Homeopaths claim to have medicines for Nipah
Kozhikode, June 3: The Indian Homeopathic Medical Association's Kerala unit has claimed of having the medicines to treat the Nipah virus.
B. Unnikrishnan, an Association official, said homeopathy has the appropriate medicines for all types of fever and hence they should be allowed to treat the infected patients.
The Association has requested the state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja to allow their professionalsto examine the records of all those patients who have been tested positive for Nipah.
But state Health Secretary Rajiv Sadanandan told the media on Sunday that he had no knowledge of this development.
"The homeopathy department is directly under me and so far no one has approached me or the department with this. We have no issues at all to look into it," said Sadanandan.
Sadanandan said that out of the 18 positive cases, four were infected with the virus even though they never had any direct contact with the patients.
"Due to the timely intervention of the health authorities, they have been able to contain the spread. But one unfortunate thing that has happened is circulation of false news on social media. There is no need to panic or fear. Things are under control," the Secretary added.
The Kozhikode police have arrested six people for circulating false news on social media.
A second round of test results from Bhopal collected from fruit bats from the affected areas near here has turned out to be negative. Earlier results from another bat species were also negative.
In several churches on Sunday at Kozhikode, the priests served the serving of the Holy Mass to the hands of the people, instead of puting it directly into their mouths.
So far, 16 people have died and two are recovering. Some 2,000 people who came in contact with the infected patients are also being monitored.
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Advocates' Association, Bengaluru, requests temporary halt to live streaming in Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru: The Advocates' Association of Bengaluru has formally requested the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Justice NV Anjaria, to suspend live streaming of court proceedings temporarily. This follows recent controversies stemming from remarks made by Justice Sreeshanand during hearings, which were broadcasted live.
The association's letter, signed by President Vivek Subba Reddy, General Secretary T.G. Ravi, and Treasurer Harisha M.T., highlights that certain statements made by the judge have sparked nationwide discussions and gone viral, leading to significant public and professional backlash. The statements have particularly affected younger and female advocates, leading to concerns over the treatment of members of the Bar by judges.
The Advocates' Association expressed that these remarks have not only damaged the public image of the judiciary but also hurt the sentiments of lawyers. Although Justice Sreeshanand is commended for his integrity and judgments, the association emphasised that his side remarks are undermining his positive work.
In their letter, the association has urged for a temporary halt to live streaming until there is proper sensitization on the nature of statements made in open courts. They believe this step is necessary to prevent further damage to the judiciary's reputation.
The association hopes for immediate action on the matter.
