Udupi: Doctors strike evokes positive response
Udupi: The Indian Medical Association’s nationwide strike to protest against the Central Government’s National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill evoked a positive response in Udupi.
Most of the doctors and hospitals have supported the strike by shutting down the OPDs. However, emergency services are being continued. But the outpatient wing of the KMC Hospital in Manipal has reportedly been operating as usual.
Udupi district has 25 hospitals and 600 doctors. The strike will be in force until 6 pm. Later, the OPDs would resume their services as usual,” Dr. YS Rao, IMA Udupi president said.
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Hydroponic Ganja worth Rs 1.99 crore seized at Bengaluru airport, passenger held
Bengaluru: Customs officials have seized 5.70 kg of worth Rs 1.99 crore from a passenger at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli.
The seizure was made on April 18 during a check at Terminal-2 after the passenger arrived from Bangkok. Officials found the contraband concealed inside the luggage during inspection.
The passenger has been arrested and the drugs have been taken into custody. A case has been registered at the Kempegowda International Airport Police Station, customs officials said.
