Prominent Telugu news anchor Swecha Votarkar dies by 'suicide' in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI): A 40-year-old journalist and news presenter of a prominent Telugu channel allegedly died by suicide, police said on Saturday.
Swecha V was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence here on Friday night.
A case of suicide was registered following a complaint lodged by her father who named an individual he holds responsible for his daughter's death, police added.
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao offered his condolences on the demise of the news anchor.
"Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite. I am at loss for words," he said in a post on X.
"To everyone reading this - if you ever feel that life is tough, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a professional. Life is meant to be lived and there is always support available," Rama Rao said.
Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite
— KTR (@KTRBRS) June 27, 2025
I am at loss a for words.
My heartfelt condolences to her family, especially her daughter & her mother. And I hope they find the strength to deal…
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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.
