Contract health staff begin indefinite strike in Anantapur
Contract employees of the Andhra Pradesh health department launched an indefinite strike in Anantapur district from Tuesday, protesting delays in resolving long-pending issues. JAC leaders said the government had held talks and sought time until October 3, but issued no government orders after the deadline passed. They protested with black badges, served a strike notice and held a one-day pen-down earlier. Medical services at Anantapur government hospital halted except emergencies. Contract nurses began relay hunger strikes demanding regularisation.