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Women's status wont improve with excessive freedom: MP Kateel

March 8, 2011

Mangalore, March 8: Mangalore M P Nalin Kumar Kateel on Tuesday stated that freedom for women should not pave way for self-willed or arbitrary behaviour, which can ruin the glorious culture of this country.

He was speaking after inaugurating the International Women's Day organised under the joint auspices of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayath, Department of Women and Child Development, District Legal Service Authority, District Federation of Mahila Mandals and Karnataka State Commission for Women at Town Hall here.

Stating that women enjoyed a high respect and reverence in India since the Vedic and Puranic period, Kateel pointed out that unlike western countries, Indian culture never bestowed excessive freedom to women at any juncture.

He also reminded that ancient Hindu religions scriptures not only gave prominence to woman but elevated her to the position of goddess as well.

“It is not possible to improve the status of women by giving them excessive freedom”, he said, adding that allowing women to do whatever they want in the name of freedom is not Indian culture.

The MP suggested that being Indians, we should consider the International Women's Day as an opportunity to discuss upon, preserve and promote the Indian culture.

Shakunthala A, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Mangalore welcomed the gathering after delivering introductory remarks.

A book 'Nisargadatta Ahara' compiled by Vidya Nayak was also released on the occasion.

Zilla Panchayat President KT Shailaja Bhat presided over the programme. Zilla Panchayat Vice President Dhanalakshmi Janardana D, Gynaecologist Dr Rathidevi, Federation of Mahila Mandals President Premalatha Rao were among those present.

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April 4,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 4: With the district administration formally confirming three new cases of covid-19, the total number of coronavirus positive cases in Dakshina Kannada today mounted to 12. 

A 43-year-old man from Thumbey in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada had been to Delhi on March 11 due to personal work and returned on March 22. His throat swabs were sent for testing on April 2 though he was healthy. Today the report of the test claimed that he was infected with covid-19. However, he is still said to be healthy.

In another case, a man from Udupi, who had returned from Dubai on March 21, was under medical observation after he landed at Mangaluru International Airport. The district administration today claimed that he too is suffering from the covid-19. 

A resident of Thokkottu, on February 6, had travelled to Mumbai and then visited Delhi. On March 6 he had returned to Mangaluru. On April 2, his throat swabs were sent for testing and the report today showed positive.

All three have been admitted to Wenlock Hospital for treatment.

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May 13,2020

Shivamogga, May 12: As many as six medical staff members, attached to the Shivamogga district hospital, who were members of the Corona Warriors team, were suspended for raising concerns over inadequate facilities, available to the frontline workers.

According to official sources, among the six, who were suspended by the Hospital Director, included three staff nurses and other supporting staff in the hospital.

The cause for the retaliation with punishment, was following concerns raised by the medical staff over aweful facilities, made available to them by the Hospital authorities.

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March 31,2020

Udupi, Mar 31: Six people have committed suicide since liquor shops were shut down during a lockdown here to break the chain of the novel coronavirus.

Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha said in a statement here, "After continuous suicides out of depression over not being able to buy alcohol, the district administration decided to hold counselling sessions to such people.

"The district administration has appointed a team of Doctors for counselling. Anyone who needs counselling can call 1077 toll-free number," he added.

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