States » South


Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals launches heart health initiative with Kondapur Cyclothon

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, Masjidbanda, organised a 10-km Cyclothon in Kondapur on Sunday to mark World Heart Day and launch its “Heart Attack Free Society for the Neighbourhood” initiative.
Nearly 200 cyclists, including neighbourhood residents, members of cycling clubs, doctors and hospital staff, participated in the ride organised in partnership with cycling community Bike-O-Holics. The Cyclothon was flagged off at 0630 hours by G Hanmantha Rao, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police.
The initiative also introduced CT Coronary Artery Calcium (CTCAC) Score Screening in Kondapur to help identify calcified plaque in the coronary arteries and assess cardiovascular risk. As part of the initiative, 1,000 eligible residents aged 40 and above were offered the screening free of cost along with a cardiology consultation, subject to eligibility.
The 10-km route covered Aparna Serene, HCU, Gachibowli Junction, AMB Mall and Botanical Garden before returning to the hospital. Finisher medals were distributed to participating cyclists.
Prof Dr V S. Ramchandra, Chief Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist and Chairman of Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, said the initiative aimed to encourage people to understand their cardiovascular health before symptoms emerged and promote timely evaluation.
Managing Director Dr Tushara Aluri, Medical Director Dr Subbarao and Chief Operating Officer Giri Babu stressed the importance of preventive healthcare, early identification of cardiovascular risks and greater community participation in maintaining heart health.
UNI VV ARN
More News

Over 6 32 lakh adults appear for ULLAS literacy assessment in Telangana

27 Sep 2026 | 6:49 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) More than 6.32 lakh adults across Telangana appeared for the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test on Sunday as part of the ‘Ammaku Aksharamala’ programme.

see more..

AP: Work with coordination to win local body elections: NDA leaders, cadres told

27 Sep 2026 | 6:49 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 27 (UNI) With the local body elections approaching, steps have been initiated under the leadership of TDP Andhra Pradesh State President and MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao to further strengthen coordination among the NDA alliance partners and move forward with a collective action plan at the grassroots level.

see more..

Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka interacts with people over tea at Mudigonda

27 Sep 2026 | 6:42 PM

Khammam, Sep 27 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka set aside protocol and interacted with local residents over a cup of tea during his visit to Mudigonda mandal headquarters in the Madhira Assembly constituency on Sunday.

see more..

AP: Maxivision super speciality eye hospital inaugurated

27 Sep 2026 | 6:33 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 27 (UNI) Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, one of India’s leading eye care networks with 90 facilities across the country, inaugurated its second hospital at Poranki on Sunday.

see more..

AP CM, Dy CM to launch Rs 11,085 Cr worth development works

27 Sep 2026 | 6:09 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan will launch development works worth Rs 11,085 crore under ‘Palle Panduga 3.0’ at Udayagiri in Nellore district on September 29.

see more..