Click a photo and Whatsapp it, if cigarette sale found near schools, college: DCP
Mangaluru: Sale of cigarettes is prohibited near schools-colleges. If such cases are found, the public can take photograph and send to police through Whatsapp so that police can take action. Besides, the department will try to implement the COTPA Act more effectively, DCP Hanumantharaya said.
The DCP was responding to a citizen's question on phone-in programme in the police commissioner's office today.
Responding to a complaint that auto rickshaws near Deralakatte were charging high price, DCP Hanumantharaya said, "There were a lot of hospitals in Deralakatte where people from outside districts also come to visit hospitals. The auto drivers charge more rent from them also. I will instruct to install rate cards at Auto Parks regarding this, DCP Hanumantharaya ordered.
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Statewide ban on IV Ringer Lactate usage: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru: In response to the deaths of postnatal women at Ballari District Hospital, the Karnataka government has temporarily suspended the use of IV Ringer Lactate solution across the state as a precautionary measure, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday.
Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, the minister explained that doubts about the quality of the IV solution had arisen, prompting the decision. He clarified that Ringer Lactate, along with glucose solutions, has been routinely used in hospitals for years. However, out of the 192 batches supplied by the Karnataka State Drugs Logistics and Warehousing Society, concerns were raised regarding two specific batches.
"In light of these concerns, we stopped the use of all 192 batches as a precaution. Following this, the supplying company obtained a High Court order for testing, and the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) conducted an analysis. The CDL report confirmed the usability of the solution, allowing the state to form a technical committee to review and permit the use of certain batches that met quality standards. Despite this, doubts have surfaced specifically at Ballari District Hospital," the minister stated.
To address these concerns, the batches supplied to Ballari Hospital have been sent for anaerobic testing to determine whether the IV solution contributed to the deaths. The test results are expected within a week, after which a final decision on the use of IV Ringer Lactate will be made.
"Until then, we have issued directives to hospitals statewide to suspend the use of IV Ringer Lactate. Every life is important to us, and precautionary measures are essential when suspicions arise," Gundu Rao emphasised.
