Mangaluru: Noted child specialist Dr P N Krishnamurthy passes away

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March 4, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 3: Pioneering pediatrician and legendary medical educator Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy passed away on Monday, 2nd March 2015 at 11:30 p.m. due to prolonged illness. He was aged 84 years.

The end came at his residence located at Kadri Kambla in the city, though few days back he had been briefly admitted to KMC Hospital at Ambedkar Circle, Mangalore. It is learnt that the doctor had been suffering from lung damage for the last five years.

KrishnamurthyFuneral was held this morning at his native village of Ashrathpura near Moodabidri. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter, Dr. Meera Rao, who followed in her father’s footsteps to become a pediatrician.

Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy is a pioneer in the field of pediatrics who is credited with having popularized and nurtured the growth of pediatrics as an independent discipline in this region.

He was the first doctor to be qualified with an MRCP degree in Pediatrics and he along with the late Dr. Rama Rao had established the Department of Pediatrics at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. This department which was established on the 20th of December, 1954 was the first such specialized department dedicated to child care in Karnataka State. He served as Professor and Head of the Department from 1979 to 1990. After his retirement, he was conferred with the title of ‘Professor Emeritus’, a lifetime position, in recognition of his pioneering role in founding the department.

He was actively involved in professional advancement and had served as the president of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Karnataka State Branch during 1987. He was also known to be a keen sportsman and loved to play tennis every morning during the active years of his life.

Department of Pediatrics at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore paid rich tributes to Dr. P. N. Krishnamurthy during a condolence meeting held this afternoon.

IAP DK District Branch has arranged a condolence meeting to mourn the demise of Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy during the ‘Dr. M. R. Shenoy Memorial Oration’, a state level convention of pediatricians scheduled for Sunday, 15th March 2015 at AJ Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore.

Condolence Messages

  • “PNK was a teacher of teachers and a noble soul at heart. He was respected by every pediatrician all over the country and revered by his students. He will be immortal in the hearts of his students and patients,” said Dr. Santosh T. Soans, current President of IAP, Karnataka State Branch and former National Vice President, IAP.
  • “Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy was regarded as a father figure in pediatrics in our district and his demise is a huge loss for the state,” said Dr. P. N. Subba Rao, pediatrician and Former President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Karnataka State Branch.
  • “Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy was a doctor par excellence and a teacher extraordinaire. He was known as the teacher of teachers and professor of professors and above all a fine human being. He has left behind a legendary legacy in the form of pediatricians across the country serving millions of children. His demise is a great loss to the medical fraternity and the society at large,” said Dr. B. Shantharam Baliga, Professor & Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and President, National Neonatology Forum, Karnataka.
  • “IAP DK Branch deeply mourns the sad demise of Dr. P.N. Krishnamurthy, who was a pioneer in this field and a great source of inspiration to us,” said Dr. Chandrashekar G.S., President IAP DK Branch.

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Dr. Thamban Valappil
 - 
Monday, 29 Aug 2016

It is with a heavy heart that I read this news. Dr. P. N Krishnamurthy was an excellent doctor and a great human being. He was my doctor during my childhood days. I feel greatly blessed for having had the opportunity to meet with him in 2012 at his residence in Mangalore. It is a great loss! May his soul rest in peace.

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Media Release
January 18,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 18: ‘Ride For Rotary’ convoy of motor vehicles will be flagged off from Hotel Ocean Pearl Inn at Bejai-Kapikad, Mangaluru on 19th January, 2020 at 8.30 a.m.

Mangaluru has been chosen as the starting point for the convoy route this year which will cover Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 38 Rotarians from 14 countries are participating in 2019-20 Ride For Rotary, which is the fourth edition of the event. They will traverse through Madikeri, Mysore, Wayanad, Ooty, Coimbatore, Munnar, Thekkady and Allepey before terminating at Kochi on 29th of January, 2020.

2019-20 Ride For Rotary includes 28 motorbikes and 5 cars. The participating nationalities are India, Norway, Sweden, Canada, France, Germany, USA, UK, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Poland and Belgium. They belong to ages 21 to 78, with 78-year old Otto Rieve from Canada being the senior most enthusiast. Swiss national of Indian origin Raj Patholi and Mangalorean Abraham Zacharias are among the riders. Delegates who have already reached Mangalore visited Bantwal on Friday to attend a gala dinner hosted by the Rotary Club of Bantwal.

