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200 Full Face Helmets were Distributed At Various Signals On World Head Injury Day

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On the occasion of World Head Injury day, 20th March, took an initiative for the 2nd consecutive year to promote use of helmets while riding. In association with Bangalore Traffic Police, the two day drive started on Monday March 19 and ended on Tuesday, March 20 conducted on various signals of Cunningham road and Bannerghatta road. Traffic police at the signals gave away the helmets along with the pink slips to the people who were seen without wearing a helmet.

The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness on the importance of using helmets while riding to ensure minimal damage in case of accidents.

According to World Health Organisation, 1.25 million people lose their life to road traffic crashes every year. WHO also states that In Karnataka there is about 42 million registered vehicles, of which 71% are motorized two-wheelers. The state capital, Bangalore, has 2 million registered vehicles, 75% of which are two-wheelers. Injuries to the head and neck are the main cause of death according to the survey.

Dr. Sathish S, Additional Director, Neurosurgery Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road said, “helmet use lowers the risk of head injury during the time of accidents. People tend to ignore helmets and don’t realise that a lot of cases of head-injuries due to accidents can be avoided if taken care. It is also recommended to use full face helmet as it offers the best protection for your head and neck. Initiatives like this will help people realise the importance of wearing helmets which they otherwise only wear to avoid getting caught by the traffic cops.”

Fortis Hospitals Bangalore has been taking several initiatives to spread awareness on safety regarding various healthcare issues in India

Tuberculosis And How To Combat The Disease

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Tuberculosis or TB is a global pandemic that is being fought by nearly every country in the world. According to the World Health Organization, two billion people — that is one-third of the world’s population — are infected by the TB bacteria worldwide.
TB is an airborne disease that is spread by coughing and sneezing. Women, children and those with HIV-AIDS are said to be the most vulnerable groups for this disease.
This disease is one of the top 10 reasons for death globally and one of the leading causes for infectious diseases. Hence, one of the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is to end the epidemic by 2030.

To spread awareness about TB and support efforts to prevent, control and eliminate the disease across the world, March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis Day. The date coincides with date of discovery of the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB, by German physicist Dr. Rober Koch.

Some statistics on the disease (Source: WHO)
· In 2016, 10.4 million people were affected by TB and 1.7 million people died.
· More than 95 per cent of TB related deaths happen in low- and middle-income nations.
· Around 1 million children fell ill due to TB and 250,000 children died, in 2016.
· TB is a major cause of death in HIV-positive people, accounting for 40 per cent of TB-related deaths in 2016.
· Growing multi-drug resistance (MDR-TB) is a huge cause of concern in the treatment of the disease. In 2016, there were 600,000 new cases with resistance to rifampicin, the most effective drug to treat TB; of this, 490,000 had MDR-TB.

· India leads the countries in the TB burden, followed by Indonesia, China, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria and South Africa. These countries account for 64 per cent of the worldwide TB incidence.

· WHO statistics for 2016 peg the incidence of TB in India at 2.79 million cases.

How TB manifests itself and spreads
The TB bacteria mainly grows in the lungs (pulmonary TB). But it can also attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine and brain (extra pulmonary).
There are two kinds of manifestations of the TB bacteria: latent TB infection and active TB disease. In case of latent TB infection, the person is infected with the TB bacteria but does not become sick or exhibit symptoms.
TB bacteria spreads from person to person via the air through sneezing or coughing. It is not spread by shaking hands, sharing food, coming in contact with bed linen or toilet seats, sharing toothbrushes or kissing.

Symptoms of TB
· A bad persistent cough that lasts for two weeks or more
· Chest pain
· Coughing up blood or phlegm from deep inside the lungs
· Weakness
· Fatigue
· Loss of appetite
· Weight loss
· Chills
· Fever
· Sweating in the night
Diagnosis
If the above symptoms are noticed, one needs to be tested for TB. If the chest x-ray indicates TB, sputum tests will be done. Sputum is the phlegm that comes out when one coughs. The sputum sample is tested for TB bacteria and drug-resistant strains.
Treatment
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a vaccine given to infants and small children against TB. But this vaccine is not foolproof in protecting people from the disease.

If TB is not treated properly, it can prove to be fatal. Therefore, it is important to treat patients with the correct TB drugs. New TB patients must put through an internationally recognised first-line regimen of TB drugs. The initial phase (8 weeks) involves the drugs Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol. This is followed by the drugs Isoniazid, Rifampicin and Ethambutol for 16 weeks.

