State government not planning to impose night curfews again: Karnataka Home Minister confirms
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday confirmed that the Government has no plans to impose night curfews in the state again due to COVID-19.
He was speaking to a reporter in Udupi when he added that the Technical Advisory Committee on COVID-19 has instructed people to take precautions. “This can also be done without imposing night curfews” Bommai added while confirming that no meeting was called to discuss imposing night curfews in the state again.
He further said, “It is the responsibility of people to ensure that there is no crowding during the New Year’s Eve. Strict action will be taken against the violators”.
Confirming that the BJP government in the state led by BS Yediyurappa will bring in a new law against Love Jihad, Bommai noted that there was no confusion about it and the government is resolute to frame the new law.
Speaking about how the law against Love Jihad will be implemented he said he has instructed officials to get copies notification of the law against Love Jihad introduced by the UP government.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
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.
