Former MLC, senior journalist P. Ramaiah passes away
Bengaluru: Senior journalist and former Member of the Legislative Council P. Ramaiah (93) passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday night.
Ramaiah was undergoing treatment at Mallige Hospital due to health issues and died around 9 pm following multiple organ failure, his son Dr. Balaji said.
Born on September 12, 1933, Ramaiah had a long and distinguished career in journalism. He worked with ‘The Hindu’ newspaper for nearly five decades, serving in various positions. Apart from journalism, he also served as a Member of the Legislative Council.
A recipient of several prestigious honours, Ramaiah was awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, the Madhyama Academy Award, and the Kempegowda Award. He was also associated with the Patrika Academy and served on various journalist welfare committees.
He chaired a committee constituted to study the problems faced by small newspapers and played an important role in addressing their issues.
Ramaiah is survived by two sons, a daughter, nieces and grandchildren.
Dr. Balaji said the mortal remains will be kept at the family residence near Sadashivanagar Club from 9 am on Wednesday for public viewing.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
