Latest 1.5T MRI and MDCT inaugurated at KMC Hospital

September 10, 2011

Mangalore, September 10: The latest 1.5 Tesla Seimens Avanto Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine and the GE Bright speed Multislice CT machine was inaugurated in Dept of Radiadiagnosis and Imaging, KMC Hospitals, here on Saturday.

District In-charge Minister Krishna J Palemar, and Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel jointly inaugurated the machines.

Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal University, Maj. Gen (Retd.) Dr G Rajagopal AVSM, Dean KMC Mangalore, Dr. Sunil Deshpande, Senior Vice President Operations KMC Hospital, Mangalore, Dr. Ajith Mahale, Head, Dept of Radiadiagnosis & Imaging, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, Dr Anand Venugopal, Deputy Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital, Dr. B R Ambedkar Circle, Mangalore and Dr. Madhusudan Upadya, Deputy Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore were also present for the occasion.

Dr. Sunil Deshpande welcomed the gathering. Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Dr.G Rajagopal AVSM gave the inaugural address and stated that modern facilities are immensely required in our country for better treatment purposes and we are very glad that we can bring such facilities within the reach of people in and around Mangalore.

Fr. H S Ballal spoke on the advancements being made in the imaging technology worldwide and how it tremendously helps in medical treatment.

Mr Palemar and Mr Kateel congratulated the Manipal group on making such facilities available to the society under one roof. KMC Hospital is a one stop designation with the availability of highly skilled and experienced fulltime radiologists and technicians and other support staffs and facilities required to treat emergency cases 24hours.

The latest 1.5 Tesla Seimens Avanto Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine which is imported from Germany is state of the art equipment which is capable of delivering high quality images for patient management. Other benefits of this system faster imaging, no claustrophobia is caused to the patients, whole body imaging, TIM whole spine and body, ideal in uncooperative patients and children, latest imported software, high quality joint imaging, spectroscopy (molecular imaging for tumors), abdominal imaging in renal failure, non-invasive vascular imaging.

The GE Bright speed Multislice CT machine with pitch booster aids in rapid scanning with minimal radiation exposure. This machine is imported from USA with all the latest software and technology. The benefits of MDCT-GE Bright Speed is that the scanning fast, whole body imaging can be done in a short time, it is ideal for vascular imaging, high quality reconstructed images in all planed, high resolution images of small parts like middle and inner ear, 3D reconstruction for bones and in trauma cases, used for cardiac screening and endoluminal Imaging.

Dr Ajith Mahale, proposed the vote-of thanks. Dr.Sonali Ullal, Assoc. Prof. Dept of Radiadiagnosis and Imaging, KMC Hospital, Mangalore anchored the programme.

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January 9,2025

Udupi: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 38-year-old woman from Karkala in Udupi district, has reportedly lost Rs 24 lakh to a digital arrest scam. The victim, Preema Sheril D'Souza, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated through fake calls and threats.

According to the complaint filed, the incident unfolded on Tuesday when Preema received a call at 12:30 pm from an individual claiming to represent the Delhi Telecom Department. The caller alleged that another SIM card had been purchased using her Aadhaar number and was being used for illegal activities in Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple cases being registered against her.

To add credibility to the scam, the caller arranged a video call where a person dressed as a police officer introduced himself as a CBI official. This individual instructed her to cooperate with the "investigation" and warned her not to disclose the matter to anyone. The scammer also issued threats, claiming that harm would come to her husband and child if she failed to comply.

Under duress, Preema was coerced into sharing her bank account details and transferring a staggering Rs 24 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters. She transferred Rs 14 lakh to an account in Federal Bank and Rs 10 lakh to an account in Yes Bank via RTGS from her Fixed Deposit account. The threats of an arrest warrant further pressured her into complying with the scammers' demands.

Upon realizing the fraud, she reported the incident to the authorities. A case has since been registered at the Karkala Rural Police Station, and investigations are underway.

This incident serves as a critical reminder to stay vigilant against such scams. Individuals are advised to verify the identity of callers and refrain from sharing sensitive information or transferring money without proper authentication. If you encounter similar fraudulent activities, report them immediately to the police or cybercrime cell.

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January 4,2025

Mangaluru: In a shocking case of fraud, six individuals posing as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) swindled a beedi businessman of Rs 25 to 30 lakh in cash and five mobile phones at Kolnad in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada on Friday night.

The incident came to light after Mohammed Iqbal, 27, lodged a complaint with the police, stating that his father, a beedi trader, was targeted by the imposters.

According to the complaint, the six accused arrived at the businessman’s residence around 8:10 pm in a car with Tamil Nadu registration plates. Claiming to be ED officials, they announced that they had orders to search the house and began confiscating mobile phones from the family members.

The fraudsters reportedly discovered Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in cash, which the businessman had kept aside for business purposes. They claimed that keeping such a large amount was illegal and threatened to arrest him unless he complied. By 10:30 pm, the group left the house, instructing the businessman to submit documents at the ED office in Bengaluru to reclaim the money.

Later, upon discussing the incident with his family, Iqbal realized that the individuals were not ED officials but fraudsters who had impersonated authorities to rob them.

A case has been registered at Vittal Police Station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. An investigation is underway, and the police have promised swift action to apprehend the culprits.

Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yathish N, along with senior officers, visited the crime scene and assured the family that the perpetrators would be brought to justice at the earliest.

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January 13,2025

Mangaluru: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Singapore remain determined to establish direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore despite setbacks. This follows Air India Express' (AIE) recent decision to postpone its planned direct flight service on this route, disappointing many expats.

In response, NRIs have proposed an alternative solution: extending IndiGo's existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru. Currently, the Singapore-Bengaluru flight lands at Kempegowda International Airport at 7:40 AM, but passengers cannot board the 9:00 AM Bengaluru-Mangaluru connection due to insufficient transit time. Extending the Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru would address this issue and benefit travelers.

Rajesh H. Acharya, director of HQ Connections in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed disappointment over AIE's handling of the situation. "We’ve been advocating for this route since 2017, and it was close to becoming a reality. However, the sudden postponement and lack of stakeholder support have delayed our efforts," he said.

A petition has been submitted to IndiGo Airlines requesting the introduction of a direct Mangaluru-Singapore flight. Alternatively, it suggests extending IndiGo’s existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to include Mangaluru. Expats have also approached Scoot Airlines in Singapore for direct connectivity. However, the lack of 'Point of Call' status for Mangaluru Airport remains a significant hurdle for international flights.

Despite the challenges, NRIs continue their efforts to make direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore a reality.

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