Hassan DC touches Union Minister V. Somanna’s feet, sparks protocol row
Hassan: A controversy has erupted after the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Hassan, K.S. Latha Kumari, was seen touching the feet of Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways, V. Somanna, during his official visit to Kodimath in Arasikere taluk.
The incident occurred just before the minister proceeded to seek blessings at the mutt. The act, captured in public view, has triggered a debate on administrative decorum and the boundaries of official protocol.
Critics argue that the Deputy Commissioner's gesture, made during a government function and not a private event, undermines the dignity and impartiality expected of a senior bureaucrat. Many have called it a breach of the professional code of conduct expected from public servants.
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Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav in ICU after cardiac arrest
Kochi (PTI): Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering a cardiac arrest on August 24, hospital sources said on Wednesday.
The 47-year-old actor, known for notable roles in various films and TV shows, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night after collapsing at a city hotel.
He was first taken to the Emergency Department and successfully revived through immediate resuscitation, the hospital said in a statement.
Keshav was then shifted to the Cath Lab, where an emergency angioplasty was performed, it said, adding that he had suffered a prolonged cardiac arrest, which resulted in a moderate hypoxic injury.
The Neuro Wing is closely monitoring his neurological recovery, and encouraging signs of progress are being observed, they explained.
"At present, he remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under advanced life support," the statement said.
His condition is serious but showing gradual improvement, with a multidisciplinary team of doctors actively involved in his treatment, it added.
