Meitra Hospital becomes first Malabar Hospital to get JCI Accreditation certificate
Kozhikode: Meitra Hospital of Kozhikode was honoured with the Joint Commission International Accreditation Certificate on Saturday.
The Meitra Hospital is the first and only hospital in the Malabar region to get the JCI gold seal of accreditation.
Minister for Health and Family Veena George handed the JCI certificate to Dr. Ali Faizal, director of the Hospital in the city.
Mayor, Kozhikode, Dr. Beena Philip and Chairman Emeritus, Meitra Hospital Mr. P. K. Ahammed and others were present on the occasion.
Dr. Jijo V Cherian, consultant gastroenterologist at Meitra Hospital, called it a matter of pride to be accredited by the JCI. “The gold seal of accreditation of the JCI endorses Meitra’s commitment to quality and patient safety,” he added.
Dr. Preetham K, chief of Medical Services at the Hospital, said, “Meitra Hospital is the first hospital in the Malabar region to be accredited by the JCI. Getting a JCI accreditation is the highest accolade that any hospital can avail of.”
Shaji P, chief nursing officer, said that the staff of Meitra Hospital would strive further to only raise their bar of performance and reach greater heights with exceptional patient treatment.
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DK MP Captain Brijesh Chowta demands NIA probe into Suhas Shetty's murder
alleges pattern of targeted killings
Mangaluru: In the aftermath of the brutal murder of Suhas Shetty in Bajpe on Thursday, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, has formally written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging an immediate transfer of the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
In his letter, Chowta expressed anger and described the killing as part of a recurring pattern of lawlessness and targeted violence in coastal Karnataka. He cited previous incidents, including the high-profile murder of BJP activist Praveen Nettar, and pointed to alleged involvement of radical organizations such as the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI). “This incident is not isolated,” Chowta wrote, adding that the killing has “shaken the people of the entire coastal Karnataka region to the core.”
“Suhas Shetty's family is devastated and is looking to us for justice. As their elected representative, and as someone who has personally witnessed the pain and desperation that grips the region today, I appeal to you with utmost urgency and sincerity, that this case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a comprehensive and impartial investigation as there is a possibility of involvement of activists from the banned PFI organisation,” he added.
Taking to his official 'X' (formerly Twitter) account, Chowta further alleged a pattern of targeted attacks against Hindu activists during Congress rule in Karnataka. “Every time Congress comes to power, our region sees a rise in targeted killings of Hindu karyakartas,” he wrote. He warned that the method of Suhas Shetty’s killing is similar to earlier attacks, requiring a national-level investigation.
Meanwhile, the situation across Dakshina Kannada district remained tense on Friday, with incidents of stone-pelting and stabbing reported in some areas. Prohibitory orders, which were initially enforced within Mangaluru Commissionerate limits, have now been extended across the entire Dakshina Kannada district.
Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan M.P. has issued an order imposing Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) throughout the district until May 5.
