45-day-old girl dies in Belthangady hospital, family allege medical negligence

Vartha Bharati | 09-08-2023 | 17:51:00 IST

Belthangady: The Belthangady Government Hospital staff members are facing allegations of negligence following the unfortunate demise of a 45-day-old girl on Tuesday. The incident has stirred concerns over the quality of care provided by the hospital.

The infant, belonging to Balakrishna and Savitha, residents of Mulikaru in Dharmasthala village, was brought to the hospital on Tuesday after developing cough. Tragically, the child passed away the same night. The grieving family has asserted that the negligence exhibited by the hospital staff contributed to the untimely death of their infant daughter.

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Former legislator of Belthangady, K Vasanth Bangera, paid a visit to the government hospital to console the bereaved family. He engaged in discussions with the parents of the deceased child and also held talks with the concerned hospital officials. Bangera strongly urged the officials to thoroughly investigate the matter and take decisive action against those found culpable.

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PM unveils development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim

28-04-2026 ¦ 28-04-2026 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)

Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state's 50 years of statehood celebrations.

The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.

These projects are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.

The PM's visit marks an important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Sikkim's statehood and reflects the government's "continued commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state", the officials said.