Category: Awareness

SPARSH Steps Up in High-Stakes Burn Emergency

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SPARSH Hospital treats industrial fire victims with coordinated emergency response

Bengaluru: Five persons who sustained critical burn injuries in an industrial fire at a textile design printing unit on Mysore Road on Saturday evening were treated at SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar, reflecting the hospital’s preparedness to handle high-acuity, mass-casualty emergencies.

Hospital sources said the injured were initially stabilised at a nearby facility before being shifted to SPARSH Hospital within the crucial “golden hour”. The victims had suffered extensive burns to the face, hands and back, while one patient also had severe inhalation injury affecting the airway.

On receiving prior intimation, the hospital activated its mass-casualty and burn management protocols. Intensive care beds were readied and a multidisciplinary team was mobilised within minutes. A rapid assessment ensured availability of resources for prolonged critical care, including specialised nutritional and metabolic support essential in severe burn cases.

The treatment was led by Dr Gunasekar Vuppalapati, Senior Consultant in Plastic Surgery, along with Dr Deepak K L. The team comprised intensivists, anaesthesiologists, critical care specialists, trained burn nurses, nutritionists and physiotherapists. A total of 21 nurses were deployed in rotational shifts to ensure continuous one-to-one monitoring of the patients.

Over the next few hours, the team carried out coordinated emergency interventions and initiated individualised burn care for each patient. One of the patients with severe inhalation injury required emergency intubation and advanced airway management.

“Severe burns are life-threatening and demand immediate, structured care. The first 48 hours are critical, with focus on airway stabilisation, fluid balance, temperature regulation, infection control and nutritional support,” Dr. Vuppalapati said, highlighting the risk of complications such as immune overreaction, metabolic instability and hypothermia.

Four patients were stabilised and later discharged in a stable condition, while one patient was shifted to another hospital at the request of family members.
Dr Ranjan Shetty, Group Medical Director, said the incident underscored the importance of institutional preparedness, experienced clinical leadership and integrated ICU systems in managing multiple critical cases simultaneously.

Group CEO Jasdeep Singh said emergency readiness was central to the hospital’s functioning, supported by scalable critical care infrastructure and standardised response protocols across its network.

Hospital authorities added that the RR Nagar facility remains equipped to handle complex emergencies, with dedicated systems for advanced burn care and coordinated critical care delivery.

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“Women Who Lead, Workplaces That Evolve”- Haworth’s Bengaluru Dialogue

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Haworth India Hosts ‘Give to Gain’ Women’s Leadership Roundtable in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 27, 2026: Haworth India convened a thoughtfully curated women’s leadership roundtable in Bengaluru under the theme “Give to Gain,” bringing together prominent voices from architecture, design, corporate real estate and project management.
Held at the company’s Indiranagar experiential centre, the session featured a moderated panel discussion followed by an interactive exchange with participants. Senior women leaders from architecture and design (A&D) firms, corporates and PMCs deliberated on the growing business impact of women’s leadership and the role of inclusive workplace strategies.

The conversation centred on how intentional workplace design, mentorship and collaborative ecosystems can empower women professionals to succeed across different stages of their careers. Panelists emphasised that inclusion is no longer merely a social commitment but a critical lever for organisational performance and growth.

Manish Khandelwal, Managing Director of Haworth India, underlined the significance of such initiatives, noting that leadership driven by purpose can accelerate progress. He highlighted the need for meaningful conversations around mentorship, collaboration and structured return-to-work pathways to create environments where women can contribute effectively and sustainably.

The panel featured leaders including Varsha Kempaiah (RC Architecture), Devanshi Patel (Corporate Real Estate), Reema Bhandari (M Moser), Azati Vagsik (Gensler), and Aruna R (Space Matrix). Nuthan Prabhu of M Moser also addressed the gathering, sharing insights on resilience.

The discussion unfolded across key themes, beginning with personal journeys and defining career moments that shaped leadership perspectives. It then moved to strategies for success in the workplace, highlighting the importance of strong networks, mentorship and institutional support systems.

A significant portion of the dialogue focused on building workplaces that enable women to thrive-through inclusive policies, supportive leadership cultures and flexible, human-centric design approaches that foster innovation and trust.

