Disaster Risk Reduction Day observed

October 13, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 13: Milagres College, Mangaluru in collaboration with Center for Health and Development [ CHD-India] and District Disaster Management Authority, Government of Karnataka observed a Regional Symposium on Global Climate Change and Human Health to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13th October, 2016. Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Member – Health Task Force, District Disaster Management Authority, Government of Karnataka gave the opening remarks on how climate change and health gets interlinked. He said that 2015 was the hottest year in human history since the time weather records have been noted. Addressing the august gathering, Dr. Edmond pointed out how by 2030, over 1,50,000 people will die only because of climate change in the form of heat waves, droughts and natural disasters. He stressed upon the need for Climate action.

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Dr. Saba Mansoor, Director – Programmes, Center for Health and Development [ CHD-India] delivered a special lecture session on the know-hows of climate change and the need for addressing Sustainable Development Goal 13. She spoke about how Malaria, Dengue, Cholera, Malnutrition could increase in the next couple of decades because of changing weather conditions.

Rev. Fr. Valerian D’souza, Correspondent, Milagres Group of Institutions delivered the presidential address for the day. Rev. Fr. Michael Santhumayor, Principal, Milagres College, Mr. Anil Bhandary, Director – Partnerships, Center for Health and Development were others present on the dias. Karnataka Bank Ltd was the social responsibility partner marking the International Day for DRR.

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Hoteliers suffer due to night curfew

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July 2,2020

Kalaburagi, Jul 2: Hoteliers in Kalaburagi have claimed that their business is hit due to night curfew timings in the state.

The night curfew in the state has been imposed from 8 pm to 5 am.

Speaking to news agency, Sudarshan, a hotelier said, "Peak business hour is 7-10 pm but now we close by 8 pm. There is almost no business. We are unable to pay our workers. The government should think about it".

"We haven't received any benefit from the government so far. If we are in trouble how will we help our workers? Relaxation should be given," he added.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka government on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown on Sundays till August 2.

So far, Karnataka has reported 15,242 COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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Rare Rurk’s Ristella Skink found in Kodagu

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June 9,2020

Madikeri, Jun 9: A rare Rurk’s Ristella Skink was found by some wildlife enthusiasts on their way to Madapur in Kodagu district.

Ristella Rurkii, commonly known as Rurk’s Ristella, is a species of skink endemic to the Western Ghats of Southern India. It is a small, insectivorous, diurnal skink found in Shola grasslands and rain forests of hills ranges in parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

The specific name, rurkii, is in honour of “Dr Rurk” who collected the type specimen in the Annamalai Hills, High Ranges, Travancore, and the Palani Hills, of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is endemic to rainforests South of Palghat Gap.

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