Lifecare Hospital hosts first CME in Bhatkal for healthcare professionals
Bhatkal: Adarsha Hospital, Udupi, in association with Life Care Specialty Hospital, organised the Adarsha Hospital Connect programme at Hotel Royal Oak, Bhatkal, on Sunday evening. The event served as a professional interaction platform for doctors, focusing on emergency care, early diagnosis and coordinated treatment.
The programme was attended by medical practitioners from Bhatkal and surrounding regions. Senior anaesthesiologist Savita Kamath was present as a guest.
Cardiologist Suhas GC spoke on ECG-related emergencies, stressing that quick identification of abnormal ECG patterns and prompt clinical response are critical during cardiac emergencies. He noted that delays in recognising warning signs often lead to avoidable complications.
Nephrologist Megha Pai spoke on glomerular diseases, briefly explaining how kidney filtration works and how damage to these filters can progress silently if not detected early. She highlighted the importance of routine evaluation in at-risk patients.
Neurosurgeon Rajesh Nair addressed traumatic brain injuries, outlining general principles of assessment and management. He emphasised that early intervention plays a key role in improving outcomes for head injury patients.
Physician Kenneth Crispin from Life Care Specialty Hospital spoke on the need for timely kidney screening in diabetic patients, pointing out that diabetes-related kidney damage often remains unnoticed until advanced stages.
Radiologist MD Naushad discussed the imaging approach to acute stroke, underlining how early and appropriate imaging helps doctors differentiate stroke types and initiate correct treatment without delay.
Medical Director of Life Care Hospital, Bhatkal, Mohammed Nawab, and Medical Director of Adarsha Hospital, Udupi, G S Chandrashekar, were also present and interacted with participants on strengthening collaborative healthcare practices.
The programme was attended by Dr. Zubair Kola, Managing Director of Life Care Hospital, Salman Jubapu, social worker Nazeer Kashimji, senior doctors and healthcare professionals from the region.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Udupi: Woman, bank employee arrested in property tax fraud case
Udupi: Udupi City Police have arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of property tax funds belonging to the Udupi Municipal Council.
The accused have been identified as Shalini, who was working as a tax consultant outside the municipal office, and Ganesh, a bank employee.
According to police, Anand Suvarna had paid Rs 34,730 towards 12 years of property tax for his building in Kalmadi to Shalini on October 16, 2025. She reportedly issued him a receipt acknowledging the payment.
However, when Suvarna recently checked the status of the payment on the property tax portal, he found that the amount had not been credited and was still shown as pending. He then brought the matter to the notice of the Municipal Commissioner, who verified that the payment had not been recorded.
During questioning, Shalini allegedly admitted to the lapse. On February 16, 2026, she generated a new challan in Suvarna’s name and paid Rs 35,213 towards the dues.
Police said a case has been registered at the Udupi City Police Station against the accused for allegedly misappropriating tax money and defrauding the government by affixing the seal of Union Bank on the challan without remitting the amount initially received from the taxpayer.
Further investigation is under way.
