'3 idiots' actor Akhil Mishra passed away
Mumbai: Actor Akhil Mishra, known for his role as a librarian in the movie ‘3 idiots’, passed away at 67 on Thursday. The actor is survived by his wife, Suzanne Bernert who is also an actor, reports Indian Express.
Speaking to Indian Express, a close friend of the couple said, the actor was unwell for some time due to blood pressure-related issues. He was working in his kitchen, sitting on a stool, when he reportedly fell down and hurt his head. He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to the hospital, where the doctors pronounced him dead after a few hours.
According to sources, his wife Suzanne Bernert was in Hyderabad. After hearing the news, she rushed back and has been in shock since then.
Over the years, Mishra has appeared in films like 'Don', 'Gandhi My Father' and 'Shikhar'. Besides films, Akhil has also been a part of several popular television shows, like 'Uttaran', 'Udaan', 'CID', 'Shrimaan Shrimati', 'Hatim' and others.
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