In the concluding segment, panelists outlined actionable steps for organisations, including inclusive decision-making practices, balanced policy frameworks and leadership behaviours that deliver measurable outcomes.

Speaking during the session, Reema Bhandari observed that workplaces today go beyond physical infrastructure, serving as strategic drivers of culture, performance and growth. She stressed the need for adaptable, people-centric environments aligned with evolving business needs.

The Bengaluru edition is part of Haworth India’s broader “Give to Gain” roundtable series conducted across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, aimed at fostering cross-sector dialogue on inclusive leadership and workplace transformation.

The initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to positioning inclusive workplace design as a catalyst for productivity, innovation and long-term organisational success.

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ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೊಸ ದಾರಿ: 60% ಕಡಿಮೆ ಖರ್ಚಿನ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ

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ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲದ ಕೊರತೆಯ ಆತಂಕದ ನಡುವೆ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಹಾರ ಉದ್ಯಮಕ್ಕೆ ಪರ್ಯಾಯವಾಗಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ. ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಏಷ್ಯಾದ ಉದ್ವಿಗ್ನತೆ ಬಳಿಕ ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಸರಬರಾಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಂಟಾದ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಯದಿಂದ ಹಲವೆಡೆ ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲದ ಅಭಾವ ತಲೆದೋರಿದ್ದು, ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳ ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿದೆ.

ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಲೋರ್ಮನ್ ಕಿಚನ್ ಎಕ್ವಿಪ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಶೇಕಡಾ 60ರಷ್ಟು ಕಡಿಮೆ ವೆಚ್ಚದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಹಾರ ತಯಾರಿಸಲು ನೆರವಾಗುವ ಆಧುನಿಕ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಅಡುಗೆ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯವೆಂದರೆ, ಅಡುಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರೆಗಳು ಕಪ್ಪಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆ ಕಾಪಾಡುವುದು ಸುಲಭವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಡಾ. ಎಸ್.ಎನ್. ಚಂದ್ರಮೌಳಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ದೇಶದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು, ರೆಸ್ಟೋರೆಂಟ್‌ಗಳು, ರಿಸಾರ್ಟ್‌ಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಕ್ಲೌಡ್ ಕಿಚನ್‌ಗಳು ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಮೇಲೆ ಅವಲಂಬಿತವಾಗಿವೆ. ಆದರೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಿಂದ ಅನಿಲದ ಕೊರತೆ ಉಂಟಾಗಿ, ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಷಮತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸೇವಾ ನಿರಂತರತೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವು ಈ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗೆ ಸರಳ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ಪರಿಹಾರವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಅವಲಂಬನೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಶಾಖ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುವಿಕೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ, ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ಹಾಗೂ ಆರಾಮದಾಯಕ ವಾತಾವರಣ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಶಕ್ತಿದಕ್ಷತೆ, ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ್ವ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿಖರ ತಾಪಮಾನ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ಆಹಾರದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಿರವಾಗಿಡಲು ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಸಣ್ಣ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳಿಂದ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕಾ ಆಹಾರ ಉತ್ಪಾದನಾ ಘಟಕಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದು ಸೂಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ.
ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಳವಡಿಸಿದಲ್ಲಿ, ಇವು ಇಂಧನ ವೆಚ್ಚವನ್ನು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಶೇಕಡಾ 60ರಷ್ಟು ಉಳಿತಾಯ ಸಾಧ್ಯವೆಂದು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ.

ಲೋರ್ಮನ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ಟರ್ನ್‌ಕಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಿಚನ್‌ಗಳ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ, ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ, ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅನಿಲ ಕೊರತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು ತಮ್ಮ ಅಡುಗೆ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಆಧುನೀಕರಿಸಲು ಒಂದು ಅವಕಾಶವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಡಾ. ಚಂದ್ರಮೌಳಿ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

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No LPG Shortage, Say Distributors; Urge Public to Avoid Panic Booking

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LPG Supply Continues Amid Concerns; Distributors Urge Public to Stay Calm

Bengaluru: Amid rising public concern over LPG availability due to the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East, LPG distributors across Karnataka have issued a reassurance that supplies remain steady and uninterrupted.
Addressing the media at a press meet held at the Press Club of Bangalore on Wednesday, Kumar LG, Secretary of the All India LPG Distributors Federation (Karnataka Circle), clarified that refills are being supplied regularly to both domestic and commercial consumers as per directives from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
He emphasized that LPG distributors function strictly as channel partners and have no control over production, allocation, or overall supply decisions, which rest entirely with OMCs.

