'Karnataka govt will encourage all AYUSH practices including homeopathy'

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December 31, 2020

Bengaluru, Dec 30: There is a need to develop medicine for COVID-19 under Homeopathy as well, said Health & Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar here on Wednesday.

He was speaking at the Homeopathy Day function at RGUHS in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Emphasising the importance of research in medical science the minister said that there is a need to focus more on research in medical education as India has become a mere importer and manufacturer.

Arsenicum album is said to be effective in controlling COVID-19, but there is a need to develop proper medicine for corona in homeopathy as well, he said.

We should encourage homeopathy practice. It was widely used when typhoid was detected. PM Narendra Modi has given more importance to Ayush. Our government led by CM B S Yediyurappa will be deputing one Ayush doctor at each PHCs across the state, said the minister.

Referring to the new variant of the COVID-19 Dr Sudhakar said that 107 UK returnees have tested positive for corona. Out of which 20 people have contracted the new mutant virus. 8 people in Delhi and 7 in Karnataka have contracted this new variant. 3 under BBMP limits and 4 in Shivamogga have been infected, he said. Everyone must follow the government guidelines to contain new variant, institutional quarantine must be strictly adhered with, he added.

The minister also inaugurated the 'Shri H N Tippeswamy and Smt Shantamma Memorial Lecture - 2020' organised by RGUHS on account of World Homeopathy Day.

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NRI from Udupi wins Rs 50 crore in Abu Dhabi’s big ticket draw

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February 4,2026

An Indian resident who won the Dh20 million (approximately Rs 50 crore) jackpot in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw has told of his joy at sharing his life-changing fortune with a friend.

Shanthanu Shettigar, a shop manager in Muscat, regularly buys tickets for the monthly grand prize draw with one of his closest friends – and the pair won on February 3.

Mr Shettigar, 33, who is from Udyavar in Udupi district of the southern state of Karnataka and has lived in the Omani capital for eight years, said he was left speechless after learning of his success.

“When I first moved to Muscat, many of my colleagues were purchasing Big Ticket, which encouraged me to give it a try,” he said.

“I started buying tickets on my own, and later began sharing tickets with a close friend. The ticket that brought me this win was one we purchased together.”

“Like most people, I receive a lot of spam calls, and I was fully absorbed in my work as well. I knew the live draw was taking place tonight, but I never imagined my name would be announced,” he said.

“When I realised it was real and that I had won, I was honestly speechless. It still hasn’t fully sunk in, but I’m extremely happy.”

Mr Shettigar is not sure how he will spend his share of the money, but encouraged others to take part.

“This win was completely unexpected, so I want to take some time to think things through before deciding what to do next,” he said.

“I would definitely encourage others to participate with Big Ticket, whether with family or friends – you never know when your moment might come.”

The Big Ticket was established in 1992 with an initial first prize of Dh1 million. It is one of the most popular monthly raffles in the UAE.

It has transformed the lives of many people across the Emirates and beyond.

Entry to the Big Ticket Millionaire is Dh500. Tickets can be bought online or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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