Mangalore University hosts blood donation camp

November 23, 2012

Mangalore, November 23: Departments of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) and Master of Social Work of Mangalore University on Friday organised a 'blood donation camp' in association with the Lions, Lioness and Leo Club of Mangalagangothri and India Red Cross Society of India on the University campus, near here.

Addressing the gathering, chief guest Dr Shantharam Shetty M, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University said, that blood donation is the greatest of all as it saves the life of the people. “As a surgeon I have faced many problems due to the shortage of blood supply in case of emergency”, he recalled.

Encouraging the young generation to donate blood, he said, “It is the right time to give blood” and lauded the University for giving that opportunity to the students.

Citing the statistics of the need of blood in India, M B Sadashiv of Lions' Club said, “There is need of 10 million units of blood whereas we have only five million units of them”.

In his presidential address, Prof TC Shivshankara Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University said, “As many as 65 per cent of India's population is below 35 years old. Students should make use of this opportunity”, he said. He also promised to carry this venture forward.

Dr G P Shivram of MCJ Dept welcomed and Dr Mohan S Singe of MSW Dept thanked the gathering. Dr Waheeda Sultana, chairperson of MCJ Dept, P Bhagavandas kajava, Vinatha Kajava, PS Prabhakar, Dr Kishore Kumar CK, students and faculty of various departments of Mangalore University were present at the occasion.

Followed by the stage programme, students, members of various organisations, faculty donated blood at the Health Centre, Mangalore University.

On the same occasion, Mangalore University 'Blood Donor's Group' was formed intending to give blood in emergency cases.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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