Another man dies of suspected Dengue fever in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A 53-year old man died on Monday in a private hospital in the city in a suspected case of Dengue fever. The deceased victim has been identified as Sudhakar Acharya, a resident of Pandeshwar.
Sudhakar Acharya, after complaining of high fever from several days was admitted to a private hospital in the city for treatment where he breathed his last on Monday evening.
According to the reports the family and friends of the victim had to struggle to manage to pay the hospital bills which had crossed over Rs. two lakhs. Sudhakar is survived by his wife, son and a daughter.
Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyasa Kamath visited the family of Sudhakar and assured them of getting financial aid from the government.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
