Chennai : Tamil actor Daniel Balaji, known for his roles in films like "Kakka Kakka" and "Vettaiyadu Vilayadu," passed away at the age of 48 due to a heart attack. He was rushed to a private hospital in Chennai after complaining of chest pain and succumbed to the attack last night.

Balaji's sudden demise has shocked the Tamil film industry and his fans. His body has been taken to his Purasaiwakkam residence for cremation.

Starting his career as a unit production manager in Kamal Haasan's 'Marudhunayagam', Balaji gained recognition with his role in Radikaa Sarathkumar's television series 'Chithhi'. He ventured into movies with his debut in the 2022 Tamil film 'April Madhathil'. Balaji has also appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.

His last appearance was in the movie 'Ariyavan'. Tributes have poured in on social media for the talented actor.

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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.

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