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Medical student ends life in Andhra Pradesh

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Medical student, in Andhra Pradesh, suicide, GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram ,Vijayawada:  A female student of a medical college in Andhra Pradesh committed suicide by jumping from the college building in the early hours of Thursday, police said.The incident occurred at the GSL Medical College in Rajamahendravaram (earlier known as Rajahmundry) town in East Godavari district.

Shubhashri (21), a fourth year student of MBBS, jumped down from the fourth floor of the college hostel building. She was admitted to the GSL Medical College, where she succumbed to her injuries.Hailing from Visakhapatnam, the girl was staying in the college hostel.The incident has shocked the student fraternity in the town.

Police said they are investigating the reason for the suicide. “All we know at this stage is that she was under medication for depression. We are trying to gather more information.”A few hours before taking the extreme step, the girl sent an SMS to her friend. “I will miss you” was the message, police said.They said they are investigating the case from all angles in view of the allegations that she committed suicide due to ragging by senior students.She had allegedly complained to the management about ragging by four students and a committee was also formed to probe the matter.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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