Bengaluru 2nd airport: Three sites sent to Union Ministry of Civil Aviation
Bengaluru: In a significant move, the Karnataka government on Thursday submitted a proposal to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, identifying three potential sites around Bengaluru for the construction of a second international airport.
According to the proposal, as cited by Deccan Herald, two locations are located along Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru, which is directly opposite the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
While one comes under the purview of Bangalore Urban district, the other reportedly falls under Ramanagara district. Sources told the news outlet that one of the locations identified near Harohalli is less than 10 km away from the last station of the upcoming green line Metro.
The authorities have identified plots of land at these locations, with the two Kanakapura Road sites offering 4,800 and 5,000 acres of land, respectively. The third location, situated on Kunigal Road in Nelamangala, spans approximately 5,200 acres.
In its communication to the Ministry, the state government has also expressed its readiness to provide at least 4,500 acres of land at any of the finalised locations, the report added.
As per the standard procedure, the Ministry will dispatch a team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to to study the locations before finalising the site for the second airport. A detailed financial feasibility study will be conducted, based on the team's recommendations.
Furthermore, the state government has informed the Ministry that all three sites are within a 50-km radius of Bengaluru city centre and are well-connected by major road networks, including national highways.
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KMC Mangaluru team led by Dr. Haroon files patent for absorbent pads for elderly women
Aims to address urinary incontinence in elderly women
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Mangaluru: Kasturba Medical College (KMC) has filed a patent application for “Absorbent Pads” designed to address urinary incontinence among elderly women, a condition that remains largely underreported despite its widespread impact.
Urinary incontinence does not command urgency like a heart attack, nor does it evoke the same collective response as more visible illnesses. However, for those living with it, the burden is constant, intimate, and often isolating.
There is a gradual and often unspoken impact on daily life. It begins with hesitation, declining invitations, avoiding travel, and choosing silence over conversation. Over time, this can lead to withdrawal, where fear of embarrassment starts shaping everyday decisions. For many elderly women, dignity becomes tied to small, often invisible compromises, including limiting outings or adjusting routines.
What makes this condition particularly poignant is not just its prevalence, but its invisibility. It is endured, not expressed. Accepted, not addressed.
It is in this context that the recent innovation assumes importance. The team at KMC, which includes clinicians such as Dr Haroon Hussain, has approached the issue not merely from a technical standpoint but from the perspective of lived experience.
The proposed solution, biodegradable, antimicrobial absorbent pads with improved fluid control and reduced irritation, aims to go beyond basic functionality, addressing comfort, safety, and dignity.
The development also reflects the role of academic institutions in addressing everyday health challenges. When research focuses not only on major diseases but also on conditions that affect quality of life, it reinforces the broader purpose of healthcare.
However, experts note that innovation alone cannot fully address the issue. Urinary incontinence continues to be underreported, often dismissed as an inevitable consequence of ageing. Many women do not seek medical help, not due to a lack of solutions, but because of stigma and discomfort associated with discussing the condition.
This creates a paradox, a widespread issue that is often experienced in isolation.
Medical professionals emphasise that greater awareness and open conversations are essential. Families must learn to speak about such issues without embarrassment. Healthcare providers must create spaces where patients feel heard without judgment.
The significance of this innovation lies not only in its technical aspects but also in what it brings into focus, that even the most private discomforts deserve public attention.
The patent application was filed by a team comprising Dr. Haroon Hussain, Dr. Sameena, Dr. Ritu Raval of Manipal Institute of Technology, Syed Ayaan Hussain Rizvi, and Suzanne Riya Dsouza.
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