A fire at the girls hostel of Government Medical College in Rajanna Sircilla caused property damage but no injuries. While officials cited a possible student lapse, junior doctors alleged systemic failure and poor safety standards in newly established medical colleges.
A sand boa, injured after a crowbar fell on it in Sircilla town, was saved by veterinary doctor Abhilash. The doctor performed emergency surgery, adjusting the intestines and stitching the wound. The snake is now stable under observation
Tensions flared near Durveshali dargah in Rajanna-Sircilla district after officials demolished a shed built for devotees, triggering a standoff between villagers and BJP workers. Police intervened to prevent a clash between villagers and the BJP workers.
Stating that this was because he was relentlessly questioning the government, Rama Rao said he would not fear cases and arrests as long as he had the support of party workers.
