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Screen grab of the CCTV footage showing the woman assaulting the hospital staff. Photo: Special Arrangement A woman has been booked for attacking medical staff and creating a nuisance at a private hospital in LB Nagar on Saturday (June 28, 2026) night after doctors informed her that she was not in any danger.The accused, identified as K. Lalitha, was taken to Shreshta Orange Hospital after complaining of a stomachache. According to the police, she turned violent after doctors examined her and told her that her condition was not serious.A CCTV video of the incident, which has since been making rounds on social media, shows Lalitha kicking and assaulting members of the medical staff before leaving the hospital.LB Nagar Inspector K. Vinod Kumar said Lalitha is a business partner of one of the hospital’s owners and that the medical staff were unaware of her association with the management.“The medical staff was not aware that she was an associate of one of the members of the management. She just came in to create a nuisance and left,” the inspector said.Following a complaint lodged by the hospital management, the LB Nagar police registered a case against Lalitha and initiated an investigation. Published - June 28, 2026 03:06 pm IST
Makeshift beds inside a relief camp for internally displaced persons set up at Makhan village, in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. File | The blockade is so severe that Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, who represents Kangpokpi in the Manipur Assembly, is yet to travel to the State capital Imphal since the elected government was restored after President’s Rule was revoked. Four months after she took oath, she still virtually attends the meetings called by Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh in Imphal.At least 40 people have been killed in Manipur since February 4, when President’s Rule was revoked, in a fresh wave of ethnic conflict that has now spread to the Naga and Kuki communities. The northeastern State is inhabited by three major communities: the Meitei who dominate the Imphal valley and the tribal Kuki-Zo and Naga people who largely live in the surrounding hills. So far, around 300 people have been killed since ethnic violence, initially between Meiteis and Kukis, erupted in the State on May 3, 2023.Rice prices double, no LPG supplyDue to Kangpokpi’s location — surrounded by the Naga-dominated Senapati district in the north and the Meitei-dominated valley districts in the south — transportation of essential items has been severely affected, with Naga village volunteers imposing a blockade on goods entering from outside the State.Despite initiatives taken by the State government, daily items are scarcely available, according to Haokholet Kipgen, the MLA from Saitu constituency in Kangpokpi. There is nil supply of LPG cylinders and those already in the district are selling for ₹5,000 on the black market. A 50 kg bag of rice, which cost ₹1,400 to ₹1,700 before the blockade is now being sold at ₹4,000, the MLA told The Hindu.Thangminlen Kipgen, president of Sadar Hills (Kangpokpi), a civil society group, said there has been a noticeable difference in administration since the elected government was restored, but the district’s access to National Highway-2, which connects it to Dimapur in Nagaland has been blocked since May 13. About 70% of daily supplies are brought to Kangpokpi through the arterial road, he said.“It is always the poor who are affected by such incidents. Because of shortage of cooking gas, people switched to induction tops, which is leading to frequent power cuts of seven to eight hours. The cost of transportation has gone up. A litre of petrol costs ₹250 to ₹280. There is no way to control this local inflation. It has an effect on all commodities,” the civil society leader said. He added that in some places, local residents have erected physical structures between Naga and Kuki villages as a safety measure.Security efforts to protect convoysA senior security force official confirmed that several groups have been placing illegal blockades along NH-2, and added that efforts are on to ensure the movement of convoys carrying essential supplies. Over the past week, around 30 bunkers set up by village volunteers have been dismantled, the official said.After the bodies of six missing Naga men, including two pastors, were recovered on June 10 from Kangpokpi, the local blockades have intensified. The six men and their family members were abducted on May 13 following the killing of the three Thadou church leaders in an ambush the same day in Kangpokpi. At least 44 civilians were reportedly taken hostage by Kuki and Naga groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts. While several of those abducted were released earlier, 14 members of the Kuki community who remained in captivity were released on June 9, a day before the bodies of the Naga hostages were recovered.On June 23, Manipur police said that security forces had conducted search operations and a
