H1N1 cases in Udupi on the rise

July 13, 2011

Udupi, July 13: The H1N1 cases in Udupi are on the rise in the coast once again this year and two persons from the district out of 6 have died of H1N1 since the last two months. Speaking to Deccan Herald, DHO Dr Ramachandra Bairy informed that as many as 119 cases have been diagnosed till date at KMC Manipal, of which 32 have died since its detection in 2009, he added. In 2009, as many as 29 H1N1 cases were detected, of which one succumbed to death. In the year 2010, about 81 cases were diagnosed at KMC Manipal, of which 25 died due to H1N1.

In 2011, till date as many as 9 cases have been diagnosed in the district, of which 6 have succumbed to death. Of the 9 cases, three belong to Udupi district, he added. Briefing the measures taken to prevent this airborne influenza Bairy said that the health department has taken preventive measures against the spread of the disease and also to treat the patients with the symptoms. Out of the two persons, who died of H1N1 in the district, one was from within Manipur Primary Health Centre jurisdiction in Udupi taluk and other from Hebri.

Out of two people from the same family from Hebri who developed symptoms of swine flu, one has recovered, while the other succumbed, Bairy informed.

He said that the department has convened three meetings of doctors and others to alert them towards the H1N1scare, and educate them about the measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the disease and treatment of the patients. He said that the medicine Tami flu syrup and tablets are in sufficient quantity in the district and have been supplied to all the primary health centers. He also added that the chances of getting infection goes up when many people come together from outside the district for attending functions.

H1N1, the influenza that shook the entire world, attacked Udupi district in August 2009 with Manipal Institute of Technology student Balasubramanium being the first victim.

Balasubramanium was infected with the influenza during his tour to London.

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Roadblock to Relief: Speaker Khader’s Push to Expand Key NH-66 Stretch from Nanthoor to Talapady

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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