chikamagalur from his workplace after completing his duties when the accident occurred.
Siddaramappa, who was originally a resident of Thammahalli in Ajjampura taluk, had completed 25 years of service and was due to be promoted as the AASI on Thursday.
The deceased officer had even happily prepared his AASI uniform and was on route to his home after finishing his duties when the accident occurred. The car and bike had collided head-on leaving Siddaramappa grievously injured, who then breathed his last at the site of the accident.
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Delhi govt to provide up to Rs 10 crore collateral-free loans to women startups, SHGs
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi government will provide collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to women-led start ups and self help groups in the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.
The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market.
"We are working on a wider scale to make the women of the capital self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and economically empowered. Arrangements have been made for providing collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women self-help groups and startups," Gupta said in a statement.
She said the Delhi government itself would act as guarantor for such loans extended to women start ups and SHGs.
Addressing the inauguration of a two-day 'Mega Self Help Group (SHG) Mela-2026' organised in Rohini on Saturday, Gupta said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the vision of 'Vocal for Local', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', and 'One District, One Product'.
She said the SHG Mela was an effort to promote indigenous products prepared by women and connect them with the wider market.
Around 24 self-help groups participated in fair, where handicrafts, crochet work, khadi, household products, food items, and other handmade products were exhibited and sold. Handicrafts under 'One District, One Product' initiative of North-West Delhi district were also showcased.
Gupta said that people often preferred foreign brands despite Indian handicrafts, khadi, household products, and handmade items being comparable in quality.
"The only requirement is better branding and marketing of these products," she said.
She appealed to people to use more local and indigenous products instead of foreign goods.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel, use public transport, and adopt indigenous products, Gupta said the Delhi government was also promoting campaigns such as 'Monday metro' and 'No Vehicle Day'.
"If people make small changes in their daily routine, it will directly benefit the country," she said.
