Breast Clinic Inaugurated at Kasturba Hospital Manipal

October 24, 2011

Udupi, October 24: Inaugurating the Breast Clinic, Vasanthi R Pai, Chairperson – Hostel Management Committee, said that Indian Women generally neglect their health. They would be busy taking care of their Children's health, their husband's health and their family. If something happens to them the entire family suffers.

Mrs Pai called upon all women above the age of 40 to make it a practice to undergo Mammography screening program every year. Best protection is early detection, she added.

Dr Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor, Manipal University released the Information brochure about the Breast Clinic.

Speaking on this occasion, Dr K Ramnarayan said that the support of NGO's and Women's associations like Innerveil, POWER and Lioness Club is essential to create awareness of breast disease amongst the public. The print and visual media with focused articles on breast diseases including breast cancer is also essential for the awareness.

Dr P Sripathi Rao, Dean KMC Manipal quoting Dr Ramdas M Pai said that the results of treatment for Breast Cancer is better in the United States because of early diagnosis and treatement. Newer lifestyle, late marriage, fewer children, lesser duration of breast feeding the children has resulted in the increase in incidence of Breast Cancer. Self examination of breast for any changes is the best practice for early identification.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Pulgaonkar, Medical Superintendent said that “The unique feature of the Breast Clinic is that it coordinate the services of a multidisciplinary team of general surgeon, radiation oncologist for radiotherapy and medical oncologist chemotherapy and several essential ancillary services like the physiotherapist, psychologist and geneticist and support services like radiology services, mammogram etc.

Dr Stanley Mathews, Professor and Unit Head, Dept Surgery is the Consultant at the new Breast Clinic.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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