According to the current daily drug regimen in India, TB patients are given fixed dose combinations in specific dosages (3-4 drugs) in a single pill, every day. These are administered in a scientific manner, based on the patient’s weight.
People suffering from TB must be under direct observation every day. The patients must consume the drugs in front of a DOTS (direct observation short term) agent, who is usually a volunteer or a family member.

Those patients who have been treated earlier for TB and those who have developed drug resistance must be given a retreatment regimen containing first-line drugs, with the addition of streptomycin.

TB may sound like a deadly disease, but there is no need to panic. Timely detection and the right intervention can treat and cure people from TB. Between 2000 and 2016, around 53 million lives were saved worldwide through proper diagnosis and treatment.

Ways to prevent TB and spreading the disease

· Ensure the houses is properly ventilated.

· Cover your nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing. Use face masks and tissues. Dispose them after use.

· Take care when you are in public places with too many people.

· Take adequate precautions when you come in contact with people suffering from TB. Healthcare providers must wear respirators.

· Children, especially those below the age of five, must be kept away from people with active TB and positive MDR-TB patients.

· Education and awareness is an important part of dealing with TB.

Solo Biking Expedition To Leh-Ladakh – A Dream Of Every Biker

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Travelling to Leh Ladakh has been a dream of today’s generation and biking is Indian Millennial’s choice. For Gen Y, latest Gadget and Biking has become a craze. Mohan, an IT professional’s dream came true when he realized the truth of renting a bike to achieve his distant dream. His dream turned into reality when he finally hired a 350cc Royal Enfield bike from Cruise and began his expedition to Ladakh. Leh Ladakh was meant to be a land like no other with a superabundance of attractions to visit with fabulous landscapes and is truly a heaven on Earth and it is a dream for every passionate rider across the mountains on a bike.

Traveling solo on a Royal Enfield to Leh-Ladakh felt like trance especially along the magnificent mountain terrain which mesmerized him. It was beautiful, dangerous and quiet. A scenic landscape covered with rugged roads, lush hilly mountains, and extreme climatic conditions is fascinating for any adventurer to go on a trip to Ladakh. It’s a faraway trip for the young and adventurous hearted person seeking solace for the body, mind, and soul, which is proving to be an exhilarating and offbeat experience for many.

“I decided to prep for an epic journey to conquest the two highest motorable peaks in the world, ensuring for the expedition received a list of itinerary required. As per our plan, I reached Delhi and then took a ride to Manali from where my trip to Ladakh began. On the way, I got a glance of high altitudes with narrow roadways and overwhelming scenery. Upon my arrival in the morning, Cruise escorted us to a Himalayan hotel, which was surrounded by a high plateau and a beautiful view of the tall mountains covered with a little bit of silver lining by the clouds. Sarchu was one of our first destinations, followed by Taglang La pass, Tatsumori Lake, Pangong lake and Khardung La pass. ” Said Mohan Kumar, an IT professional from Bangalore.

Khardung La pass at an altitude of 5359 meters is one of the highest motorable peaks in the world. The journey to that height was epic and one of the most adventurous journeys ever. Cruise team along with Mohan rode towards, the beautiful Pangong Lake where they were welcomed with lush greenery in the middle of a hilly terrain. The huge glassed lake with clear transparent water was something anyone should not miss. He came across many military camps and trucks filled with army personals. This was because Pangong Lake extends from India to Tibet and sixty percent of the lake lies in China. Mohan’s next destination was Tatsumori Lake, which is about 160 km and is known for serving the ground for migratory birds.

After they reached Manali, they went to the café where they assembled on day 1. They rested for a while so that we let the engine can cool off, the journey was nearly to completion after traveling for 1,995 Km. Mohan celebrated the final moments of his journey with the Cruise team where they have arranged a small party with a huge cake and other things to mark the amazing journey. Mohan thanked the team for all the arrangement and his safe return back. Later in the evening, we boarded his flight back to Bangalore.

