Hindutva activists did not attack pub, only questioned if they serve minors: Mangaluru North MLA
Mangaluru North MLA Bharath Shetty on Tuesday refuted claims of the attack on a pub in Balmatta in the city by Hindutva group Bajrang Dal and added they only questioned the management of the pub if they were serving alcohol to minors.
“Hindutva group activists did not in any way attack anybody at the pub. They questioned the pub manager and bouncers if they were serving alcohol to minors at the pub,” he said adding that he has discussed the case with the City Police Commissioner.
“The pub staff is being investigated in this regard and truth will prevail. Serving cigarettes and alcohol to minors at pubs and bars is illegal. Incidents like these happen when pubs and bars violate the law and allow such activities. We as a society should be careful so that such incidents don’t happen.” He added.
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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.