The Center of Excellence of Christian Medical College has organised a workshop on modern health science library services and information management at its campus in Vellore on Thursday. | According to a press release, the workshop showcased CMC’s excellence in library infrastructure, knowledge management, academic resource strategy, digital library integration, evidence-based information access, faculty and student engagement, accreditation readiness, and future trends in health science library services. The workshop facilitated peer-to-peer learning among leading medical institutions, encouraged adoption of modern library practices, created a platform for discussing future library transformation, strengthening collaboration within the Indian medical academic ecosystem and inspire actionable improvements in participant institutions, the release said. Published - June 26, 2026 12:25 am IST
Collector Rajakumari Ganiya inspects feeder-channel restoration and minor irrigation tank works under the ‘Jaladhara-Jalaharathi’ scheme at Tangadancha in Jupadu Bungalow mandal, Nandyal district, on Tuesday. | Collector Rajakumari Ganiya had directed the officials concerned to meet the targets for completing the works, third-party verification and documentation of success stories.According to officials, 2,103 works were sanctioned in the district under the initiative; of them, 1,587 have been completed so far, and 516 are pending.As rainfall is expected in the first week of July, officials were asked to draw up a special action plan to complete the remaining works. She said a Central Water Commission team would carry out third-party verification of water conservation structures built under NREGS as part of the ‘Jal Sanchay-Jal Bhagidari’ programme. Officials were checking whether the photos uploaded online matched the structures on the ground, she said. The State government’s intelligence wing and special third-party teams are also closely monitoring the works.The Collector warned against marking tasks ‘complete’ in the online system before they were finished on the ground, or compromising on quality in the rush to complete them. She also wanted no discrepancies between field-level reports and online data.Officials found that Rudravaram mandal had the highest number of pending tasks, 52, followed by Dhone (46) and Kolimigundla (43); the officials concerned were advised to pay special attention to pending works in other mandals as well.“While recording the success stories of the ‘Jaladhara’ programme, the documentation should include not only the details of the works but also the tangible results achieved through them,” Ms. Rajakumari told officials. The extent to which the ayacut (command area) had been stabilised or expanded through the development of tanks should also be documented, she said.The improvement in groundwater levels and the benefits to farmers from the increased capacity of the tanks should also be documented. Published - June 23, 2026 04:26 pm IST
Silver jubilee celebrations of the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute were organised in Hyderabad on Monday, June 22 | Addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Hyderabad, Ms. Patel described the institution as a shining example of compassionate care, dedicated service and social commitment.Describing cancer as a major public health challenge, Ms. Patel said advances in prevention, medical technologies and treatment had improved survival rates and patient outcomes. However, changing lifestyles and environmental factors continued to contribute to the rising incidence of the disease. “The real challenge before us today is not just in providing affordable and quality treatment, but in preventing cancer and detecting it at an early stage,” she said, adding that early diagnosis significantly improves survival rates.Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, who addressed the gathering virtually, said the hospital’s 25-year journey reflected the vision of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao to provide affordable cancer treatment while promoting medical education and research in oncology. “The institution, which began with 100 beds, has grown into a 650-bed hospital equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities and supported by a team of more than 250 specialists in surgical, medical and radiation oncology,” he said.Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha said cancer was one of the most significant non-communicable diseases confronting society and noted that changing lifestyles, dietary habits and environmental factors were contributing to the increasing number of cases.“Telangana has declared cancer a notifiable disease and established a cancer registry and a dedicated cancer portal for reporting cases. Cancer care centres had also been set up in teaching hospitals at district headquarters to ensure that patients could access treatment closer to their homes,” he added.Hospital chairman and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna said the institution measured its success not in numbers but in the lives transformed and families reunited. Support from philanthropists and donors had enabled the establishment of advanced radiation facilities and South India’s first bone marrow transplantation programme, which had emerged as one of the most respected programmes in the region.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recalled that specialised cancer treatment facilities were scarce when the hospital was conceived and that patients often faced immense hardship in accessing care. Following the death of his wife Basavatarakam, late N.T. Rama Rao envisioned an institution that would provide advanced cancer treatment irrespective of a patient’s economic status.Crediting Mr. Balakrishna with transforming the institution, Mr. Naidu said the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital had evolved into a temple for cancer patients and stood as a symbol of hope and healing for thousands of families.Also present at the occasion were former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Chandrasekhar Pemmasani, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, several other dignitaries and cancer survivors. Published - June 22, 2026 10:07 pm IST
