Karnataka: Mandya teen’s organs save six after family consents to donation
Bengaluru (PTI): The family of a 19-year-old youth donated his organs after he was declared brain dead, giving a new lease of life to six patients, officials said on Wednesday.
Darshan, a native of Chikka Mandya village in Karnataka’s Mandya district, fell off his bike on February 22 and sustained injuries, they said.
Initially dismissing the fall, he returned home and went to sleep, officials added.
According to a statement, when his condition worsened, he was rushed to a hospital, where doctors detected a severe internal brain haemorrhage.
He was immediately shifted to the Trauma and Emergency Care Centre (TECC) at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru. Despite extensive treatment and tests, he showed no response, the statement said.
After two days, a senior medical panel comprising Dr Kavya, Dr Deepak, and Dr Asima Banu of BMCRI (Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute) declared him brain dead, officials said.
Following counselling sessions by the jeevasaarthakate (organ donation facilitation) team, Darshan’s family consented to organ donation.
His liver, kidneys, heart valves and other organs were retrieved and transplanted into eligible recipients, Dr Asima said.
The hospital’s medical team lauded the family’s courageous and selfless decision, following which the transplants were successfully carried out at the TECC, officials said.
Medical Superintendent Dr Deepak and TECC Special Officer Dr Asima Banu, in a statement, commended the efforts of BMCRI, the TECC staff and the jeevasaarthakate team.
“We are deeply grateful to the family members who, even in their moment of profound grief, made the noble decision to serve society and save lives,” Dr Deepak said.
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Bearys education announces ‘campus connect & talent hunt 2026,' offers up to 100% scholarships
Mangaluru: Bearys Education has announced the launch of its “Campus Connect & Talent Hunt 2026,” scheduled to be held on April 11 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus near Mangalore University in Innoli.
The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence and student empowerment, will offer scholarships of up to 100 percent on tuition fees for meritorious candidates.
The programme seeks to identify and support students aspiring to pursue Pre-University Course (PUC), degree, engineering and architecture programmes.
The event is open to students from SSLC (Class 10), PUC (Class 12), Diploma and ITI streams, along with their parents. Organisers said the day-long programme will focus on guidance, engagement and opportunities for students planning their academic future.
A Talent Hunt Examination will be conducted on April 11 at 9.30 am, with eligibility extended to students completing SSLC and PUC in 2026. Based on their performance, candidates will be considered for scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
The event will also feature a career guidance and counselling session led by Ameen-E-Mudassar, CEO of CIGMA. In addition, a technical and science expo showcasing student-led innovations, along with a food festival, will be organised as part of the programme.
Organisers stated that the initiative reflects the institution’s focus on quality education, personality development and integrity, while marking over 120 years of educational service.
Interested participants can register before April 8 by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement (provided below) or by contacting 89704 96949, 81239 04351, or 99000 66888.
