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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM Siddaramaiah to release book honouring B.M. Thippeswamy's legacy on May 26
The revised edition of Muttisikonduvaru, a book chronicling the life and legacy of the late Dr. B.M. Thippeswamy, will be released on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Kondajji Auditorium, Bharat Scouts and Guides campus, Palace Road. Edited by writer B.T. Jahnavi, daughter of Dr. Thippeswamy, the book has been reworked to present his life and ideas to a new generation of readers. The edition is being published by Bee Culture, led by Vishnukumar and Dilawar Ramdurg. 'My father, Dr. Thippeswamy, was a prominent ophthalmologist, a member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission, and a legislator. Known for his principled public life, he was deeply involved in efforts to dismantle caste-based discrimination,' Ms. Jahnavi said. This book, marking the centenary of his birth, brings together personal reflections and lived experiences, particularly his encounters with untouchability and the social barriers of his time. Ms. Jahnavi noted that her father's life was guided by integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice. His work continues to serve as a touchstone for those striving toward social equity. The event will be attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who will officially release the book. Rajya Sabha MP L. Hanumanthaiah and former MLC Mohan Kondajji will attend as guests of honor. Scholars Du. Saraswati and V.L. Narasimhamoorthy will provide an introduction to the book and reflect on its relevance. As part of the anniversary, apart from the book release, there is no other programme being organised, she said.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Chikkamagaluru DHO issues notices to doctors for referring patients to private scanning centres
The District Health Officer (DHO) has issued notices to two doctors at the district hospital in Chikkamagaluru seeking responses with regard to allegations of referring patients to private scanning centres and insisting them to purchase medicines from private medical shops. The DHO issued notices on Thursday following the surprise visit by members of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Shashidhar Kosambe and Thippeswamy, members of the commission, visited the hospital on Wednesday. During their visit, they interacted with the public about the services available. Many patients reportedly told the members that Puttappa and Pandurangaiah, both obstetrician-gynaecologists, referred patients to get scanning done in private centres and also insisted that they purchase medicine from private shops. The commission members questioned the necessity of referring patients to private scanning centres when a radiologist and scanning equipment were available at the district hospital. They also wondered why patients should purchase medicine outside when there was a sufficient stock in the hospital. Based on the commission's observation, the DHO has issued notices to both the doctors, asking them to give a written response within seven days. Nursing homes Similarly, the DHO has issued notices to two private nursing homes, Lakshmi Medicare on Market Road and Prashanthi Hospital at Shankarapura, for failing to follow the norms as per the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994. The commission members and officers of the Health Department visited these centres on Wednesday and noticed discrepancies in displaying the rate chart, maintaining records, besides violating the norms with respect to the size of the scanning room. The scanning centres have been asked to give written responses within three days. Besides, the DHO has issued a notice to District Family Welfare Officer Shashikala M. for failing to ensure the private scanning centres follow the norms strictly.