Ride for Rotary is a charity event conceived by Rotary District 3181 which comprises of the revenue districts of Mysore, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Chamarajanagar covering 85 Rotary Clubs in 9 zones. Rotarians from across the world will come together for twelve exhilarating days. They will traverse through the meticulously arranged routes, enjoy the natural beauty of the places and experience the varied cultures and cuisines of the region. Ride for Rotary connects people and places like no other - Rotary Connects the World.

The proceeds from the event go to The Rotary Foundation, a charitable organisation that works tirelessly for the upliftment of the society.

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March 3,2020

New Delhi, Mar 3: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra, who instigated violence in northeast Delhi by provoking mobs, has now been provided with 24x7 security. After he claimed threat to his life, he has been provided with “Y” category security — which entitles him to six security personnel round-the-clock to guard him in and outside the city.

He had fought the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections by giving inflammatory remarks around the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act in Shaheen Bagh, and lost to Aam Aadmi Party candidate. But he continued to issue provocative remarks.

While there is clear evidence of his scandalous statements just a day before the violence was unleashed on Muslims in Delhi last week where around 50 people were killed, no action has been taken against him so far. Instead, he is being treated as a hero in his party.

As per sources, Mishra complained that he got life threats over the past week in wake of the violence and based on his request, the Delhi Police has provided the security cover.

Mishra had taken to social media platform Twitter and alleged that he was receiving threats via WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook, from Indian and foreign accounts.

“I am constantly being threatened with murder on the phone, on WhatsApp, on email. Hundreds of threats are being given continuously from the country and abroad. I don’t fear this hate campaign against me,” he had said on Twitter on March 1.

Mishra had on February 23 made an incendiary speech, following which North-East Delhi witnessed anti-Muslim violence.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday said it will on Wednesday (March 4) hear a plea that sought immediate FIRs against Kapil Mishra, Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and other leaders for their recent hate speech, which allegedly triggered the violence in Delhi. The plea was filed by Delhi violence survivors.

The apex court bench, comprising Chief Justice SA Bobde, listed the matter for hearing after senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, who is appearing on behalf of the survivors told the SC that the Delhi High Court had last week adjourned the matter for six weeks even as “people are dying every day”.

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Indian
 - 
Wednesday, 4 Mar 2020

Y security ?  Why security for this criminal & anti national ? 

ABDUL AZIZ
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020

Allah Almighty knows what to do with you in this world and the world after . no one can escape from him. ALLAH ALMIGHTY S   is always greatest.

 

killing innocents is not a bravery , its game of cowards. remember

 

Kannadiga
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020

As usual now he will be inducted as Minister.

fairman
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020

He himself has dug his grave

Indian Army
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020

how many years you hold security and hide in rat hole.....

your hatred killed 50 innocent people....your son must be proud that you given good future for him.

 

If one plays with others blood then he must end with his own blood.

ayes p.
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020

Quote" i dont fear this hate campaign against me" Unquote. Then why Y security.

 

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July 14,2020

Mangaluru / Dammam, July 14: As many as 180 NRIs from Karnataka who were stranded in Saudi Arabia amid Covid 19 crisis today reached their home country by a flight charted by a Jubail based company KMT.

The Indigo flight carrying 174 adult passengers and 6 infants took off from King Fahad Airport, Dammam at 6:30 a.m. and landed at Mangaluru International Airport at 1:30 p.m.

Pregnant women, people with serious ailments and those who lost jobs are among the passengers. KMT has provided free ticket for some of the passengers who were in dire need of support.

KMT is a company which is head quartered in Jubail, Saudi Arabia was formed by natives of Addoor, Dakshin Kannada -  Shoukath, Abdul Razaq, Siddique and Abdul Rahman.

The CEO of KMT, Mr. Abdul Razaq has thanked Dr. Arathi Krishna, former president of KNRI Forum for her support to KMT in chartering flight.

He has also has expressed his gratitude to D.K district administration, director of SACO  company Mr. Althaf Ullal and KMT operation Manager Mr. Sadiq Ahmed and his team for their cooperation.

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