Dakshina Kannada district second in development work

Mangalore, November 15: The district has improved by leaps and bounds because it was in 20th position in the past, said Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat President Shailaja Bhat.

Speaking at the Karnataka Development Porgrammes monthly review meeting here on Friday, she said that it is time for the district to strive for the top position.

“The Taluk Panchayat officials should visit Gram Panchayats and look at the implementation of development programmes. The district should become a model in reaching the targets set by the Government,” Shailaja Bhat said.

Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr K N Vijayaprakash said the Zilla Panchayat has taken up several programmes for decentralization of power.He directed the officials to look into the grievances of the public at all the offices coming under the jurisdiction of the Zilla Panchayat and specifically asked the Zilla Panchayat engineering division to completed the projects within the stipulated period.

The CEO said that the development programmes under Ambedkar Vasathi yojane has not reached the target. A separate meeting will be convened on the same at the earliest.

All the departments of the Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayats in the district have been asked to earmark Saturday afternoons, barring second Saturday, for disposal of files.

He said that there was no scope for keeping pending files and the files relating to drinking water, street lights, and such other services should be given priority for disposal.

Dhanya Rao and Dhanraj who won gold and silver medals in skating competition held at Shanghai were felicitated with citation and Rs 10,000 each. Project Director Seethamma, Deputy Secretary Shivarame Gowda, Chief Project officer Nazeer, and others were present.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.