Bhatkal family did not hide facts, Mangaluru hospital issues clarification
Mangaluru: After a series of news reports claimed that a family hailing from Bhatkal on May 11 had hid facts to get treatment for a six-year old kid and had informed the hospital authorities that they hailed from Kundapur, the issue was widely shared and discussed on social media platforms.
Believed to be a COVID Hotspot in Uttara Kannada District, Bhatkal was already in headlines and this only added fuel to the fire. Soon, the social media users and media houses began blaming the family for manipulating facts and going out of the right way to get treatment for the kid. Several media reports had claimed that following the incident, the Tejasvini Hospital, where the patient was admitted had been completely sealed down and all the staff of the hospital were sent to quarantine.
The reports of the hospital being sealed down and staff being sent to quarantine was also proved wrong as no such measures were taken by the District Administration or by the hospital, hence a section of media houses were caught on the backfoot for delivering and spreading fake and baseless news in the backdrop of Corona Virus.
Tejasvini hospital where the kid was treated has now issued a clarification explaining the sequence of events that panned out on May 11 at the hospital. In the official statement the hospital have also made it a point that as reported by the media houses, the family did not hid or manipulate facts at the hospital.
The six-year old child, according to the hospital statement was admitted to the hospital with a displaced fracture of the elbow and absent pulse in the hand.
“As the child was hailing from a COVID Hotspot as Bhatkal had 10-12 Corona positive cases, the patient and mother were isolated and the district health officials were duly informed. As the mother was emotional and anxious it appeared that she had upper respiratory symptoms and hence once again the district health officials suggested getting a ‘throat swab’ done of both mother and child which was duly done by the health authorities in the evening of 11th May” the statement from hospital added.
“The family at no time hid the fact that they were from Bhatkal and infact had produced the ‘Aadhar card’ at the time of admission itself. What is important is that the family came to Mangalore for a medical emergency without hiding any facts and the needful was done and the child is now doing well” the hospital clarified in the statement.
The hospital further added that the child was recovering well and the pulse in her hand returned while the throat swabs report of both mother and the child returned negative following which both of them were discharged late evening on May 13.
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US lawmakers seek clarity over financial burden, human cost, endgame in Iran conflict
Washington: Tensions rose at the US Capitol on Tuesday as lawmakers sought clearer answers from the Trump administration on the objectives, duration and costs of the ongoing military campaign against Iran, even as preparations advanced for votes aimed at curbing the president’s war powers.
Senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, briefed members of the House and Senate for a second consecutive day behind closed doors, as reported by the Associated Press. The sessions came ahead of votes on war powers resolutions that would limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue joint US-Israel operations without congressional approval.
Rubio told reporters that the president acted to prevent Iran from striking first. He rejected suggestions that Washington moved only because Israel was poised to launch its own offensive, saying instead that Trump believed the weekend presented a rare opportunity to act with maximum impact. “There is no way in the world that this terroristic regime was going to get nuclear weapons, not under Donald Trump’s watch,” Rubio said.
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The conflict has widened following US and Israeli airstrikes on February 28 that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has since launched missile attacks targeting US military bases in the region. At least six American service personnel have died so far.
The administration has indicated that supplemental funding may be required to sustain operations. It added that the concerns among lawmakers about the financial burden and potential for a prolonged engagement has disrupted legislative business, sharpening political divisions at the start of a competitive midterm election cycle.
Associated Press cited Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer’s concerns about what he described as possible “mission creep.” Senator Angus King questioned whether the United States had been drawn into war at Israel’s urging, while Senator Elizabeth Warren asked how the campaign aligned with Trump’s “America First” pledge to avoid extended foreign conflicts.
Defence official Elbridge Colby told senators the president had directed the military to degrade Iran’s missile capabilities and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, stressing that the objective was not nation-building. Trump, speaking separately from the Oval Office, dismissed claims that Israel had forced his decision and suggested the conflict could continue if necessary. He has not ruled out deploying US ground troops.
Senator Richard Blumenthal was quoted by Associated Press as saying that he feared the possibility of American boots on the ground while Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin defended the operation, saying the president had acted decisively.
Uncertainty over Iran’s future leadership has added to concerns, with questions mounting about who might succeed Khamenei as Trump rejected the idea of backing Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran’s former monarchy. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the future of Iran should be determined by its people and House Speaker Mike Johnson said the United States would not engage in nation-building.
Lawmakers from both parties also reported a surge in calls from constituents seeking assistance for Americans attempting to leave the region as hostilities intensify.
The US Constitution grants Congress the right to declare war, however presidents have routinely begun military activities without formal declarations. Both houses are anticipated to vote on proposals that would require explicit congressional approval to continue operations. Some members have also argued that if constraints are not imposed, Congress should consider issuing an Authorization for the Use of Military Force to put lawmakers on the record.
Associated Press quoted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries questioning the rationale for the campaign and saying there would be strong support among Democrats for the resolution. Johnson, however, warned that restricting the president during active combat could pose risks.