“I am overwhelmed with the response we got from such solo travelers who chose Cruise for their dream destination. We are happy that we were able to provide an incredible experience, with perfect planning and impeccable hospitality. Besides making arrangements for food and stay, we also updated on the altitude and oxygen levels at the places the bikers explored. We try to support each rider with utmost care and hospitality. It was a pleasure for Cruise to host Mr. Mohan for his solo trip to the Himalayas”, said Mr. Mithu Nahak, Operation Coordinator, Cruise.

About Cruise
Cruise is an experiential tour operator which ensures an adventurous journey healthy and safe. The concept initiated by Orca Sail Boats Private Limited in the year 2012, finally took shape in 2017. Cruise ensures smooth access to best for cars, bikes; cruises around India, their expert team will provide the perfect package for your individual needs with a motive of thrilling experience.

Afghanistan: Dozens Killed in Explosion Near Kabul University

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At least 26 people killed and 18 others wounded in attack close to Kabul University and Ali Abad hospital.

At least 26 people have been reported killed and 18 others wounded in a mid-day explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Tolo News reported that the attack on Wednesday happened close to Kabul University and Ali Abad hospital.

News reports said an interior ministry spokesman confirmed the number of casualties.

The explosion is believed to have been a car bomb.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

But the Taliban and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) group have launched a series of deadly attacks across the country, killing more than 200 people in Kabul alone since the beginning of 2018, according to an Al Jazeera tally.

Myanmar’s First Civilian President Resigns from Office

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Htin Kyaw, Myanmar’s first civilian president in more than a half-century, has resigned from office, according to an official statement Wednesday.

A loyal and longtime aide to State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, he was elected president after Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party won a landslide victory in the 2015 general election.

The statement from the Myanmar President’s Office said Htin Kyaw resigned from office as he no longer wants to perform the duty.

Myint Swe, the military-nominated vice president, will act in the role until parliament can confirm a replacement in seven days, it said.

Htin Kyaw is seen as a proxy of Suu Kyi as she is barred from the presidency by the country’s military-drafted constitution.

She was later elected to the newly-invented post of State Counselor, officially answering to the president but in reality occupying a powerful spot at the top by the NLD-dominated parliament despite opposition from the military.

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BJP blocks Mehbooba Mufti’s move to open coffers for surrender of terrorists

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The move of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to recast the surrender policy for Pakistan-backed terrorists and dole out a sum of Rs 6 lakh to each one of them at the time of surrender has been blocked by the BJP, a coalition partner in the PDP-led government in Jammu and Kashmir. The amount of Rs 6 lakh proposed for surrendered terrorists was Rs 1 lakh more than the amount of Rs 5 lakh being given as relief to kin of those killed by terrorists or in shelling by Pakistan Army.
The proposal to recast the existing surrender policy was piloted by Mehbooba in a meeting of the state cabinet held here on Tuesday evening. However, sensing further erosion of its political base in the Jammu division if the proposal was allowed to be passed, BJP ministers in the cabinet put their foot down and did not let Mehbooba have her way on the contentious issue.

Mehbooba had in the new policy proposed a substantial jump of Rs 4.5 lakh over the policy of 2004 in which the amount was Rs 1.5 lakh. The financial benefits for terrorists were withdrawn in the surrender policy recast in 2010 when the National Conference-Congress coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah was in power.
Mehbooba not only proposed to enhance the one time financial bonanza, but also substantially increase the incentives for the weapons laid down by terrorists during the surrender. The incentive for surrendering a sniper rifle was Rs 25,000 in the policy of 2004, which has been proposed to be increased to Rs 1 lakh. The incentive for AK-rifle has been proposed to be enhanced to Rs 50,000 from the earlier Rs 15,000.
The current strategy of terrorists has been to snatch rifles from state police personnel and use them for targeting the security forces. The surrender policy announced in 2004 created a countrywide controversy when it was alleged that the state government was providing undue financial benefits to terrorists instead of assisting the unemployed youth.
Observers feel the PDP, which was facing political crisis in the Kashmir valley, has in a way tried to thrown open the coffers to please those engaged in terrorism. It was proposed to hike the incentive for each surrendered bullet to Rs 100 from the earlier amount of Rs 3 per bullet.
The incentive for each surrendered landmine was proposed to be increased to Rs 20,000 from the earlier Rs 3,000. Similarly, the terrorists would get a sum of Rs 10,000 for each surrendered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) against the earlier Rs 1,000.
Mehbooba had reportedly proposed that the cash incentive of Rs 6 lakh would be kept in the bank as fixed deposit for 10 years and the surrendered terrorist would get a monthly interest of Rs 4,000 or so till maturity of the FD that could be encashed if the CID declared his good conduct. Besides, several other incentives, including skill training, were also proposed for surrendered terrorists.
The surrender policy of 2010 had withdrawn all special incentives but offered that those who had gone to POK or Pakistan between January 1, 1989, and December 31, 2009, and their dependents who had a change of heart and were willing to return would be eligible for resettlement under the policy.

