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Stench from Pachanady dumpyard makes residents' lives miserable

August 7, 2013
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Mangalore, Aug 7: As per the ritual every year, residents near Pachanady dumping yard continued to cover their noses with towels this year as well. Continuous foul smell emanating from the dumping yard spoiled the daily routine of residents of Santhosh Nagar and Pachanady this month.

It is learnt that since two months, the waste generated in the compost plant opposite the dumping yard at Pachanady has not been decomposed. Since there was heavy downpour of rain, water stored in compost bins and storage of wet waste for long durations caused an unbearable stench. Negligence of Mangalore City Corporation for a long time in taking alternation measures to clear the plant and avoid the stink has irked public here. Residents of the region started protesting against the MCC and demanding for a clean environment.

“Since waste management is not being done properly, the stink has spread to every house in Santhosh Nagar, Basavalingappa Nagar, Pachanady and nearby areas. Waste is spread all over the road as MCC vehicles carry waste in open-cabin vehicles and even medical waste falls on the roads. The compost plant is filled with rain water and the wet waste is stinking. This has spoiled the health of many and we have to endure it by covering our noses”, said Sudhakar, a resident of Pachanady.

Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, councillor Kavita Sanil who joined residents here said, “MCC is not taking care in waste management and the waste water stored inside the compost plant gives out a foul smell. The company which has taken the contract has to clear the waste water stored in tanks but so far it has not been done. Waste water flows outside the yard and joins water wells and agriculture land nearby”, she complained.

Each time, people receive assurances and promises, but no action to clear the waste water has been taken so far. Every day, the water and the area are being polluted, while the landfill method has also failed here. MCC has to build high compound walls, waste water storage tank and green plantation around the yard to avoid foul smell. Until these things are done, the stink cannot be stopped and people will continue protesting, said Kavita Sanil.

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August 6,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 6: No private hospital in Karnataka can turn away a patient without attending to him or her, irrespective of the Coronavirus status, an official has said.

"Private medical establishments shall not deny treatment and admission to any patient approaching the establishment irrespective of the fact that such patient may or may not be suffering from Covid-19," an official from the state Health and Family Welfare Department said on Wednesday.

Likewise, no private hospital can insist on a patient for a Covid-19 test report, said the official invoking the Disaster Management Act.

"The establishments also cannot insist for Covid test report," he said, directing all private hospitals to strictly abide by their responsibilities.

According to the department, it is the duty of every private hospital to provide first aid and take lifesaving steps when any patient approaches it.

"It is the duty of every private medical establishment to provide first aid and take lifesaving measures to stabilise the patient," he said.

The department also invoked statutes from Karnataka Medical Establishments Act 2017, under sections 11 and 11 (A) to drive home the message.

The directives assume significance at a time when several cases of private hospitals denying admissions and fleecing patients across the state have emerged.

"It has been noticed that some of the private hospitals are refusing treatment and admission to emergency patients, causing distress and this has resulted in complications, leading to death in certain cases," said the official.

The district authorities have been directed to take action on the erring hospitals as the department reiterated the responsibilities of private medical establishments.

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March 31,2020

Hubballi, Mar 31: In a bid to increase the country's capacity for isolation facilities, the Railways is converting sleeper class coaches into isolation wards by modifying the coaches as per prototype issued by Railway Board to make them suitable to act as quarantine hubs. On South Western Railway (SWR) a total of 312 coaches will be converted for isolation/quarantine wards.

"The coaches will be equipped with basic facilities needed as per medical guidelines. Provision is being made for charging points of mobiles and laptops. Mosquito nets with space for paramedics etc are also being made available. Each coach will provide 8 berth cabin for isolation facility.

Zonal Railways have been advised to prepare coaches as per isolation cabin prototype to meet the needs of the patients by Railway Board," a press statement of SWR reads.

The efforts of Indian Railways have been aimed not only to supplement the present health infrastructure of the nation but also to contribute to national efforts to fight the coronavirus.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country stand at 1,251.

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January 6,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 6: Students and teachers from various colleges in Bengaluru gathered at the Town Hall in the city to protest against the violence which broke out at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in New Delhi on January 5.

The students raised slogans against Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Police.

Placards that read 'The more you attack, the stronger we become', 'Take off your masks terrorist', 'With JNU' were seen during the protest.

"We are here to protest against the incident that took place at JNU with our brothers and sisters. What Delhi Police did was shameful and they should have taken charge of the situation long before and not waited for three hours. We stand with JNU," Nisha, a protestor told ANI.

Professors present at the protest expressed regret over the incident and said attacks on the universities is a sick situation in the country.

"This is sick, where have we come to -- violence in the universities? I was so safe when I was studying in college; what we are giving to our students is horrible," said Sangeeta, a professor present at the protest.

Politicians, cutting across party lines, have condemned the attack on students in JNU and demanded strict action against those found guilty.

More than 18 students were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU campus and attacked them and some professors with sticks and rods.

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