Mangaluru: Inspired by FB post noted cyber security expert distributes 200 water bottles to students
Mangaluru: Inspired by a Facebook post where students were being made to drink water compulsorily every three hours after a unique "water bell" at a school, noted cyber security expert Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police Dr. Vedamurty CB, IPS, distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St. Agnes aided Kannada Primary School.
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering & Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary came across a post on facebook where students are made to drink water compulsorily every 3 hours, where a unique Waterbell is rung, so that they can take out their water bottles and drink. Inspired by this post, Dr Prabhu wanted all students in Mangalore and all over Karnataka to follow this concept.
Therefore, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Vedamurthy CB, IPS, he distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St Agnes Aided Kannada Primary school.
He also requested the Headmistress, Sr. Jyothsna to incorporate #WaterBell in the regular time table of the school every day for which she readily agreed. Thus, becoming the first school in Mangalore following the WaterBell concept. 230 bottles were distributed to all the students.
Dr Vedamurthy said, "For a student to succeed, we know that proper rest, a distraction-free study area, and good nutrition are paramount. But one simple fact is often overlooked: Drinking water can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, creative, and energized. Yes, it’s that simple. Studies show that brain function can be improved by 14% with proper hydration. Just like a car, when we’re running low on fluids, things don’t work so well. When the body goes for a long period of time without drinking water, brain cells lose efficiency and we have trouble staying focused and completing tasks."
Dr Prabhu intends to
- Create awareness about this initiative, especially via Social Media and Interaction programs.
- Bring it to the notice of the concerned MLA/MP and Ministers to issue a directive to the schools and colleges to incorporate the same.
- Request the philanthropists to come forward and donate water bottles to the schools where students from economically weaker sections study.
- Install water purifiers in the schools so that students can drink pure water, remain healthy and abstain from missing classes by falling sick.
Mr Rajesh Ram, Mr Vaikunt Prabhu, Mr Ganesh Mulky were present. Sr Jyothsna, HM of the school delivered the vote of thanks.
"Constipation, feeling lethargic, lack of shine on the skin, trouble focusing, hypothermia, cramps are some of the problems we face by not drinking enough water every day.
Especially the current generation students who leave home early morning and come back late evening after their school and coaching classes, often miss drinking water.
Neither do they carry a bottle of water with them and many of those who do, take back home the bottle without drinking the water."
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, who is also a Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering and Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary, said.
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Karnataka govt to strictly implement the paid menstrual leave policy, after HC directive
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that the government will strictly implement the paid menstrual leave policy across all sectors at the earliest, following the High Court directive.
The High Court of Karnataka had recently directed the state government to "strictly and faithfully" implement the menstrual leave policy, pending formal enactment of the proposed legislation.
"I welcome the directive issued by the Karnataka High Court in support of our state government's ambitious menstrual leave policy," Lad said.
The state government has taken firm steps to implement the menstrual leave policy comprehensively, and as a model to the country, he said in a post on 'X' on Thursday.
"In line with the court's opinion that menstrual leave is a matter of women's dignity, justice, and humane recognition of their lived realities, we will strictly implement the paid menstrual leave policy--equivalent to one day per month, or 12 days per year--across all sectors at the earliest," he added.
The court had said that in the interregnum, it shall be incumbent upon the state to ensure effective operationalisation of the policy through the issuance of suitable guidelines, circulars, and administrative instructions, as may be necessary to secure its uniform, consistent, and rigorous implementation across all sectors.
The court issued the directive while hearing on a petition filed by 41-year-old Chandravva Hanumant Gokavi, who works in a hotel in Mudalgi of Gokak taluk in Belagavi district, before the Dharwad bench, seeking implementation of the November 20, 2025, order of the government providing one-day menstrual leave for all working women.
