Mulky: Ghastly accident leaves three dead, nine injured

February 15, 2011

Mulky, February 15: Three persons, including the driver were killed, and nine others injured when a Sports Utility Vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a roadside ditch at Kolnad near Padupanambur under Mulki police station limits on Tuesday.

According to an eye witness, the accident took place when the SUV in an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle veered to the left, lost control and fell into the ditch at around 1:00pm.

The victims have been identified as Mohammad Asif (24), the driver, his brother Mohammad Ashraf (26), sons of Ismaeel, a resident of Krishnapur and Imran (23) son of Hameed, a resident of Chokkabettu. The two brothers had a mobile shop in Krishnapur, while Imran was a cable worker at MRPL.

Among the nine injured who had been admitted at Unity Hospital in the city, the condition of 11 year old boy Afreedi, who has suffered head injuries is said to be serious. Hospital sources said that the boy was shifted to operation theatre from Intensive Care Unit at around 5:00pm for an emergency operation.

Other eight injured are Mohammad Azharuddin (21), son of Hasanabba, Mohammed Shamil (20) a student of Shrinivas College and son of Abbas, Mohammad Zahid (24) son of Ashraf, Mohammed Faizal (24), son of Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Ashraf Kutta (27) son of Abdullah, Nadeem (14), Sameer (24) Imran (20).

All the deceased and the injured were residents of Chokkabettu, Surathkal and nearby areas.

Imran, who is recovering at the hospital, revealed that he and his friends were on their way to Udupi after participating in Milad celebrations in their hometown, when the accident took place.

Mulky police have registered a case.

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Mangaluru: Protest erupts after poor road condition near Thokkottu claims woman’s life

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November 10,2024

Mangaluru: A tragic accident took place on Saturday at Chembugudde near Thokkottu, claiming the life of a 47-year-old woman after a tanker lorry ran over her. The victim, identified as Rahmat H Rashid, was riding pillion with her husband, Abdul Rashid G, on their scooter.

The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free.

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution.

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Mangaluru's Wenlock Hospital to Get Day-Care Chemotherapy Centre, Major Facelift Announced

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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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