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Asianet news continues to top charts
MUMBAI: Asianet News, a leading news channel in Kerala, continues to be the best in the state, securing the first position in popularity ratings with a total viewership of 43 per cent.
With 233 GRP points, the channel has topped the charts consecutively for the past 31 weeks of the year. This validates the reign of Asianet news as the market leader in the state.
The channel’s forerunner programme, News Hour, telecast on all days of the week, broke all the records throughout the week by capturing 51 per cent of the viewership by any news channel. This is the same in the case of the prime time bulletins with 9@9, airing the major nine news of the day, obtaining 47 per cent and the news bulletin at 10pm bagging 52 per cent of the total viewership.
The channel has always given equal importance to its current affairs programmes, making it favourite among the viewers. The four new programmes, namely, Maravil Thirivil, Malabar Manual, Vazhivilakku and Padhathi Swapnangal telecast on Monday to Thursday respectively, show the channel’s multifaceted outlook. The programmes Malabar Manual and Maravil Thirivil are making waves from the initial weeks of telecast.
Asianet news continued to top the charts in all the segments, including the Male AB 22+ category, focusing the Urban+Rural market in Kerala even on the 31st week. The channel had earlier scaled heights by becoming the first news channel to beat the general entertainment channels (GEC) in popularity ratings by securing 309 GRP points on the 28th week of the year.
The feat attained by Asianet news makes it clear the viewership loyalty of Keralites towards the channel.
Asianet News is the flag ship property of Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network boasts of other marquee brands – Suvarna News, Kannada Prabha and the recently launched, Republic TV – each a distinct leader in its micro markets.
Asianet News’s digital property www.asianetnews.tv is the fastest growing vernacular Digital content platform from South India with strong content in Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and English.
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
