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New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Corona Warrior on a cancer mission
VIJAYAWADA: At just 32, Dr KSL Sruthii stands as a beacon of service and vision, blending clinical brilliance with a deep commitment to social change. A gold medallist in MBBS and MS General Surgery, and pursuing her in Surgical Oncology, Dr Sruthii is not only an accomplished doctor but also a tireless humanitarian working to make quality healthcare accessible to the poor. Her journey into service began in 2012, as a medical student, when she founded Young India Volunteer Organisation, an NGO still active with nearly 300 young doctors. Under her leadership, the organization has conducted rural health camps, telemedicine projects, and trained Anganwadi workers in maternal and child healthcare, especially in tribal regions. She contributed to designing the 1,000 Days Maternal and Child Health Care Module for the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare and was invited by Ratan Tata to share her insights for the Tata Trust Electronic Health Initiative Project. She later established the Kotamraju Health Foundation, through which she continues to organize free medical camps and offer medications to the needy. Major treatments are facilitated through the NTR Vidya Seva Trust. She also spearheads cancer awareness programs in colleges and inspires Class X students to pursue biology by explaining anatomy and medicine in engaging ways. Her School Health Project, which includes blood grouping, haemoglobin, and eye tests, was submitted to the Krishna District Education Officer. Dr Sruthii's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic earned her the Corona Warrior Award, and her consistent work in women's health brought her accolades from the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. She was honoured by Dr Manjula Anagani for her 'Outstanding Contribution to Women's Health' and recently received the MSME Best Young Entrepreneur Award in New Delhi.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Block-level climate vulnerabilities of Meghalaya revealed
Shillong: Researchers from Meghalaya Climate Change Centre (MCCC), Government of Meghalaya, have conducted an assessment, profiling a comprehensive climate vulnerability across the then 39 community & rural development blocks in the state under the theme 'Integrated climate vulnerability assessment of Meghalaya at block level'. It has been published as a research article in 'Discover Sustainability', a journal published by the Europe-based Springer Nature Group. "The assessment reveals vulnerability in 25 C&RD blocks in the very high and high categories, contributed by limited access to credit, low household incomes, inadequate public health infrastructure such as Anganwadi centres, and low forest resource availability besides other factors," a statement issued by the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) said on Friday. "The research article presents actionable analysis for policy makers, particularly those shaping climate resilience, rural development, and socio-economic equity in Meghalaya as this analysis reveals local vulnerabilities that district-level studies often miss, enabling precise, location-specific adaptation and mitigation interventions," the statement said. The MCCC, established under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE), department of science & technology, Government of India, functions under the planning, IP&SD department, and performs as a technical unit to the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, which is the secretariat to the Meghalaya State Council on Climate Change & Sustainable Development.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
UP School Holidays From July 16-23, 2025: Check Details Here
In view of heavy pilgrim movement, traffic disruptions, and safety concerns, local administrations have announced school holidays on Sawan Mondays and specific dates in several regions. (Image: AI-generated) Meerut's District Magistrate Dr V K Singh confirmed that all schools, from primary to degree colleges, will stay shut from July 16-23, 2025. 'The increased movement of Kanwariyas during this period necessitated measures to ensure student safety and manage traffic effectively,' he said. (Image: AI-generated) In Bareilly, where devotees gather at temples like Saptnath, Guldiya Gaurishankar, and Siddh Gopala Baba for Jalabhishek rituals, the administration has also declared school holidays on all Sawan Mondays. (Image: AI-generated) 9/10 Apart from UP, in the holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, the district administration has gone a step further. All schools and Anganwadi centres will remain closed from July 14- 23. (Image: AI-generated) 10/10
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
UP, Telangana schools shut for Kanwar Yatra and Bonalu celebrations
Schools in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Telangana are set to remain closed this week due to major religious festivities. While UP districts have announced a week-long holiday for the Kanwar Yatra, Telangana schools will observe a day's break on July 21 for the Bonalu religious celebrations gain momentum across the country, schools in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Telangana are set to remain closed to accommodate the YATRA TRIGGERS WEEK-LONG SCHOOL CLOSURE IN UPIn Uttar Pradesh, several districts including Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Badaun, Bareilly, and Varanasi have announced the closure of all educational institutions—government and private—from July 16 to July 23. The decision comes in light of the annual Kanwar Yatra, a month-long religious pilgrimage that draws millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, who walk long distances carrying holy Ganga water for Lord Shiva. Given the heavy footfall and expected traffic bottlenecks during the pilgrimage, especially with Shivratri falling on July 23, local administrations have enforced precautionary shutdowns of schools, colleges, and even Anganwadi centres to avoid disruption and ensure Meerut, District Magistrate Dr. VK Singh has ordered that all schools affiliated with the UP Board, CBSE, and ICSE remain closed until July 23. The administration has warned of strict action against any institution that violates the measures have been taken in Muzaffarnagar, where District Magistrate Arvind Mallappa Bangari, along with DIOS Rajesh Kumar, has issued a notice mandating the closure of all educational bodies—including those under council, secondary, and technical boards—during the same FESTIVALS BRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY IN TELANGANAMeanwhile, in Telangana, the state government has declared a general holiday on Monday, July 21, for schools in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and surrounding districts, to mark the vibrant Bonalu is an important regional celebration dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, observed with traditional offerings, folk music, and elaborate temple processions. Women carry decorated pots of food—known as Bonam—to temples as part of the ritual. The festival, typically held in July, sees widespread participation, and authorities have declared the school holiday to allow communities to fully engage in the cultural celebrations.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
History-sheeter assaults woman shopkeeper for not giving free cigarette
. NAVI MUMBAI: Khandeshwar police have launched a manhunt for a history-sheeter for assaulting a woman who runs a grocery shop after she refused to give him free cigarettes. The accused hit the woman on her head with a plastic tray outside her shop for keeping milk packets and caused her severe head injuries. The incident occurred in Vichumbe village in Panvel taluka on Sunday night. While the Khandeshwar police have registered an FIR against the accused under relevant sections of BNS for causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon or means, the injured woman's husband has demanded to register attempt to murder case against the accused and complained to CM Devendra Fadnavis, Police commissioner Milind Bharambe and other concerned higher authorities of Navi Mumbai police for taking appropriate legal action against the accused history-sheeter. The injured woman has been identified as Nalini Patil (54) who is a retired Anganwadi worker and the wanted accused as Ghanshyam Bhoir (30). Smita Dhakane, senior inspector of Khandeshwar informed that, the accused Ghanshyam Bhoir is a history-sheeter as several body offences are registered against him. In 2013, he was externed from Navi Mumbai for two years. He has gone absconding after an FIR was registered against him. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola On Sunday around 8.30 pm, the accused Ghanshyam Bhoir along with his friends, Jayendra Patil and Rajesh Mhatre had gone the woman's grocery shop which is owned by her husband Bhau Patil who is an auto rickshaw driver. Bhoir asked for free cigarettes, when Bhau Patil said that I will give cigarettes to Jayendra and Rajesh, but I will not give cigarettes to Ghanshyam Bhoir, as Bhoir comes takes cigarettes without paying. Bhoir got annoyed and picked up a quarrel with Bhau Patil and banged a plastic bucket in front of the shop. Bhoir's friends took him away but he returned alone after some time and again started abusing and quarrelled with Bhau Patil, when his wife Nalini and daughter-in-law Sujata intervened. Bhoir picked up the plastic milk tray and assaulted on Nalini's head causing her grievous head injuries. She was rushed to Panvel sub-district hospital where she received 27 sutures for her head injury. She was discharged on Wednesday.
