API DK Chapter organise Physicians Day, pays tribute to Late Professor KR Shetty
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India (API) organized the Physicians Day event along with Family Day at the IMA Hall in the city on Friday. The occasion included a condolence meet for the late Professor KR Shetty, former Principal and Professor of Neurology at Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, who passed away on December 29, 2023.
Dr. MV Prabhu, Director of Kanachur Medical College, expressed condolences for Professor KR Shetty, highlighting his humility, humbleness, and his role as the architect of modern KMC. Dr. IG Bhat, a senior neurologist, praised Prof. Shetty for his commitment to truth and ethics, noting his straightforwardness and principled stance.
Dr. Joe Varghese, Senior Physician, also spoke about Prof. KR Shetty's contributions to the medical field and his humanitarian efforts. BHK Rao, Senior Professor of Medicine, shared personal experiences and moments of his association with Prof. Shetty, acknowledging him for the transformation of modern KMC.
Senior Physicians of API DK Chapter Mangaluru, including Dr. Devdas Rai, Dr. Harold Mascarenhas, and Dr. EVS Maben, were honored and felicitated for their dedicated services to the medical field.
Dr. Prabha Adhikari, President of API DK Chapter, chaired the event, with Dr. Haroon Hussain, the association's secretary, coordinating the proceedings. The event was attended by prominent doctors from the city, including Dr. Mohammed Ismail, Director of Kanachur Medical College.
The program featured fun games, an entertainment segment, and dinner for the guests, creating a memorable and respectful gathering in honor of Physicians Day and to pay tribute to the late Professor KR Shetty.
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Deve Gowda hints at NDA tie-up for local body, Panchayat polls
Bengaluru: JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has indicated that the party is open to an understanding with the NDA in the upcoming local body, taluk and zilla panchayat elections.
Speaking to reporters at J.P. Bhavan on Wednesday, he said the JD(S) is a regional party, while the BJP is a national party. “We have to wait and see what decision they take regarding a pre-poll alliance. As far as local body elections are concerned, we will discuss the matter together before taking a decision,” he said.
Responding to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation that the JD(S) does not give positions to anyone outside the family, Deve Gowda said the charge has no substance. “My memory is still strong. I will respond to everything at the appropriate time,” he remarked.
He also said that a JD(S) convention will be held in Vijayapura on February 27 and that he has been invited to participate in the event.
