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Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced Monday that the state government will roll out a new program next month aimed at reducing the rising number of Caesarean deliveries. C-sections have become a norm in private healthcare due to financial incentives and convenience, Rao said. According to Indian Express, Rao highlighted that the overall C-section rate in Karnataka had jumped …

As the maternal deaths in Ballari reached five on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured stringent action against those responsible based on the report by an expert committee. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated that steps had already been taken, including a show-cause notice issued to the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Limited. #WATCH | Bengaluru: …

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Congress aiming to win in all Assembly by polls in State, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Congress party is aiming to win in all the three impending by elections to the Assembly in the State, said Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a two-day State-level Yoga Convention 2024 organised by Karnataka Yoga Teachers Federation in Mysuru on Saturday, Mr. Rao said Congress represented Sandur while BJP represented Shiggaon …

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday alleged that the Central government is interrupting the supply of anti-tuberculosis drugs in the state, which is putting thousands of lives at stake. "It is deeply concerning that the Union Government's frequent interruptions in the supply of Anti-TB drugs are jeopardising the health and well-being of over 80,000 TB patients annually in …

The Karnataka government on Monday banned the use of Rhodamine-B, a food colouring agent commonly used in popular dishes like gobi manchurian and cotton candy. State laboratories also tested 171 samples of gobi manchurian, revealing that 107 were tainted with artificial food colouring, prompting immediate action. Taking to X later, the Karnataka health minister wrote, “Based on these findings, an …

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces state-wide ban on Hookah

Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday announced a blanket ban on Hookah across the state in a bid to tackle tobacco-related diseases. The department also said this ban will address the illegal operation of several Hookah bars in Karnataka, especially those located close to educational institutions. The state health department issued a circular dated Wednesday …

The Karnataka government has constituted a four-member cabinet sub-committee headed by state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to manage Covid-19 infections. The cabinet sub-committee will collaborate closely with the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee, which will receive support from the health and family welfare department for conducting meetings and offer recommendations to the government, according to a state government order. Minister …

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, …

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

Bengaluru/ Shivamogga The State Health Department has confirmed that two of the five deaths in Kavadigara Hatti in Chitradurga are due to cholera. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who visited Chitradurga along with officials on Saturday, told presspersons that laboratory reports had confirmed the presence of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera, in samples of two of the persons …

The five guarantees of the State government will usher in a great transformation and go a long way in eliminating poverty in the coming days, said Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kananda district In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao in Belthangady on Saturday. Speaking at the ‘Janata Darshan’ programme held at Laila, Mr. Rao said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made …

Days after the Congress party swept the Karnataka Assembly elections 2023, the new Siddaramaiah-led state government's list of portfolios for ministers was released today. CM Siddaramaiah has kept key ministries including Finance, Cabinet Affairs, and Intelligence in the newly-formed Karnataka government, while his deputy DK Shivakumar will oversee Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development. Full list of Karnataka …

Goa Congress is in a crisis. Former Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar alleged that party MLAs were offered Rs 40 crore to join the BJP. However, the BJP has dismissed the allegations, with its state president, Sadanand Tanavade, telling India Today that the Congress is "making baseless allegations about the MLAs being approached and offered money". 2) When India Today …

A Congress fact-finding committee that looked into the party’s debacle in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka has blamed the lack of vote transfer from the Janata Dal for its dismal performance. The report, submitted to Congress state president Dinesh Gundu Rao, parts of which were released to the press, says together the Congress and JD received around 57% of …

Congress dissolves Karnataka Pradesh Committee; Dinesh Gundu Rao to stay on as state party chief

The All India Congress Committee has decided to dissolve the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. State party president Dinesh Gundu Rao and working chief Eshwara Khandre will continue to hold their posts. The move to dissolve the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee is believed to be a fallout of the constantly reported infighting within the party’s state unit and the instability of …