Fish eating reduces heart attacks'

March 19, 2011

Mangalore, March 19: Fish is healthy food. It has plenty of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) and rich in protein balanced with essential amino acids. Fish eating reduces heart attacks and heart diseases. It has been established by research, said Dr Shivananda Murthy, Former Director of Extension, KVAFSU and Professor, College of Fisheries, Mangalore.

He was addressing the participants after inaugurating the four days training programme on “Fish and freshwater prawn farming” at Bellare (Dr B R Ambedkar Bhavan), Sullia taluk on 16th March, 2011. Prof Murthy said, India stands second in farmed fish production in the world and there is lot of scope for taking up culture of Indian major carps, freshwater prawn , catfish, ornamental fish and other species. Unemployed youth, school drop outs and the like can make a livelihood by taking up ornamental fish breeding and rearing. Available ponds and tanks could be fruitfully used for farming fish. By taking up of fish production not only improve farm family income, but also ensure nutritional security of the family, since part of fish produced is consumed by the family and derive health benefits, Prof Shivananda Murthy said.

Madhava Gowda, President, Bellare Grama Panchayath, Seetha, Member of Grama Panchayath, Moideen Kunhi, Progressive Farmer, were present during the occasion. Dr Anjaneyappa, Head of Extension Education Center welcomed the guests and farmers. Dr E G Jayaraj, Professor, College of Fisheries, Mangalore participated as one of the resource persons. Mallesh, Asst Professor, Extension Education Center compeered the programme. A training manual was also released on the occasion. Forty farmers attended and benefited from the programme. In addition to lectures and practicals, visit to fish ponds was also scheduled in the training programme for the benefit of participants.

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Mangaluru: 28-year-old woman jumps to death from hospital building after losing newborn baby

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November 11,2024

Mangaluru: In a deeply tragic turn of events, a 28-year-old woman named Ranjitha, who had recently given birth but tragically lost her newborn, ended her life by suicide on Monday. She reportedly leapt from the fourth-floor window of Lady Goschen Hospital’s luggage room.

Ranjitha, whose strength and resilience had carried her through a difficult pregnancy, was scheduled for discharge on Monday. Her journey to Lady Goschen Hospital began on October 24, when she was transferred from Karkala. She was a high-risk patient, battling both hypertension and diabetes. At the time of her admission, she was just 27 weeks pregnant.

Due to the complexities of her health, doctors made the difficult decision to perform an emergency C-section on October 30. She delivered a baby girl, premature and weighing only 960 grams. The newborn was immediately moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where doctors did all they could. Despite these efforts, the baby passed away on November 3.

Ranjitha’s sorrow was profound. She stayed under hospital care even after her initial recovery and was preparing to go home on November 9. She had even requested a couple more days at the hospital, seeking time perhaps to cope with her unimaginable grief.

On the day of her discharge, a discharge card ready and her family eagerly waiting to take her home, Ranjitha reportedly made her way to the luggage room in the early hours. There, standing on a cot placed for patients' family members, she climbed to a window and fell from the fourth floor. Despite the attempts of another visitor to intervene, tragedy was inevitable. She was rushed to Government Wenlock Hospital, where doctors confirmed the worst—she was no more.

Dr. Durgaparasad M R, the Medical Superintendent at Lady Goschen Hospital, shared his grief and spoke of the ongoing investigation. A post-mortem is to be conducted, and the local Tahsildar will complete the necessary inquest procedures. Ranjitha’s exact reasons for taking this step are yet to be confirmed, though the weight of her recent losses paints a sorrowful picture.

If you or anyone you know is struggling emotionally, please remember that help is available. Reach out to mental health experts who can provide support and guidance. The toll-free helpline number 9152987821 is available to assist anyone in distress.

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