(IANS)

BellamKonda Sai Srinivas And Pooja Hegde’s Sizzling Chemistry For Saakshyam

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After scoring several hits like Gopichand, Anushka Shetty starrer Lakshyam , and also Gopichand And Rakul Preet Singh starrer Loukyam, director Sriwass once again delivered a dud in the form of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Dictator which turned out to be a huge flop, and he went on a hiatus. And now after a gap of 2 years, the director is back with the youngest hero BellamKonda Sai Sreenivas and the hot & happening Pooja Hegde, in Sakshyam, an action thriller with loads of romance. The first look poster of the movie was revealed recently, and had the lead pair of Pooja Hegde And Bellamkonda Sai Sriniwas exhibiting a high octane sizzling chemistry, with elements of nature in the background. Saakshyam is said to be based on the theme of ” One Love, One Heart, One Destiny”, and it is also said that nature will play an important role in this love story. Bankrolled by Abhishek Nama in his Abhishek Pictures banner, the film also stars Sarathkumar, Jagapathi Babu & Meena in vital roles. Earlier when BellamKonda Sai Sreenivas had paired up with Samantha Akkineni for Alludu Seenu, he couldn’t taste the real success pleasure.

Class 9 Student Commits Suicide Due To Low Grades, Harassment By Teachers; Fresh FIR registered

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A constable was suspended on Wednesday for registering a case under wrong sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a case pertaining to the suicide of a 15-year-old school student here, an official said.

The girl committed suicide on Tuesday after alleged harassment by teachers at her Delhi school, the family alleged.

The deceased was a Class 9 student at Ahlcon Public School in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar. The parents alleged that their daughter told her that some teachers used to touch her inappropriately and she feared she would be failed for resisting their moves.

She also reportedly told her parents that she was unable to focus on studies as she knew that she would be ultimately failed however hard she tried to pass the exam.

The girl was found hanging at their flat in Noida, which borders Delhi, and was rushed to the Kailash Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The police have since registered a case under Sections 306 and 506 of the IPC and the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, an official told IANS.

The Uttar Pradesh Police constable was suspended because he did not include POCSO in the First Information Report, police sources said.

The Principal of Ahlcon School reportedly told the police that the deceased had not failed but had to appear for a re-test, which was scheduled for later this week.

(Ians)

Priya Prakash Is Demanding A Huge Remuneration

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Priya Prakash, the overnight internet sensation, of Oru Aadaar Adore fame has already got too big for her sandals. No doubt she had entranced one and all through her “winks” in the movie’s video which instantly went viral. Her prominence has developed significantly and looks as though Priya is as of now getting some extraordinary offers. Obviously, everybody will jump at the chance to sign her after her snazzy wink and the insane fan following that she has. But on the other hand she is indeed getting too big for her sandals. Priya was recently contacted by a few more movie producers. In fact Priya has been drawn closer for a film featuring Nikhil Siddharth. And she has gone ahead and asked for an unbelievable cash for this film. Yes!!! she has made a demand for an astounding amount of Rs 2 crores.

Parvathi Nair’s Ola Cab Dilemma

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Parvathi Nair, who has acted in movies like Yennai Arindhaal & Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga had recently posted a tweet against the popular cab service Ola after facing a bad experience. She had refused to remove the tweet even after being requested by the company. The actress had booked an Ola prime cab thinking that it’s the best service, but however, the driver of the cab, dropped her at a place which was abandoned, and even after being told by the actress that it wasn’t the destination she had booked to, he dropped her and left. Despite her complaint to customer care, They said that it was the destination, and as she was constantly scolded by the driver, she got down at the abandoned place. Following this incident, Parvathi Nair had posted a tweet saying that Ola is too bad in Chennai with poor service, and the driver was so bad that he didn’t even know she had booked an Ola prime, and he dropped her midway thinking it to be Ola mini.

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