Udupi: Contemplations are on to field Congress leader and former Minister Pramod Madhwaraj from the Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency, which has been ceded to JDS after Congress-JDS seat-sharing pact. The final decision regarding this is expected soon.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and JDS Supremo HD Deve Gowda have already met Pramod Madhwaraj. Pramod is looking forward to getting Congress leaders' opinion and node. Pramod Madhwaraj is sure to contest from the constituency if both the parties agree, sources said.
Responding on this, former Minister Pramod Madhwaraj said over the telephone, " Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency has been ceded to JDS after Congress-JDS seat-sharing pact. Here, both the parties are contesting jointly. Congress and JDS will jointly field a candidate. Only symbol will be of JDS. Discussions are on over the selection of the candidate."
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Kuala Lumpur: Dr. U. T. Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council inaugurated the ‘Global Health Connect – 2026’ international conference on Global Healthcare and Medical Sciences on Friday, April 3 at the MAHSA University, Malaysia. The inauguration ceremony was also led by Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. HJ. Mohamed Haniffa Bin HJ. Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman of MAHSA University.
The event was graced by Chief Patrons, including Dr. M. R. Hulinaykar, Founder, Chairman & Managing Trustee of Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust (R.), Tumakuru; Dr. Raman M. Hulinaykar, Director & Trustee; and M. S. Patil, Director – HR & IT.
Guests of Honour at the inauguration included Dr. Lavanya Raman, Trustee; Ambika M. Hulinaykar, Trustee; Dr. Krishna M. C., Principal, SIAHS; and Dr. C. P. Chandrappa, Vice Principal, SIAHS.
The ‘Global Health Connect – 2026,’ brought together eminent leaders, academicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world.
The conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration, fostering the exchange of innovative ideas, exploring emerging trends in healthcare and medical sciences, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing quality patient care.


