Technical Committee issues guidelines for celebration of Dasara festivities

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October 10, 2020

Mysuru, Oct 10: The Technical Committee, headed by Dr M K Sudharan, has issued guidelines with restriction for the 'Dasara festival beginning from Oct 17 this year.

As per guidelines, the festival, including culture programmes, will be held only at Sri Chamundeshwari temple, atop of the Chamundi hills and at Mysuru Palace only.

The team led by Dr Sudharshan, Dr Hamood Sheriff, Member Secretary and Dr Lokesh Alahari member of TAC visited both the places on Friday. After consultation with Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sinduri, decided to strictly limit the entry up to 200 persons only.

Whereas in Mysuru Palace, cultural programmes in the evening for 8 days from October 17 to 24 with limitation to just two hours per day by local artists only and not exceeding 50 persons.

The Committee also recommended that the illumination –selected areas- in the evening 1900 hours to 2100 hours for ten days only.

On the finale of the 'Dasara festivities', the famous 'Dasara' procession (jamboo savari) was only limited palace premises, with 300 persons shall be allowed with all covid precautions.

The team said in view of the ongoing Covid pandemic with fatality, it is strongly recommended making "Dasara" 2020 celebrations virtual for the public. Consequently, the public is not allowed this year for all the events.

The number of persons to be allowed for the events shall be strictly adhered to RT-PCR negative test report done after October 14 shall be mandatory for all those attending the events this includes officials, staff, security personnel media personnel and others.

The artists are other performers shall be local artists preferably from Mysuru and other districts of Karnataka only.

The district administration shall organise adequate and appropriate publicity well in advance this year following restrictions due to Covid-19.

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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.