‘Padma Shri’ Sulagitti Narasamma passes away
Bengaluru, December 25: Padmashree Sulagitti Narasamma who was suffering from age related health problems, passed away at BGS Global Hospital in the city on Tuesday. She was 98.
Hailed from Krishnapura in Pavagada taluk in Tumakur district, Narasamma was an expert midwife in a time when there were no hospitals and doctors.
In her lifetime, she has performed more than 1500 traditional deliveries. She was a boon for rural pregnant women of the region.
Considering her tireless service in deprived regions of Karnataka, the Central government has honoured Narasamma with prestigious civilian award ‘Padma Shri’ in 2018.
various organizations have honoured Narasamma for her contributions to the healthcare in rural areas, . She received D. Devaraj Urs award in 2012, Kittur Rani Chennamma award in 2013, lifetime national award, Kannada Rajyotsav award and other awards. In 2018, Tumakur university conferred honorary doctorate award on Narasamma.
She was treated in Siddaganga hospital in Tumakur for respiratory and lungs related problems. She was given tracheostomy treatment. Since her condition was critical, she was admitted to BGS hospital in Bengaluru.
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Iran warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’ after energy site strike
Qatar warns residents of ‘Elavated’ threat
Tehran/Doha: Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has warned that attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” affecting the entire world.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian said he “strongly condemns” the strikes that targeted the South Pars gasfield earlier in the day.
“Such aggressive actions will not achieve anything for the American Zionist enemy and their supporters. Rather, they will complicate the situation and could lead to uncontrollable consequences that will affect the entire world,” he said.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to remain indoors due to what it described as an elevated security threat.
Authorities have not provided further details, but the advisory comes amid growing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the region.
