Mangaluru: Inspired by FB post noted cyber security expert distributes 200 water bottles to students
Mangaluru: Inspired by a Facebook post where students were being made to drink water compulsorily every three hours after a unique "water bell" at a school, noted cyber security expert Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police Dr. Vedamurty CB, IPS, distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St. Agnes aided Kannada Primary School.
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering & Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary came across a post on facebook where students are made to drink water compulsorily every 3 hours, where a unique Waterbell is rung, so that they can take out their water bottles and drink. Inspired by this post, Dr Prabhu wanted all students in Mangalore and all over Karnataka to follow this concept.
Therefore, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Vedamurthy CB, IPS, he distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St Agnes Aided Kannada Primary school.
He also requested the Headmistress, Sr. Jyothsna to incorporate #WaterBell in the regular time table of the school every day for which she readily agreed. Thus, becoming the first school in Mangalore following the WaterBell concept. 230 bottles were distributed to all the students.
Dr Vedamurthy said, "For a student to succeed, we know that proper rest, a distraction-free study area, and good nutrition are paramount. But one simple fact is often overlooked: Drinking water can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, creative, and energized. Yes, it’s that simple. Studies show that brain function can be improved by 14% with proper hydration. Just like a car, when we’re running low on fluids, things don’t work so well. When the body goes for a long period of time without drinking water, brain cells lose efficiency and we have trouble staying focused and completing tasks."
Dr Prabhu intends to
- Create awareness about this initiative, especially via Social Media and Interaction programs.
- Bring it to the notice of the concerned MLA/MP and Ministers to issue a directive to the schools and colleges to incorporate the same.
- Request the philanthropists to come forward and donate water bottles to the schools where students from economically weaker sections study.
- Install water purifiers in the schools so that students can drink pure water, remain healthy and abstain from missing classes by falling sick.
Mr Rajesh Ram, Mr Vaikunt Prabhu, Mr Ganesh Mulky were present. Sr Jyothsna, HM of the school delivered the vote of thanks.
"Constipation, feeling lethargic, lack of shine on the skin, trouble focusing, hypothermia, cramps are some of the problems we face by not drinking enough water every day.
Especially the current generation students who leave home early morning and come back late evening after their school and coaching classes, often miss drinking water.
Neither do they carry a bottle of water with them and many of those who do, take back home the bottle without drinking the water."
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, who is also a Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering and Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary, said.
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55-bed free palliative care centre to open near Bengaluru’s Nelamangala
Bengaluru: A new 55-bed palliative care centre for terminally ill patients, named the Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care, will be inaugurated near Nelamangala on Sunday. The facility will offer all services completely free of cost.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald on Saturday, the centre has been set up by the Sukruthi Charitable Trust in collaboration with Rotary Bangalore Midtown. Around Rs 20 crore has been invested in the project, which will operate without a billing counter, ensuring that families do not have to pay for treatment.
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The centre will provide comprehensive palliative care, including medical support, counselling for patients and their families, and bereavement care. The facility aims to help families cope with the physical and emotional challenges of caring for terminally ill patients.
“A cornerstone of the project was the generous donation of land by former MLC E Krishnappa, which made the centre possible,” DH quoted Palani Loganathan as saying.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Madhusudan Sai, founder of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Rajya Sabha MP Dr C.N. Manjunath who also serves as the chief medical advisor to the centre will also be present, along with several senior government officials and healthcare leaders.
