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Over 70 pc of maternal deaths between April-Dec 2024 could have been prevented in Karnataka: Report
Bengaluru, April 5: More than 70 per cent of the maternal deaths observed between April 2024 and December 2024 could have been prevented in Karnataka, an audit report stated on Friday.
No rule that a single person must hold position permanently, says Karnataka Minister on state President's post
Bengaluru, March 31: Signalling another round of power play in Karnataka's ruling Congress, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said that there is no rule that only one person should continue in the position of the party's state President.
Health Minister urges precautions as IMD issues heatwave warning for north interior Karnataka
Raichur, March 16: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a warning about a temperature rise from March 15 to 19 over north Interior Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday urged people to take precautionary measures and avoid traveling outside between 12 noon and 3 pm.
K'taka BJP demands action against spurious drugs sold in markets, raises concern over medicine shortage
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, urged the Congress-led government to take action against the sale of spurious and counterfeit drugs in pharmacies and the open market across the state.
Silly criticism: Karnataka ministers defend proposal for installing recliners in Assembly
Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has defended the government's proposal to install recliner chairs in the state assembly. Rao said that unnecessary criticism should not happen and added that this is being done with no bad intentions.
FSSAI asks Karnataka to submit report on use of plastic sheets for steaming idli in restaurants
New Delhi, March 2: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked Karnataka to submit a report on the practice of some of the food joints using plastic sheets while preparing idli, officials said on Saturday.
Karnataka Govt plans to introduce tattoo parlour regulations, seeks Centre's intervention
Bengaluru, March 1: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has announced that the state is planning to introduce new regulations for tattoo parlours to ensure safety standards. The State government will also approach the Centre, seeking its intervention to establish guidelines for tattooing.
Strict action against violators: Karnataka bans use of plastic in making idli in restaurants
Kalaburagi, March 1: The Karnataka government has banned the use of plastic in preparing idlis across all hotels in the state after the Health Minister flagged the presence of "toxic chemicals."
Use of plastic in Idli is prohibited: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru, Karnataka, February 27: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Thursday that action has been taken against 54 people across the state for using plastic in the making of Idli. He warned that the use of plastic in the making of the popular dish is prohibited.
Karnataka to ban use of plastic in idli making, stainless steel or banana leaf safer: Health Minister
Bengaluru, Feb 27: The Karnataka government has decided to ban the use of plastic in hotels and food establishments across the state while preparing idlis, as tests have shown it poses health hazards to consumers, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday,
K'taka seeks help from Union Health Ministry in fighting contaminated drugs menace
Bengaluru, Feb 21: The Karnataka government has sought assistance from the Union Health Minister in countering the menace of sale of drugs which have failed tests and further appealed to ensure steps to withdraw contaminated drugs from market all across India.
Monkeypox: Karnataka govt declares free treatment for all
Bengaluru, Feb 15: The Karnataka government has declared free treatment for all persons affected with the monkeypox disease.
Karnataka passes order to implement SC directive for patient's right to die with dignity
Bengaluru, Jan 31: The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.
HMPV virus: Karnataka to take precautions to prevent infection spread, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 6: In the wake of the detection of two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the government will take appropriate precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the infection.
HMPV in Bengaluru: Karnataka govt says not 1st case in India
Bengaluru, Jan 6: The Karnataka government on Monday clarified that the two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in two babies -- aged three- and eight-month-old -- in Bengaluru, are not the first in India.
8-month-old baby in Bengaluru becomes India's 1st case of HMPV; Karnataka to hold emergency meeting
Bengaluru, Jan 6: India has detected the first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) -- currently causing an outbreak in China -- in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the state health department confirmed on Monday.