BR Shetty deeply hurt as Anupama Shenoy drags him to CM’s watch row

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August 1, 2017

Udupi, Aug 1: Former DySP Anupama Shenoy has once again managed to grab the media attention by claiming that Rs 70-lakh diamond-studded Hublot watch that had triggered a row last year in Karnataka was a gift to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by NRI business magnet Dr B R Shetty.

It may be recalled here that when the Opposition parties had raked up the watch issue. Siddaramaiah had revealed that a Dubai-based surgeon Dr Girish Pillai Chandra Verma had gifted the watch, despite his refusal. He also had handed over the gifted watch as state asset.

But, now Anupama alleges that Dr Verma works as a cardiologist at the NMC Healthcare, Dubai run by Dr Shetty and this was the sole "reason" for Siddaramaiah for awarding two major projects to Dr Shetty. The two projects include developing one of Udupi's oldest hospitals and also Rs 450 crore project to make Jog Falls, an all season spectacle. Anupama alleged that these two projects were awarded in a hurry and this was a "return gift" for the hublot watch.

Expressing shock over the allegations made by the former cop, Dr Shetty said that he was deeply hurt by the baseless claims and apparent attempt to malign his image. “I don't know her at all. In such a circumstance, how can she make such accusations against me?” he said.

“I had given an offer to the CM to have a charity hospital and a specialty hospital to be run by me, constructed by me to help the poorest of the poor get best of the medical care. The proposal also included a specialty hospital, that would also ensure the sustainability of the charity hospital," he said.

"This project came to fruition after I had long discussions with the Health Minister, involving Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj, the District Surgeon and others. It's a way of my giving back to the society where I hail from," Shetty reiterated. The hospital is being handed to Shetty on a lease period of 30 years.

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You don't know her BRS, but the world knows you are a thief!

That B R Shetty is an opportunist. He will lick CM as long as he serves Shetty's purpose and then kick him once the work is done. BRS is a cheat and a fraud

She will get MLA ticket soon by BJP

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Vatican rejects second appeal of Kerala nun against her expulsion from congregation

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March 2,2020

Kochi, Mar 2: The Vatican has rejected the second appeal by Sister Lucy Kalappura -- one of the nuns who protested against rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal -- against her expulsion from Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC).

In her plea, she had demanded that her version be heard and her expulsion from FCC revoked.

She was expelled from FCC for participating in public protests demanding the arrest of Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case.

''I got a letter from Vatican which says my appeal has been rejected. But the rest of the letter is written in the Latin language. So after I understand it, I will respond," Sister Lucy told news agency.

''The authorities are contemptuous of those who make such complaints. That is why the letter is written in Latin. Sister Lucy would continue her legal fight in the courts,'' said George Moolechalil, who has been authorised by Sister Lucy to communicate with the media on her behalf.

A petition of Sister Lucy is still pending at Mananthavady Munsif Court at Wayanad that demands that she should not be expelled from the convent where she is staying.

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Religious issues should be resolved within the guidelines of devine laws.

Unfortunately the Chrisitianity is no more in its originality.

The holy bible has been systematically abused and edited to the benefits of rulers.

The book has been contaminated with lots of editions.

People should search for truth and follow it.

Example, the religion never told to remain unmarried for priests or nuns.

They go against its teaching inveting their own idea against God's teaching.

Vatican is a corporate person.

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Karnataka govt issues revised guidelines for disposal of bodies of covid-19 victims

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's health department issued fresh guidelines for the disposal of bodies of COVID patients.

"Although an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling the body is unlikely, the lack of scientific data requires the utmost care to avoid the inadvertent spread of COVID-19 during these times," the statement from the health department's press release read, emphasising on the dignity of the dead and the religious and cultural tradition.

The 23-page press release elaborated on guidelines regarding testing, handling of dead bodies and other specificities in relation to the management of COVID-19 bodies.

"Testing should not be insisted in every case of death, but only when they have a recorded history of influenza-like symptoms. The body should be handed over to the family members/ relatives in a dignified manner immediately after swab collection and hospitals should provide handouts with a list of dos and don'ts in English and Kannada laying down relevant information," the statement said.

It added, "At the mortuary, health care workers, mortuary staff and the family of the deceased body shall not come in direct contact with the dead body and must wear full personal protective equipment (PPE). If the family or relative are for any reason unable to cremate or bury the body, the local health authority shall arrange for the dignified last rites as per the religious traditions of the family."

Regarding autopsies (post mortem) on COVID-19 bodies, the state department said that they should be avoided, except in necessary circumstances.

The statement also gave detailed guidelines regarding the appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths in line with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines.

Additionally, the health department made a statement about the admission procedure for COVID positive patients referred by other district administrations saying, "It is now mandatory for all the referrals from the BBMP admission and discharge of COVID positive patients to be done through the online COVID Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS)."

The state's count of coronavirus cases was 1,51,449 in the past 24 hours.

So far, a total of 2,804 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state, while the average recovery rate in Karnataka is 49.3 per cent.

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Mangaluru: 70-yr-old woman recovers from COVID-19; discharged from hospital

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April 13,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 12: A 70-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 got discharged from a hospital here on Sunday after she recovered from the novel coronavirus, said Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Sindu B Rupesh.

Seven other patients have also recovered and discharged in Dakshina Kannada till date. Total number of active cases in the district has decreased to 5 now.

As many as 232 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Karnataka till date.

The total number of coronavirus cases in India on Sunday climbed to 8447, including 764 cured and discharged, 1 migrated and 273 deaths, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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