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s Petitions Committee will visit Visakhapatnam district on Tuesday to examine a range of issues raised through public petitions.According to District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore, the committee will meet officials of various departments at the Collectorate at 10 a.m.The panel will review matters relating to Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC) land disputes, the Gajuwaka Apparel Park and allotment of plots for rehabilitation of families under the Industries and Commerce Department.Issues concerning Transferable Development Rights (TDR) properties, road widening and land acquisition compensation under the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department will also be discussed. Revenue-related matters, including the 22-A prohibited properties list, regularisation of house sites and deletion of lands from the prohibited list, are expected to come up for review.The committee, headed by K. Raghurama Krishna Raju, is also likely to seek details on jetty construction and implementation of G.O. Ms. No. 26, following complaints submitted by Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao. Published - June 22, 2026 08:26 pm IST
The CISF was earlier put in charge of providing armed security to the Central jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) in October 2023. File | Plans “are under consideration” to extend the CISF’s security cover to the high security prison at Mahanpur (Kathua) — which will house inmates involved in serious offences, including terrorism — and the district jails of Jammu, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Baramulla, a spokesperson said on Sunday (June 21, 2026). The CISF was earlier put in charge of providing armed security to the Central jails in Srinagar and Jammu (Kot Bhalwal) in October 2023.The CISF is responsible for securing both the inner and outer perimeters of these sensitive facilities through a combination of trained manpower, modern surveillance systems, and strict access control measures, the CISF spokesperson said.Tech upgradesIn order to check crimes in the two Central prisons, including smuggling of narcotics, the CISF has deployed non-linear junction detectors, capable of detecting concealed electronic circuits, dual-view x-ray baggage inspection systems, and hand-held metal detectors at all access points. It has also put in place mobile bulletproof vehicles and round-the-clock quick reaction team patrols to secure the perimeters of these jails, the spokesperson said.In order to boost security at the two jails, the CISF is implementing an integration of AI-enabled CCTV systems and advanced video analytics for real-time monitoring and anomaly detection, unified command-and-control systems, and specialised training in behavioural analysis, inmate profiling, and anti-sabotage measures.Standardised security architecture“Encouraged by the effectiveness of the current deployment, plans are under consideration for extending CISF security cover to additional correctional facilities across Jammu & Kashmir, including High Security Prison Mahanpur (Kathua), District Jail Jammu, District Jail Anantnag, District Jail Kupwara, and District Jail Baramulla. The expansion is aimed at creating a standardised and professional security architecture across the prison network of the Union Territory,” the CISF said, adding that the deployment assumes significance in view of the complex security challenges associated with high-security prisons.To review the security arrangements, CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan visited Central Jail Srinagar on June 8, when he held detailed discussions with prison authorities, reviewed operational preparedness, and assessed the effectiveness of the existing security architecture. Published - June 21, 2026 11:22 pm IST
