Bantwal: Anupama wants to become a scientist in ISRO
Bantwal: Anupama Kamath, a student of the SVS English medium school in Bantwal, has secured the second position in the SSLC examination of the current academic year.
She brought laurels to the district by securing 125 in Kannada, 100 in Mathematics, 100 in Social Studies, 100 in Sanskrit, 100 in English, and 99 marks in science to get 624 out of 625 marks. She is a daughter of Dr. Anuradha Kamath and Dr. Dinesh Kamath of Kaikunje of BC Road.
"My grandfather was in ISRO and I also want to go to IIT and become a scientist in ISRO. I will opt PCMB in PUC science in Sharada Vidyalaya," Anupama Kamath said.
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Statewide ban on IV Ringer Lactate usage: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru: In response to the deaths of postnatal women at Ballari District Hospital, the Karnataka government has temporarily suspended the use of IV Ringer Lactate solution across the state as a precautionary measure, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday.
Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, the minister explained that doubts about the quality of the IV solution had arisen, prompting the decision. He clarified that Ringer Lactate, along with glucose solutions, has been routinely used in hospitals for years. However, out of the 192 batches supplied by the Karnataka State Drugs Logistics and Warehousing Society, concerns were raised regarding two specific batches.
"In light of these concerns, we stopped the use of all 192 batches as a precaution. Following this, the supplying company obtained a High Court order for testing, and the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) conducted an analysis. The CDL report confirmed the usability of the solution, allowing the state to form a technical committee to review and permit the use of certain batches that met quality standards. Despite this, doubts have surfaced specifically at Ballari District Hospital," the minister stated.
To address these concerns, the batches supplied to Ballari Hospital have been sent for anaerobic testing to determine whether the IV solution contributed to the deaths. The test results are expected within a week, after which a final decision on the use of IV Ringer Lactate will be made.
"Until then, we have issued directives to hospitals statewide to suspend the use of IV Ringer Lactate. Every life is important to us, and precautionary measures are essential when suspicions arise," Gundu Rao emphasised.
