Three Mangaloreans killed in car accident near Madina

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August 21, 2010

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Muhaaz Moideen, Afroza and Mariyam Nahiza ( From left to right )

Madina, August 22: Three people of two Mangalorean families including two children died on spot when the car, in which they were travelling, met with an accident, at An-Naqiya, a town situated nearly 100 kms away from here on Sunday evening August 21.

Six others have been injured, three of them critically, in the accident that took place at around 4:00pm, family sources said. According to sources, the car overturned due to the drowsiness of driver.

The deceased have been identified as BC Road-based Abdul Latheef (45), and Krishnapura based siblings Mariyam Nahiza (10) and Muhaaz Moideen (5).

Nine people comprising of driver Nazeer, hailing from BC Road, owner of the car Abdul Latheef, his wife Raihana Mumthaz, Moideen alias Unnha (45), hailing from Krishnapura, his wife Noor Jahan (35), their four children Mariyam Nahiza, Muhaaz Moideen, Rida Fathima and Aisha Firoz were returning from Madina to Dammam after performing Umrah together.

Abdurrahman Ahmed Jokatte, a relative of the victims told Costaldigest.com that the bodies of the victims have been kept in Meeqath hospital in Madina and injured have been admitted to King Fahad Hospital in the same city for treatment.

He said that the parents of the deceased children and the driver of the car sustained critical injuries in the crash, but, latest report stated that their condition is out of danger.

The two children, Afroza and Rida, who sustained severe head injuries, have been responding well to the treatment while the condition of their mother Noor Jahan continues to be critical, according to family sources.

Several Mangaloreans from Madina and surrounding areas rushed to the hospital immediately after they heard the news.
Meanwhile, efforts are under way to secure the possession of the bodies for last rites and according to sources, the paper work is in the final stage. The burial is likely to take place in Madina once the necessary procedures are completed.

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November 13,2024

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In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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November 17,2024

Mangaluru: District-in-Charge Minister and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, announced that a day-care chemotherapy centre will soon be established at District Wenlock Hospital. Speaking to mediapersons after reviewing the activities at Wenlock and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, he shared the government’s plans to enhance healthcare services in the region.

Key Initiatives Announced

•    Day-Care Chemotherapy Centre:

  • Ten beds will be reserved for cancer patients.
  • The government will collaborate with Yenepoya Hospital to provide chemotherapy treatments.
  • All required facilities for the centre are already in place, awaiting inauguration by the Chief Minister.

•    Wenlock Hospital Facelift:

  • Critical Care Block: To be built at a cost of ₹24 crore.
  • Integrated Public Health (IPH) Lab: Planned with a budget of ₹1 crore.
  • New OPD Block: As per a 2017 agreement, KMC Hospital will take up construction. Discussions with KMC management are underway.

•    Additional Requirements:

  • A new mortuary and post-mortem building.
  • Paramedical college building.
  • Modern kitchen.
  • Bridge connecting two buildings within the hospital.

•    Total facelift cost: ₹6 crore to ₹10 crore, utilizing funds from the Department of Health and Family Welfare and CSR contributions.

•    Timeline:
By December or January, priority works will be finalized. The superintendents of Wenlock and Lady Goschen Hospitals are scheduled to visit Bengaluru next week to discuss these projects.

•    MRI Fee Allegations:
The minister assured that allegations of patients being charged for MRI scans at Wenlock Hospital will be resolved at the earliest.
These measures aim to improve healthcare accessibility and infrastructure, positioning Wenlock Hospital as a state-of-the-art facility in the region.

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