Mangaluru: Woman accuses hospital of negligence over infant’s eye condition
Mangaluru: A woman who delivered her baby at Lady Goschen Government Hospital in Mangaluru has accused the hospital staff of negligence after they informed her that her newborn did not have a right eye, two days after birth. The woman, Bhavya, a teacher from Panemangaluru, has filed a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the police, demanding an investigation into the matter.
Bhavya went to the Bantwal government hospital for her second delivery on August 17. Due to the absence of female doctors, she was transferred to Lady Goschen Government Hospital in Mangaluru at 2 a.m. on August 18. She delivered a baby girl at around 9:50 a.m. the same day. Initially, the doctors told her that the baby was healthy but needed to be placed in the neonatal ICU due to a breathing problem.
However, on the evening of August 20, two days later, Bhavya was informed by the doctors that her baby did not have a right eye. Devastated by the news, she expressed suspicion and concern, alleging that the hospital staff had withheld information and refused to provide medical reports. Bhavya claims she noticed a physical difference in her baby after the delivery, raising further concerns. She also stated that she was prevented from breastfeeding the baby for three days, despite having a normal delivery.
The Tulunada Rakshana Vedike, a local organization, has come forward in support of Bhavya, demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
In response to the allegations, Dr. Durga Prasad M R, Superintendent of Lady Goschen Government Hospital, denied any wrongdoing. He explained that the baby was placed on a SiPap machine in the neonatal ICU due to breathing difficulties, as determined by the pediatrician. The baby's condition was closely monitored, and on the night of August 19, the pediatrician noticed that the right eyeball was recessed. Since he did not have the authority to make a diagnosis, an eye specialist was consulted.
On the morning of August 20, the hospital informed the parents about the situation. An ultrasound scan conducted by the eye specialist the following day confirmed that the baby was born without a right eyeball. Dr. Durga Prasad emphasized that the hospital has all the necessary documents, including photos, case sheets, and CCTV footage, to prove that there was no negligence on their part.
He also noted that typically, photos of the mother and child are taken immediately after birth if there are no complications, which was not the case here.
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Coastal Karnataka History Summit logo unveiled in Bhatkal; call for research papers issued
Bhatkal: Preparations are under way for the upcoming Coastal Karnataka History Summit, with the official logo of the academic event unveiled at Dawat Centre by Students Islamic Organisation of India Bhatkal Unit in Bhatkal on February 22, 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2026.
The initiative is being organised by the Centre for Education and Research & Analysis (CERA) with the aim of documenting and examining the historical evolution of Coastal Karnataka, including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and adjoining areas of Kasaragod.
At the launch event, the organisers released the official Call for Papers, inviting scholars, researchers, academicians and students to submit original and unpublished research. Abstracts of 200 words, either in English or Kannada, must clearly mention the research question, methodology and key findings. The deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2026. Selected participants will be informed by March 15, and full papers must be submitted by April 20.
The summit will centre around five broad themes. One section will explore the trade and economic networks of the coastal belt, including maritime routes, port towns, fisheries and commodity-based exchanges such as pepper trade. Another domain will examine social structures, caste formations and inter-community relations, along with the role of Islamic, Arab, Persian and local traditions in shaping the region’s cultural fabric.
A separate section will focus on the origin and growth of linguistic communities such as Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Moya Malayalam and Navayati. Governance and administration under different rulers — including the Alupa dynasty, Rani Abbakka, Tipu Sultan, the Nawaith Sultans of Bhatkal and developments after Independence — will also be studied. The fifth theme will highlight social reformers such as Narayana Guru, Syed Madani, Malik Deenar, Vakkom Moulavi, Sayyid Fazl Pasha and Kudmul Ranga Rao, and their contributions to education and social reform.
The logo launch programme was attended by senior journalist Dr. Haneef Shabab, JIH Bhatkal President
Bhatkal: Preparations are under way for the upcoming Coastal Karnataka History Summit, with the official logo of the academic event unveiled at Dawat Centre by Students Islamic Organisation of India Bhatkal Unit in Bhatkal on February 22, 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2026.
The initiative is being organised by the Centre for Education and Research & Analysis (CERA) with the aim of documenting and examining the historical evolution of Coastal Karnataka, including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and adjoining areas of Kasaragod.
At the launch event, the organisers released the official Call for Papers, inviting scholars, researchers, academicians and students to submit original and unpublished research. Abstracts of 200 words, either in English or Kannada, must clearly mention the research question, methodology and key findings. The deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2026. Selected participants will be informed by March 15, and full papers must be submitted by April 20.
The summit will centre around five broad themes. One section will explore the trade and economic networks of the coastal belt, including maritime routes, port towns, fisheries and commodity-based exchanges such as pepper trade. Another domain will examine social structures, caste formations and inter-community relations, along with the role of Islamic, Arab, Persian and local traditions in shaping the region’s cultural fabric.
A separate section will focus on the origin and growth of linguistic communities such as Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Moya Malayalam and Navayati. Governance and administration under different rulers — including the Alupa dynasty, Rani Abbakka, Tipu Sultan, the Nawaith Sultans of Bhatkal and developments after Independence — will also be studied. The fifth theme will highlight social reformers such as Narayana Guru, Syed Madani, Malik Deenar, Vakkom Moulavi, Sayyid Fazl Pasha and Kudmul Ranga Rao, and their contributions to education and social reform.
The logo launch programme was attended by senior journalist Dr. Haneef Shabab, JIH Bhatkal President Moulana Syed Zubair SM, SIO Bhatkal President Mohammed Zayan Bangali, Unit Secretary Githreef Rida Manvi and Media Secretary Mashaikh Talish.
Organisers said the summit intends to create a structured academic space for discussing the region’s layered past and bringing local histories into wider public and scholarly discourse. For submissions and queries, researchers may contact coastalkarnatakahistorysummit@gmail.com.
Moulana Syed Zubair SM, SIO Bhatkal President Mohammed Zayan Bangali, Unit Secretary Githreef Rida Manvi and Media Secretary Mashaikh Talish.
Organisers said the summit intends to create a structured academic space for discussing the region’s layered past and bringing local histories into wider public and scholarly discourse. For submissions and queries, researchers may contact
