An ESI Hospital at Sarapaka in Kothagudem was locked by its owner over 15 months of pending rent. The landlord reopened the premises after ESI officials assured him that the outstanding rent would be paid soon.
A truck driver died after his vehicle collided with a fire pipeline at the ITC PSPD factory in Sarapaka. The incident led to protests by family members seeking compensation, which was later called off after assurances from officials.
