UT Khader: Aarogya Soudha to come up in Mangalore

October 2, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 2: The Department of Health and Family Welfare will construct an'Aarogya Soudha' in the city at the cost of Rs 8 crore, which will house all offices coming under the department at the district-level. A sum of Rs 4.5 crore has been released for the project, informed Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader.

Addressing mediapersons at a press conference here on Wednesday, he said that a site feasible for constructing the building would soon be identified with the help of the District Health Officer (DHO) and work would begin thereafter. The Department has planned to set-up an Aarogya Soudha at the district-level in each district in the future, he said.

Sanction of government high schools and degree college

The Mangalore MLA said that the government had sanctioned the construction of two government high schools in Ambalamogaru village and Kumpala in Someshwara village in Mangalore taluk. A government degree college has also been sanctioned to be constructed in Mudipu. Further, proposals for the construction of a government post-graduate college and a government industrial training institute in Kotekar have been sent to the Ministry of Education, he said.

Fishing docks and jetty in Kotekar

As per the long-standing demand of fishermen in Ullal, fishing docks and a jetty will be constructed in Kotepura, Ullal, for which a sum of Rs 1.5 crore has been sanctioned. An additional Rs 3.5 crore will be sanctioned for the project, he said.

For the ease of people and students crossing the Nethravathi river in the taluk, passenger jetties will be constructed in Harekala, Arkula, Sajipanadu and Thumbay at a cost of Rs 30 lakhs each. Construction of jetties in Kavoor, Inoli and Farangipet in the future is also being deliberated upon, he informed.

‘Work to be undertaken in three stages to check sea-erosion'

Mr Khader said that work would be undertaken in three stages to tackle the problem of sea-erosion along the coast in Ullal region. A sum of Rs 25 crore will be released in the first stage for the construction of in-shore berms, for which a tender has been called. A sum of Rs 62 crore will be released in the second stage for the construction of off-shore artificial reefs, and Rs 46 crore will be released in the third stage for the reconstruction of breakwaters, he said.

He said that two-laning of the Thokkottu-Mudipu-Melkar road would be undertaken by the Public Work Department.

Low-cost housing for families

A site of 13-acre of land had been identified near Mangalore University in Konaje to provide low-cost housing for middle-class families and families belonging to the lower strata.

He also said that the district Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore would soon be fully computerised, and an amount of Rs 1 crore would be released for achieving the same.

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DK-Udupi local authorities' constituency by-poll: 4 candidates – Cong, BJP, SDPI, Ind – in fray

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October 8,2024

Mangaluru: The by-election to the legislative council from the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi local authorities' constituency will be a contest among four candidates. An independent candidate, Muhammed Riyaz, has withdrawn his nomination on Monday, the last day for withdrawal.

Deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP stated that candidates Kishore BR (BJP), Raju Poojary (Congress), Anwar Sadat S (SDPI), and Dinakar Ullal (independent) will be in the fray.

Polling will be held at 392 booths in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts between 8am and 4pm on Oct 21.

A total of 6,032 voters from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are eligible to vote. While there will be 234 polling booths in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi will have 158 stations. Gram panchayat members, corporators of the Mangaluru City Corporation, members of city municipal councils, town municipal councils, town panchayats, MLAs, MLCs, and Lok Sabha members are eligible to vote.

Election observer of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Pankaj Kumar Pandey, reviewed the poll preparations at the deputy commissioner's office on Monday. He issued directions to officials regarding arrangements to be made during the election and counting of votes.

The deputy commissioner stated that out of 6,032 voters, 3,127 are women and 2,905 are men. He said the counting of votes will be held at St Aloysius PU College in the city on Oct 24.

Udupi deputy commissioner Vidya Kumari K, city police commissioner Anupam Agrawal, Dakshina Kannada ZP CEO Anandh K, Dakshina Kannada SP Yathish N, Udupi SP Arun K, and additional deputy commissioners Santhosh Kumar G and Mamatha Devi were present.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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