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Don't destroy Congress in Karnataka to save K J George: Poojary to CM

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July 9, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 9: B Janardhana Poojary, who was the first senior Congress leader to demand CBI probe into the sensational suicide case of IAS officer DK Ravi over a year ago, on Saturday went all guns blazing against chief minister Siddaramaiah for hesitating to handover Mangaluru DySP M K Ganapathi suicide case to CBI and backing tainted minister K J George.

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Speaking to media persons in Mangaluru, the veteran leader urged Mr Siddaramaiah to seek the resignation of Mr George, whose name was mentioned by the police officer before committing suicide in Madikeri. "Let the chief minister seek George's resignation or else sack him from the cabinet," he said.

The former Union minister in the Indira Gandhi government took on his own party government in the state and opined that the chief minister has failed to understand the pulse of the people. He also questioned the police as to why the interview DSP Ganapathi gave to media in Madikeri can't be considered as his suicide note.

"Nobody would speak lie while on death bed. Hence, the statement that Ganapathi made before the media should be considered as his 'dying declaration' and an inquiry should be ordered based on it," he suggested.

Pointing to apparent delay on part of police in filing a first information report in connection with Ganapathi's death, Poojary sought answer from Siddaramaiah for the lapse.

"Though the case has been handed over to CID, the question whether a fair probe is possible, will linger. CID is an investigation agency that works directly under the state government. Hence the government should hand over case to CBI. FIR should be registered against all persons Ganapathi mentioned in his interview. In the meantime, the CM should seek the resignation of George or else sack him," he said.

KPCC president G Parameshwara, who is also the home minister, should prepare a report on Ganapathi's case either directly or through a sub-committee, Poojary said. He went on criticizing the Siddaramaiah alleging him of not understanding the Congress culture. "Don't try to destroy Congress in making efforts to save one person (George). It is party, not individuals, above all," Poojary warned Siddaramaiah.

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April 14,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 14: The Karnataka government has decided to adopt “remote monitoring” of COVID-19 positive patients in order to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals - the frontline warriors against the pandemic.

Two doctors treating COVID-19 patients tested positive recently and in to check such instances in future, the Department of Medical Education is planning remote monitoring, which reduces doctors’ exposure to patients.

Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar has consulted some of the doctors in the United States who are already using this technology to treat the COVID-19 positive cases. The minister is also having a meeting with representatives of some of the companies which provide such technology.

“I spoke to a team of epidemiologists and heads of certain departments at the United States to know about the remote monitoring technology they are using. I am also meeting the representatives of a few such companies which can provide us with the technology at our hospitals,”  Dr Sudhakar said.

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The minister added, “We have heard reports of many doctors and other health professionals succumbing to COVID-19. We don’t want to take risk.” Explaining the technology, Dr Sachidanand, Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences said that remote monitoring uses a software with which specialist doctors can monitor health condition of patients and treat them by not getting exposed directly.

The presence of all the doctors in COVID-19 is not necessary when patients are monitored remotely. 

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June 22,2020

Mangaluru, June 22: A chartered flight from Dammam with more than 170 stranded Saudi Kannadiga passengers landed at Mangaluru International Airport at 8.53 pm. 

The flight was chartered by Saudi Kannadigas Humanity Forum (SKHF), an unregistered NGO, which was formed recently to help the Kannadigas stranded in Saudi Arabia due to covid-19 lockdown under the leadership of Zakariya Jokatte, president of Jubail unit of Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry and KS Sheikh Karnire, Director of Expertise Contracting Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia.

There were 165 adults and 8 infants on board the IndiGo flight. All the passengers were screened at the airport. They will be dispatched to quarantine centres after completing formalities. 

SKHF had launched an online portal to assist those who were in need of emergency repatriation such as elderly people, those who lost their jobs, pregnant women and those who are in need of emergency medical treatment back home in India. 

SKHF coordinated with the authorities concerned to carry out all the formalities and legal procedures in Saudi Arabia. SKHF members were present at the Dammam Airport to help the passengers during the departure. 

Mr Jokatte and Mr Sheikh have thanked U T Khader, Mangaluru MLA and Dr Arathi Krishna, former deputy chairperson of NRI forum of government of Karnataka, for their help in chartering the flight.

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July 3,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 3: Opposition leader in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday opined that there is no other option left but to resort to 'Jail Bharo' agitation to expose the ruling BJP government's indulge in 'Corona Corruption' which runs into more than Rs 2000 crore.

Siddaramaiah said that according to a submission to the Karnataka High Court the government has submitted that it has incurred Rs 3,392 crore expenditure for Corona in the State so far. While the market price for equipment purchased will not exceed Rs 1163 crore and it clearly shows that the corruption is to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore.

Siddaramaiah speaking to a private TV channel here on Friday said the chief minister B S Yediyurappa-led State government should come out with a White Paper on the money spent for purchases made facilities provided to patients. 

According to submission to the Court, the Government has purchased 1000 Ventilators by paying Rs 120 crore, while the market price is Rs 40 crores at Rs 4 lakh for each Ventilator. Why is Rs 120 crore more paid, does it not lead to doubt the government's claim. For purchase of kits, mask, gloves etc. it amounted to Rs 1,500 crores but paid by the government was Rs 9,000 crore."

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