Mangaluru: Lady Goschen Hospital creates record by conducting 800 deliveries in a month

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November 3, 2020

Mangaluru, Nov 3: The Karnataka government-run Lady Goschen Hospital here witnessed a record number of 800 deliveries in October.

On an average, the hospital was witnessing 450 to 500 deliveries per month. In September, 650 deliveries were recorded. Of the 800 deliveries in October, 379 were caesarean while the remaining were normal.

Even Covid-19 infected pregnant women were undergoing treatment at Wenlock Covid Hospital. In order to ensure hassle-free delivery, a separate 23-bed Covid maternity block was set up at the Lady Goschen Hospital.

Pregnant women from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Davangere, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, neighbouring Kasargod and Kannur districts had been admitted to the hospital, which has 272 beds. There are 28 additional beds, 12 ventilators and six ICU beds with ventilators.

Shortage of beds in private hospitals, exorbitant bills among others were the reasons behind the people's decision to visit the government hospital, working in association with KMC. Besides, facilities too have been upgraded at the hospital in recent years and the hospital now has 32 doctors.

Lady Goschen Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Durgaprasad said, “The deliveries have increased in the month of October. The service by doctors and staff at the hospital is good and facilities too have increased in the hospital in order to serve the patients in a better manner.”

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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