Karnataka: Smugglers decamp with 150 sandalwood trees

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September 10, 2020

Shivamogga, Sept 10: Smugglers chopped down 150 sandalwood trees belonging to a farmer and decamped with logs from a village in Shivamogga district in Karnataka.

Lokeshwara (69), who purchased 6,000 saplings of sandalwood from the State government in 2013-2014, and planted it in 20 acres of land, demanded a provision for insurance for such high-value crop.

"Within a couple of weeks, smugglers chopped and decamped with nearly 150 trees. I lodged a complaint at the police station but they asked the Forest Department to look into the matter. It is a high-value crop. Sandalwood trees planters should have insurance cover," said Lokeshwara.

As per the State Forest Department, they can assist farmers in finding the culprit, but the protection of the valuable crop is their own responsibility.

"Sandalwood is a valuable tree and the Karnataka Forest Department has been encouraging farmers to grow more sandalwood trees because there is a lot of demand for it. But, we can only assist the farmers in finding the culprits in case of illicit cutting. Protection of the valuable crop is their own responsibility," said GU Shankar, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Karnataka Forest Department.

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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.