Bengaluru: Government allows restaurants, bakeries to remain open 24 hours
Bengaluru: In the latest order issued by the state government, the hotels of Bengaluru have been granted permission to be open 24 hours.
The circular noted that all restaurants, bakeries, street stalls, and ice cream parlours are allowed to be open 24 hours of the day. The new guidelines have been implemented for the convenience of those who work at night.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association has welcomed the government order while waiting for the approval of the police. They have submitted a petition to the police department requesting for their approval and have informed that 24-hour services will be provided shortly.
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Severe blood shortage in Dakshina Kannada district blood banks
For the first time, blood collection at Wenlock Hospital drops to double digits
Mangaluru: Hospitals in Dakshina Kannada district are facing a severe shortage of blood in their blood banks, creating a challenging situation for both patients and healthcare providers.
Over the past 15 days, the shortage has worsened, making it difficult for patients in need of regular dialysis or those suffering from heavy blood loss due to accidents to get timely treatment. Relatives of patients have reportedly been struggling to arrange for blood.
The summer holidays in schools and colleges, coupled with ongoing exams, have led to a sharp decline in voluntary blood donations, particularly from students. As a result, blood donation camps are currently not being organized, further aggravating the crisis.
In response, blood banks across the district have begun awareness campaigns to address the shortfall. Wenlock District Hospital, which usually maintains higher reserves than other facilities, is also experiencing a drop in blood collection for the first time.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, while donation drives were reduced, Wenlock Hospital managed to avoid a crisis. However, officials now confirm that this is the first time such a severe shortage has hit the facility.
There are 13 blood banks in the district, and all are currently facing shortages. Some banks follow a return policy, where recipients must replenish the blood they receive. At the Red Cross blood bank, blood is available upon payment of a fixed fee, and even there, the shortage is now apparent.
Wenlock Hospital, which typically collects around 300 units of blood, has seen its reserves fall drastically to just 90 units, the first time it has dropped to double digits.
Noticing the crisis, blood donor Siddique from Manjeshwar and his team stepped in to support the cause. On Sunday, they provided 20 units of blood to Wenlock Hospital’s blood bank, confirmed Dr. Sharath Kumar, the hospital’s blood bank officer.
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