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Early detection is key to beat breast cancer: Mallika Sukumaran

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20 (UNI) Highlighting the critical importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, renowned actor Mallika Sukumaran stressed the need for women to overcome reluctance towards regular medical check-ups.
Speaking at the release of the book 'Breast Cancer: Things to Know', authored by Dr. Chandramohan K (Senior Surgical Oncologist), Dr. Boben Thomas (Senior Medical Oncologist), Dr. Ajai Sasidhar (Surgical Oncologist), and Dr. Teena Nelson (Radiation Oncologist), at the newly operational SP Medifort Hospital, she pointed out that Kerala ranks highest in the number of breast cancer patients in India.
The disease, which is the most prevalent form of cancer among women, can be successfully treated if detected early, she noted, urging both government and private institutions to enhance awareness initiatives and create a comprehensive database on breast cancer cases.

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AP CM keen on providing efficient, fast services to people

10 Dec 2024 | 10:24 PM

Vijayawada, Dec 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday directed the heads of all the Departments in the State to make use of technology extensively to provide efficient administration besides interconnect with other wings after collecting real-time information.

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MOSCOW, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh inspecting the Guard of Honour ahead of 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation at the Russian Defence Ministry in Central Moscow, Russia on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-192U

GORAKHPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visit to a night shelter run by the state government in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-191U

GORAKHPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visit to a night shelter run by the state government in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-190U

GORAKHPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visit to a night shelter run by the state government in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-189U

GORAKHPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visit to a night shelter run by the state government in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-188U

JAIPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addresses the session at Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit, in Jaipur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-187U

JAIPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and others at the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit, in Jaipur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-186U

JAIPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addresses the session at Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit, in Jaipur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-185U

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JAIPUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, addresses the session at Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit, in Jaipur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-183U

MOSCOW, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh inspecting the Guard of Honour ahead of 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation at the Russian Defence Ministry in Central Moscow, Russia on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-182U

MOSCOW, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh inspecting the Guard of Honour ahead of 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation at the Russian Defence Ministry in Central Moscow, Russia on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-181U

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MOSCOW, DEC 10 (UNI):- Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov co-chaired the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at Moscow, in Russia on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-178U

CHENNAI, DEC 10 (UNI):- Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi addressing the gathering at the book release function of 'Oru Noolagamae Oru Puthagamaga' authored by G.Bhakthan, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-177U

CHENNAI, DEC 10 (UNI):- Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi releasing the book 'Oru Noolagamae Oru Puthagamaga' authored by G.Bhakthan, the first copy of the book received by Arul Shanthalinga Marudasala Adigalar, Perur Adhiham in a function organised at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-176U

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KANNUR, DEC 10 (UNI):- Glimpses of the first day races of 13th edition of the Admiral Cup-2024, International Sailing Regatta, organized by Indian Naval Academy (INA), at Ettikulam Bay, on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-173U