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Yenepoya University observes ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’, ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’

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October 6, 2017

Mangaluru, Oct 5: In line with central government’s Swacch Bharat Initiative Yenepoya University observed “Swachhta Pakhwada” from Sept 1 – 15 and “Swachhta Hi Seva” from Sept 15 – Oct 3, 2017.

The Centre for Environmental Studies of the university, in collaboration with the constituent colleges organized various programmes which included Guest lecture on the topic “Garbage cleaning systems in Public spaces” by Mr. Madhu Manohar, Environmental Engineer, Mangaluru City Corporation, Mangaluru. A debriefing session of selected student volunteers with Municipal Commissioner, Mrs. Vani V. Alva of Ullala Municipal Council about the systems for cleanliness was also organized.

An elocution competition was organized on the topic “Health and Hygiene is the real wealth” for students of Yenepoya Nursing College. The “Cleanest hostel room” contest was organized in two phases. Saplings were planted by students in the campus as part of the programme.

The campaign concluded with the Swachhta Pledge, which was administered by Dr. G. Shreekumar Menon Registrar, Yenepoya University on 3rd October, 2017.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Vijaykumar distributed prizes to the winners of all competitions. In his address to students Dr. M. Vijaykumar spoke on the importance of cleanliness in medical profession and advised the students to practice hygiene in all spheres of life. Prof. M. Abdul Rahiman, former Vice Chancellor of Kannur and Calicut Universities also graced the occasion. Dr. Bhagya B. Sharma, Asst. Director, Centre for Environmental Studies co-ordinated the campaigns.

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Syed
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Saturday, 7 Oct 2017

Still Garbages are lying on Yenepoya University Road deralakatte......

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July 16,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 16: Amid difficulties being faced by COVID-19 patients in getting beds, the Karnataka government on Wednesday made bed allocation display board mandatory in all hospitals registered under Karnataka Private Medical Establishment (KPME).

"It is made mandatory that all hospitals registered under KPME in Karnataka State should display at the reception counter, a bed allocation display board," a notification issued by the state government read.

"It should display the name of the hospital, the total number of beds (as per of KPME registration) and the total number of beds allocated for COVID-19 patients referred by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)," it said.

The notification further stressed that the data must corroborate with the data of the central bed allocation system of BBMP. The display board should be arranged by July 16.

Non-compliance to the order issued by the state government will attract punishment under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and Indian Penal Code, the order read.

The state government on June 23 issued a notification making it mandatory to reserve 50 per cent of the beds in private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients referred by public health authorities.

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March 28,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 27: A software engineer has been arrested for giving a "call" to the people to sneeze in the open and spread coronavirus, police said on Friday.
The person identified as Mujeeb Mohammad had made this call in a Facebook post.
"Let's join hands, go out and sneeze with open mouth in public. Spread the virus," he wrote.

"The person who put this post saying people should go out and sneeze and spread the virus has been detained. His name is Mujeeb. He works in a software company," Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Patil said in a statement.

40 migrant labourers working in Mumbai caught while trying to flee to UP in truck, booked
Meanwhile, Infosys tweeted: "We are deeply concerned with an inappropriate post being attributed to an Infosys employee. We strongly reaffirm our commitment to responsible social-sharing.

The company also said, "Our preliminary enquiry, and discussions with our employees suggest that this could be a case of a mistaken identity."
"However, given the seriousness with which we take such matters, we are investigating this further and will also assist with any independent investigation. The company would take appropriate action based on its investigation," it added

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July 28,2020

New Delhi, Jul 28: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Sadananda Gowda on Monday said that India has proved that it is the "pharmacy of the world" in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking at a press conference here, Gowda said, "India is often referred to as 'the pharmacy of the world' and this has been proved true especially in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when India continued to export critical life-saving medicines to the countries."

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandviya said that three bulk drug parks will be developed in the country in partnership with the states at Rs 3,000 crores.

"Three bulk drug parks will be developed in the country in partnership with the states at Rs 3,000 crores. Four medical device parks will also be developed with a government grant of Rs 100 crores for one park," Mandaviya said.

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