Avoid alcohol in family functions to prevent children from drinking'

June 27, 2011

Mangalore, June 27: Until and unless enacted laws are strictly followed by government officials, eradication of drug abuse is not possible. Hostels have turned into hubs of drug supply due to which, most students are getting addicted to drugs. In order to eradicate drug addiction, elders should present themselves as role models, said Ivan D'souza, Advocate, and Secretary of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

He was addressing students on 'International Day Against Drug Abuse' held at Town Hall, here on Monday. He also said that condition of society has become so worse that even medical shops have started to sell tobacco products as they gain profit in it.

While speaking on the impact of drugs Iren Rebello, Skill Development and Livelihood Expert, D U D C, Mangalore, said that one of the prominent causes for underdevelopment of our country is drug addiction in youngsters, due to which an individual fails to identify his own skills and abilities and engages himself in antisocial activities.

Parents should also intervene and keep an eye on their child's pocket money spending, she advised. One of the best ways to keep oneself away from drugs is indulging in physical fitness activities, attending social welfare works etc, she informed.

However she admitted that one of the main causes of drug addiction is peer influence, because of which, children start drinking and smoke in order to fit into the norms of that group. Presenting her own example, she urged the students that if their family is into drug addiction then they should learn to fight against it rather than following their footsteps. She also blamed parents for drinking alcohol in family functions which triggers the urge to drink in children.

Dr. Ravish Thunga, Psychiatrist and Director Manaswini, Mangalore spoke on impact of drugs on mental health.

An oath was administered in order to help the drug addicts to come out of their ill habit, keeping oneself away from drugs and contributing to building a drugs-free society to all the students who were present at the venue.

The programme was organized by Link Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts, Mangalore in collaboration with ACCEPT, RRTC South Zone II, Kerala, Women and Child Development Department, Govt. of Karnataka and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Judi Mascarenis, Treasurer, Link AAAC , Dayavathi, Block Educational Officer, Mangalore, and Dr. Satheesh Rao, President, Link AAAC were present on the dais.

Students from different colleges were present occupying. Songs to create drug abuse awareness were sung by Tiruchitta Kalakadda team.

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Karnataka govt to build guest house for Kannadiga pilgrims in Ayodhya

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August 8,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 8: Anticipating a huge number of pilgrims from Karnataka to start visiting Ayodhya following the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Ram temple, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday requested his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath for two acres of land to build a 'yatri nivas' (guest house).

"A large number of pilgrims from Karnataka would be visiting Ayodhya. The government of Karnataka wishes to construct a yatri nivas for the pilgrims visiting Ayodhya," Yediyurappa wrote to Yogi.

"I request you to grant two acres of land in Ayodhya for this purpose," he said.

The Chief Minister said the yatri nivas will be constructed for the benefit of pilgrims from the southern state.

He also congratulated the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for successfully laying the foundation stone for the Ram temple on Wednesday.

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Use our money for corona patients. Dont waste tax payers money.

For Ayodhya pilgrims, Spend from your BJP looted money.

Our ruling govt is only interested in RAM Mandir and spending crores of rupees for the temple. Why the other community is not demanding fund from the GOVT?

Not bothered about the development of the country as currently we have no idea how to tackle the corona viurs. Ministers are keen on builing Guest house for pilgrims, Statue of RAM etc etc.

Please concentrate on how to minimise the Virus issue in KARNAKATA like other Gulf countries.

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Dr Sam Pitroda hods video conference with Indian Overseas Congress leaders in Middle East over Covid-19

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and implemented by respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown.

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken.

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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Home isolation for select covid patients in Karnataka: Here are guidelines

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July 3,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 3: The Karnataka government is allowing select asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic Covid-19 patients to recuperate at home as part of home isolation guidelines, an official said on Friday.

"Only those who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic shall be allowed to be in isolation at home," said a health official, highlighting that such patients should be properly oriented on home isolation.

However, before home isolation, a health team will visit the patient's house and assess its suitability for executing home isolation.

Similarly, the patient should be provided with a tele-consultation link for initial triage, daily follow up and during the entire home isolation time.

For a daily update, the patient isolated at home should give a report on his health status to the physician or health authorities.

"The home isolation shall be with the knowledge of the family members, neighbours, treating physician and local health authorities," said the official.

Though home isolation is allowed, it is not a blanket permission for all asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic cases in Karnataka to avail.

"Such cases should have the requisite facility at their residence for self-isolation and also for quarantining the family contacts. A care giver should be available to provide care on 24x7 basis," said the official.

Likewise, the caregiver should also have a regular communication link between him and the hospital during the home isolation.

No patient above 50 years will be allowed to avail home isolation.

"If the patient has the following comorbidities: hypertension, diabetes, obesity, thyroid disease, they shall be well managed and under good clinical control as assessed by medical officer," he said.

However, patients with comorbidities such as kidney diseases, dialysis, heart diseases, stroke, tuberculosis, cancer and HIV cannot avail home isolation.

Likewise, immunity compromised patients and those on steroids also cannot be on home isolation.

Though pregnant women are not allowed to avail this facility, lactating women are allowed after due instruction and assessment.

The Health Department has also issued several other guidelines and protocols for a patient choosing home isolation.

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