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DCI suggests three months of compulsory rural posting for dentists

July 9, 2011

Manipal, July 09: The Dental Council of India has initiated steps to reintroduce internship and also to make three months of rural posting compulsory, according to the DCI president Dr Dibyendu Mazumdar.

At the inaugural function of the XI National Post Graduate Convention of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists at Fortune Inn Valley View on Saturday, Dr Mazumdar said that the Union Health Ministry had been informed of the decision.

“I have already met Union Health Minister, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad in this connection and told him of the need to bring back the internship programme,” Dr Mazumdar said and added, “The minister has agreed to reintroduce the programme”.

Incidentally, the DCI had in 2007 scrapped internship to make BDS a five year course. Kerala was the only state, which continued with the system of internship in its government dental colleges keeping it on par with the medical course. The Kerala chapter of the Indian Dental Association had gone to court against the decision to scrap the internship.

Dr. Mazumdar, the new President of the Council said a team had gone around the country taking the opinion on the reintroduction from faculty, students and mananagement. To his pleasant surprise, they all wanted it to be brought back. He stressed the need for internship/house surgeon for one year after the completion of four years under graduation BDS course.

The need for dental treatment in rural setup with compulsory postings of three months has been on the top of his agenda which is backed by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs. In addition to this he stressed the need for the colleges to coordinate with the primary health centers for catering to patients who are underprivileged and needy. He highlighted the importance and scope of research in the field of oral pathology which has to be utilised to the fullest by all.

The need for dental treatment in rural setup with compulsory postings of three months has been on the top of his agenda which is backed by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs. In addition to this he stressed the need for the colleges to coordinate with the primary health center for catering to patients who are underprivileged and the needy. He highlighted the importance and scope of research in the field of oral pathology which has to be utilised to the fullest by all the faculty and staff.

Dr. Ramdas Pai, the Chancellor of Manipal University declared the XI National PG convention of IAOMP Open. Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor in his address said, “Manipal University encourages such conventions and workshops where the faculty gets an opportunity to update themselves with the everchanging knowledge of a subject”.

Dr. Purushotham Nainani, President of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, highlighted the need for such theme based conventions particularly for post graduates as it is a forum for exchange of scientific ideas of highest standard.

The convention is being attended by over 600 delegates from across the country. Dean of Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Dr Nirmala Rao welcomed the gathering and gave an overview of the two-day meet. Dr Raghu Ramanathan, Organising Secretary and HoD, Oral Pathology proposed the vote of thanks.

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President Dental Council of India, Dr Dibyendu Mazumdar addressing the gathering at the XI National Post Graduate Convention of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists at Fortune Inn Valley View on Saturday

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July 17,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 17: The Karnataka State Board of AUQAF has ordered that management committees at Muslim Khabarastans, shall not refuse burial to Muslims died due to COVID-19.

"...in exercise the powers conferred under Waqf Act 1995, it is hereby ordered that management Committees/Muthawallies/Administrators responsible for the management of Muslim Khabarastans in the state of Karnataka irrespective of registered or unregistered in the Waqf, shall not refuse the burial of Muslims died due to COVID-19 pandemic," read an order from the Karnataka State Board of AUQAF on Thursday.

"They shall co-operate with all the Nodal Officers designated for this purpose regarding the decent burial. Non co-operation or refusal on the part of the management will be construed as an insult committed to the deceased. Any violation of the above order will attract the punitive provision of Indian Penal Code and removal from the management as per the provisions of the Waqf Act 1995," the order read.

It further said that the Waqf Officers, District Wakf Advisory Committees of the state, shall ensure the adherence of this order, and circulate the same to all the Khabarastan managements, registered or unregistered in the state.

"No further deliberation in this regard is solicited except compliance of the order in letter and spirit. Any dereliction in this regard will be viewed seriously," it read.

Giving a background on the issue of burial of COVID-19 deceased, the order read, "It is observed that, number of deaths are being occurred in various Districts of Karnataka, due to COVID-19 pandemic and it is reported that, some of the management committees of Khabarastan, are not cooperating to bury the dead bodies of COVID-19."

"A decent burial is a right of the dead person" as per the law of the land and the Islamic jurisprudence. It is needless to emphasize the importance of burial of Muslim dead bodies in Shariah. The dead body of a Muslim is treated with the utmost respect by the Ummah, joining in the funeral (Tadfeen), participating in the Namaz-e-Janaza and the burial are considered as Farz-e-Kifaya in Muslim law. According to the tradition of Islam, the person who participates in the funeral is entitled to Mountain sized reward (Sawaab)," the order read.

As per the order, the board, in its earlier circular had also cautioned the management of Waqf institutions and Khabarastan which were reluctant to allow the decent burial in the Khabarastan would be punished under the provisions of Indian Penal Code and the punitive provisions of the Waqf Act 1995 as well.

"The District Magistrates and the Superintendent of Police in the districts have been requested to prosecute the erring management committees who are responsible for non co-operation in this regard. Hence, the following order," it added.

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August 7,2020

Mangaluru, Aug 7: A woman suffered critical injuries after a speeding car knocked down her scooter and then ran over her at Kadri Kambla Junction in the city today.

The woman identified as Vanishri Bhat (22) a resident of Kedila from Puttur. 

A CCTV footage of the accident, which went viral on social media, shows the car hitting the scooter, pushing the woman on road for a couple of meters before climbing over her.

The car stopped when she was under it. A few people including a policeman lifted the car from the front and rescued the woman. 

She was immediately taken to a private hospital in Mangaluru City MLA U T Khader’s car which was passing through that way. 

She has suffered critical injuries on her head, ribs, hands and legs, sources said. She is reportedly responding to treatment. 

It may be recalled that in December last year a lorry-auto accident at the same spot claimed life of a 56-year-old teacher while the auto driver miraculously survived. Following the accident, speed breakers were installed at the junction.

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August 3,2020

Manjeshwar, Aug 3: In a horrific incident, a man hacked four of his relatives to death at Bayar near Kaniala Gurukumeri in Manjeshwar taluk of Kasaragod district.

According to police, Udaya (40), a resident of Sudanbala, killed three of his maternal uncles and a maternal aunt who were staying together at a house at around 7:30 p.m. today. 

The deceased have been identified as Sadashiv (54), Vittal (52), Babu (50), and maternal Revati (58).

Locals caught him and handed him over to the police after tying his hands and legs. 

A preliminary investigation revealed that a familial clash led to the gruesome murder. A police team led by Kasargod DSP Balakrishnan are investigating the matter.

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