11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture held at Kanachur
Mangaluru: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with the U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on February 3.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor of Cardiology at Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk on the vital role of physiotherapy in the medical field, highlighting its significance in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.
The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U. K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady presented the keynote address focusing on advancements and scope in the field of physiotherapy. The event was held in the presence of Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S. G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.
Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates. As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on key clinical topics, including “Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions” by Dr. Sudhan S. G., “The Gift of Life – Organ Donation” by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer, “Chest X-ray Interpretation” by Dr. Hemanth from the Department of Radiology, KIMS, and “Pulmonary Rehabilitation” by Dr. Vijaya Kumar from the Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS.
Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the eleventh year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates participated in the workshop.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru.
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TN polls: Vijay announces Rs 2,500 monthly assistance, 8 gm gold for women
Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay on Thursday unveiled sweeping assurances in the party manifesto ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu that included Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women below 60 years, 8 gm gold for marriage and six free cooking gas cylinders a year, per family.
The actor-turned-politician also assured a quality silk saree in addition to gold for indigent brides and interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for women-run SHGs. He assured corruption-free good governance if voted to power in his maiden electoral fight.
The manifesto also laid importance on education. To prevent school dropouts, mothers or guardians of children studying in government and state-aided schools will receive Rs 15,000 annually.
Vijay promised 100 special residential schools named after iconic leader K Kamaraj, credited with revolutionising education in the state, and higher education loans of up to Rs 20 lakh. The TVK founder also assured AI Ministry, AI University and AI City.
The manifesto placed a strong emphasis on agrarian welfare, too.
The party promised a full waiver of agricultural cooperative crop loans for farmers owning less than five acres of land, while those holding more than five acres will receive a 50 per cent waiver. Additionally, the party promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 3,500 per quintal for paddy and Rs 4,500 per tonne for sugarcane.
Addressing youth unemployment, Vijay pledged to create five lakh new government jobs and offer as many stipendiary internships. Unemployed graduates will be provided a monthly aid of up to Rs 4,000. For government employees, the party assured consideration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularisation of contract workers, including nurses.
On the health front, he promised a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Vijay also committed to modernising hospitals, providing free annual health checkups, and introducing a Rs 25 lakh family health insurance scheme.
The manifesto also included a Rs 3,000 monthly pension for the elderly and the differently-abled, 200 units of free power, patta (land deed) regularisation, and 100 per cent piped drinking water supply for all households.
Some of the policy intereventions promised by TVK include a legal guarantee to provide essential government services like community certificates, and land pattas, within a strictly specified timeframe.
Vijay also promised doorstep delivery of governance by implementing a system to deliver services, such as ration supplies, directly to the people. He also assured that ease of doing business will be paramount to his government and promised a strict guarantee that business licences will be issued within 21 days.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and outcome known on May 4. Vijay is facing his maiden electoral battle, billing it as a direct fight between the ruling DMK and his TVK.
