Bengaluru, Jun 19: Renowned theater personality and writer D K Chowta, passed away on Wednesday.
He was 82. He was survived two sons and a large number of friends and fans.
Chowta, well known in the world of theatre, was the promoter of a theatre troupe “Ranga Niranthara” and was named as the President of the “CGK National Theatre Festival” held last year.
Udupi, Apr 12: A family’s visit to a resort to enjoy Eid-ul-Fitr holidays turned tragic as a 10-year-old boy drowned in the swimming pool at Hengavalli in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Azeez, a Class 4 student at Darussalam English Medium School in Hoode.
Azeez was, who had gone to the resort along with his parents, was playing in the pool when he lost balance and drowned. Even though he was rescued, he was in a critical condition and later breathed his last.
The family members have accused the negligence of the resort management as the reason for Azeez's death. They said that the incident occurred due to the absence of safety equipment like life jackets and the lack of lifeguards near the swimming pool.
A case has been registered at Shankaranarayana police station and investigations are underway.
Mangaluru: After as the state health ministry issued guidelines to the public in view of a heatwave, the health department in Dakshina Kannada has advised people to be cautious about the impact of heatstroke, including heat rash, heat edema, heat cramps, heat tetany, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion.
Dakshina Kannada district nodal officer for climate change, Dr Naveenchandra Kulal, said that the impact of heat-related illness can also be found in the district, when there is a variation of about 4.5⁰C from the normal temperature.
Dr Kulal told media persons here on Friday, that the impact of heat-related illness is not confined to Raichur, Kalaburagi, and other North Karnataka districts.
“Those who reside inside tin sheet houses and closed environments are likely to suffer from heatstroke. People should hydrate themselves by drinking more water and avoid working under the direct Sun. Heat exhaust fans can be used. Though no heatstroke cases have been reported in the district, any negligence may cause heatstroke,” he said.
DHO Dr Thimmaiah HR said that hotels and restaurants should supply boiled water, and they should clean the overhead tanks once every three months. The filter of drinking water units should be cleaned frequently, he said.
He also directed paying guest accommodations to supply fresh food to inmates.
“We have received complaints of many paying guest accommodations serving sambar cooked the previous day to inmates. Stale food should be avoided, as there are chances of food contamination. Plastics should be avoided while packing food in hotels. As per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines, the use of plastic to pack hot food is restricted,” the DHO said.
Mangaluru, Apr 26: Voting underway in Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency amidst tight security, with voters exuding enthusiasm to cast their franchise, many of them for the first time.
The constituency registered an impressive 30.96% voter turnout by 11.35 am.
Voters are bearing the scorching sun while stepping out to exercise their franchise as heat wave is sweeping through the state.
Candidates, elected representatives and bureaucrats were among the early voters in the seat.
Congress candidate Padmaraj R, who reached the booth number 179 at Kapitanio along with his family, cast his vote.
Speaker of Karnataka legislative assembly U T Khader arrived at booth number 103 at Boliyaru government school of Ullal, along with his wife, daughter and cast his vote standing in queue.
Incumbent MP and BJP leader Nalin Kumar Kateel cast his vote at St Aloysius School near Ladyhill.
Details to follow.
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