To ensure equitable distribution during this period of high demand, a regulated refill booking interval system has been implemented. For single-cylinder connections, the waiting period ranges from 9 to 25 days depending on cylinder size, while for double-cylinder connections, it extends up to 35 days. Ujjwala beneficiaries will have longer intervals, with up to 45 days for 14.2 kg cylinders.

Distributors have urged consumers to avoid panic booking, noting that excessive demand is causing system congestion and delays. They also advised against visiting LPG agencies or godowns, as deliveries are being systematically managed and carried out directly to consumers’ homes.

Booking services through IVRS and WhatsApp remain operational, along with official mobile applications such as Indian Oil ONE, HP PAY, and Hello BPCL. However, prepaid bookings are currently suspended, and third-party payment platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Amazon Pay are not accepting bookings.
Officials acknowledged an average delivery backlog of 8–10 days across the state, attributing delays to high booking volumes and operational challenges, including software issues, slow mobile applications for delivery personnel, and non-operational days at LPG plants on Sundays and public holidays.

Consumers have been reminded that E-KYC is mandatory for booking refills. Ujjwala beneficiaries are required to complete re-verification after every seven refills. The process can be completed during delivery or through official apps using Aadhaar-based FaceRD authentication.

The federation also cautioned consumers to book refills only through registered mobile numbers and to share OTP or Delivery Authentication Codes (DAC) strictly at the time of delivery. Any misuse arising from premature sharing of such details will not be the responsibility of distributors.

In view of current supply constraints, issuance of new and additional LPG connections has been temporarily suspended, though registrations continue and connections will be provided based on seniority once the situation stabilizes. Transfer of connections within cities and across states remains unaffected.

Commercial users have been advised to procure cylinders only through authorized agencies and avoid unauthorized sellers or intermediaries. Consumers should insist on proper billing for all transactions.

Highlighting the strain on field staff, distributors appealed to the public to cooperate with delivery personnel and office staff, noting instances of abuse and harassment that have further impacted operations.

Consumers have been urged to rely solely on official updates from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and respective OMCs, and to refrain from spreading or acting on unverified information.
Reiterating their commitment, LPG distributors assured that they will continue to serve consumers in line with OMC guidelines and allocations, while seeking patience and cooperation during this challenging period.

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“ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಮರಳಿ ಬಾ” – ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಸರ ಕಾಳಜಿ ಮೆರೆದ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ವಿಶ್ವ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಆಚರಣೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಾ. 20: ನಗರದ ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ವ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ದಿನವನ್ನು ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. “ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿಗಳ ಚಿಲಿಪಿಲಿ ಕೇಳಿಸಬೇಕು” ಎಂಬ ಉದ್ದೇಶದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಗೆ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ವಿತರಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯಿತು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಸುವರ್ಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಹಾಗೂ ‘ಭಾರತ ಸಾರಥಿ’ ಕನ್ನಡ ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಗಂಡಸಿ ಸದಾನಂದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ಕಿರಿಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕಿ, ಯುವ ಕಲಾವಿದೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಲೇಖಕಿ ಶ್ರೀಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಭಟ್, ಐಟಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರು ಮತ್ತು ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ತಜ್ಞರಾದ ಗುರುಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಕೆ.ಆರ್ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿಗಳ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಕುರಿತು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ Bengaluru Hudugaru Team ಮತ್ತು InfiWorld Foundation ಸಂಯುಕ್ತವಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿತ್ತು. ತಂಡದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಾದ ವಿನೋದ್ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ, ಶ್ರೀಶೈಲ ವಿ.ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ 30ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಅಳವಡಿಸುವ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿತರಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಯಲ್ಲಾಪುರ ರೇಂಜ್‌ನ ಎಸಿಎಫ್ ಸಂಗಮೇಶ್ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು.

ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರಮೇಣ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಯ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಮನವರಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು.

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