Youth from Uppinangady dies in Saudi Arabia

April 1, 2016

asifattack Mangaluru, Apr 1: An Indian expatriate worker hailing from Uppinangady in Dakshina Kannada died of cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Mohammed Asif, Son of Abbas Thekkaru is the deceased. He had flown into Saudi Arabia eight months ago in search of a job. Within a few days he had secured a house driver job in Dammam.

It is learnt that he had planned to visit his hometown within a few days to attend his brother's wedding. The reason for sudden cardiac arrest is not yet known.

He is survived by his parents, five brothers and a sister. His last rites were carried out in Saudi Arabia after obtaining permission from family members.

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Innalillahi wainnailahi rajihoon. May hi soul rest in peace . may allah grant him jannatul firdous. Ameen yarrabal alameen

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAAJIOON

Now a days, too many young people die because of Cardiac arrest. I believe this is happening because of our food intakes, lack of exercises etc., must keep track on cholesterol, BP, Blood glucose etc.,

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Karnataka announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Mangaluru landslide victims

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July 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 5: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of a youth and a child, who died due to a landslide at Gurupura in Mangaluru.

"The Chief Minister announces Rs 5 lakh each compensation to Safwan (17) and Shehla (10) who died due to landslide at Gurupura, Mangaluru. Houses will also be built for people who lost houses at Bodanthilla, Dakshina Kannada," an official said.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.
The State Disaster Management Authority said that 57 people and 262 animals lost their lives in flood, rainfall and lightning-related incidents in Karnataka between April 1, 2020, and July 5, 2020.

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Doctors association in Karnataka protest to condemn violence against medics

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July 24,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 24: To condemn violence on healthcare workers and to voice issues concerning medical fraternity, Karnataka Association Of Resident Doctors (KARD) has called for a nationwide symbolic protest from July 24.

"In order to condemn violence on healthcare workers and to voice all our issues, we have called nationwide symbolic protest from July 24. We will protest symbolically by wearing black bands, across the state and have sought support from residents pan-India," KARD said in a statement.

"We, the resident doctors of Karnataka have been undergoing various difficulties while executing our duties during the COVID-19 pandemic," it added.

"Arrest and legal action against culprits involved in K.C General hospital incident. Arrest and legal action against culprits involved in Belgaum incident. Condemnation of atrocities on doctors in Bidar and action against the official. Ensuring safety protocols at all hospitals and COVID care centres with adequate security and police personnel," KARD demanded.

"No hierarchy in a pandemic"- common work pattern for all doctors irrespective of hierarchy/cadre. Immediate release of funds for a stipend for an already sanctioned hike. COVID duty and night duty allowances. Ensuring an adequate supply of N-95 masks, face shields, surgical gowns in all non-COVID working areas. An adequate supply of good quality PPEs for all COVID working areas," KARD demanded.

Earlier, the nurses of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubli called off the protest after receiving assurance from Nitish Patil, the Dharwad district Deputy Commissioner (DC).

The protest was staged on Wednesday afternoon in front of KIMS by nurses who alleged that the administration had not provided adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, masks and sanitary facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

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