The 12th International Day of Yoga was observed across Visakhapatnam district on Sunday with participation from government departments, educational institutions, public sector undertakings, defence establishments, welfare hostels and correctional institutions, underscoring the growing acceptance of yoga as a tool for physical and mental well-being.The district-level Yogandhra programme, originally planned at R.K. Beach and shifted to Sagarika Convention Hall due to heavy rain, was attended by Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha. Addressing participants, the Home Minister said that the State government’s objective was to build a healthier Andhra Pradesh and urged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives. She highlighted the fortnight-long Yogandhra campaign organised across the State and described yoga as India’s invaluable gift to the world.Government Whip P. Ganababu, Gajuwaka MLA and TDP AP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao, District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore, Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, Joint Collector Gobbilla Vidhyadhari and Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar participated in the event, which featured mass yoga demonstrations and a felicitation programme for yoga teachers and competition winners.Defence and maritime establishments also marked the occasion. Around 400 personnel and family members participated in a yoga session organised by the Indian Coast Guard. Additional Director General Donny Michael emphasised the role of yoga in maintaining fitness, reducing stress and promoting healthy ageing.At Hindustan Shipyard Limited, employees observed the day in line with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) Capt. Ganti Venkateswarlu encouraged employees to adopt yoga as a lifelong practice.The observance extended to the Central Prison, Visakhapatnam, where about 1,200 inmates and 80 staff members participated in yoga and meditation sessions. Superintendent M. Mahesh Babu said yoga contributed to rehabilitation by promoting discipline, emotional balance and positive behavioural change.Educational and welfare institutions also joined the celebrations. Heartfulness meditation and yoga sessions were organised in Social Welfare Department hostels, including boys’ and girls’ hostels at Bheemunipatnam. Deputy Director K. Rama Rao and representatives of the Heartfulness Society interacted with students, highlighting the role of yoga and meditation in improving concentration, mental health and responsible citizenship.Officials said the district-wide observance reflected the collective commitment of institutions and citizens towards healthier lifestyles through yoga. Published - June 21, 2026 07:55 pm IST
District Revenue Officer (DRO) K. Mohan Kumar on Saturday said that Chittoor district has 13,40,126 registered voters as of Saturday (June 20), adding that select polling stations would be rationalised to improve voter access and convenience.Addressing representatives of political parties at the Collectorate here, Mr. Mohan Kumar said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being conducted as per the schedule of the Election Commission of India. “The exercise will help remove bogus and deceased voters and prepare a transparent electoral roll,” he said. He also appealed to the representatives to cooperate with the officials in this process and report suspected bogus or deceased entries.He said that Booth Level Officers had been sensitised on the process and urged political parties to verify rolls through their Booth Level Agents.“Chittoor district presently has 1,511 polling stations, while 1,708 have been proposed. Centres will be planned to limit voter travel, generally within 2 kilometres, and ensure water, electricity, ramps and adequate space. Shifts are proposed at Thallapalle, Kommaramadugu, Govindapuram and Suddulakuppam due to safety, accessibility and infrastructure concerns,” the DRO said. Published - June 20, 2026 07:24 pm IST
A delegation of mango farmers felicitating District Collector Sumit Kumar and submitting a memorandum at the Collectorate in Chittoor on Saturday. | The farmers thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for announcing the subsidy and urged coordinated action by the line departments, industries and procurement agencies to protect growers’ interests.Submitting a memorandum to Chittoor district Collector Sumit Kumar here on Saturday, the farmers, led by Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham State vice-president A. Ramanaidu, thanked the administration for taking their grievances to the notice of the State government and bringing in the intervention of the government in support of the mango growers affected by the price fluctuations.Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr. Ramanaidu said that pulp industries in combined Chittoor district were currently offering ₹7 per kg for mangoes. He urged the Collector for the effective implementation of the ₹4-per-kg subsidy announced by the government. “This arrangement should ensure that farmers receive a total of ₹11 per kg without delays or deductions,” he said.Chittoor district mango farmers’ association vice-president Bellamkonda Srinivasulu demanded a robust monitoring mechanism at mango procurement ramps and pulp factories, with proper registration of farmers’ details, recording of quantities supplied and payments made. “Officials should prevent irregularities in weighing, registration and disbursal of subsidy,” he said.The delegation informed the Collector that several farmers who supplied mangoes in 2025 were yet to receive subsidies and other payments due to registration errors, technical glitches and administrative lapses.They sought immediate clearance of pending dues and safeguards against similar problems this season. Published - June 20, 2026 06:47 pm IST
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