Karnataka caps cost of H1N1 test at Rs 25OO

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October 12, 2018

Bengaluru, Oct 12: With Karnatakareporting an alarming rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, the state health department on Thursday directed private hospitals not to charge more than Rs 2,500 for the throat swab test. The test is done for free at government hospitals.

This year, the state saw 441 cases of H1N1, with 99 of them being reported from Bengaluru city. This comes in the wake of certain hospitals allegedly overcharging patients for viral infection tests. There have been instances of the fee crossing Rs 4,000. The throat swab of the suspected patient is taken for testing the viral infection.

The department has also advised healthcare professionals in public and private sectors to get themselves vaccinated against influenza viral infection. “There are cases of seasonal viral infections—Influenza B and Influenza A H3N2— seen among patients. There are also viral flu cases,” said a doctor.

The BBMP has asked its primary health centres to keep adequate stock of tamiflu tablets and distribute pamphlets detailing the symptoms of H1N1 and precautions to be taken. If patients are found with the symptoms, the health staff must visit their houses and take necessary action.

According to the BBMP, the number of H1N1 cases has gone up since September 2018. While 45 cases were reported in the core zones of east (22) south (17) and west (6), 64 cases were registered in Bommanahalli (7), Mahadevapura (43) Rajarajeshwari Nagar (7), Yelahanka (6) and Dasarahalli (1).

No official declaration on Karnataka deaths

There were four cases of H1N1 deaths reported at the government-run Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases since August, and one more patient with H1N1 symptoms died in Mysuru on Wednesday. However, the health department has not yet declared any H1N1 deaths in the state. “The death audit committee is looking into these cases,” said officials.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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