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Couple commits suicide over son’s death in school

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couple committed suicide in Guntur town of Andhra PradeshVijayawada: Depressed over the sudden death of their son in school, a couple committed suicide in Guntur town of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.Chandrasekhar and Navina ended their lives by hanging at their house in Pattabhipuram in the town. The couple was suspected to have committed suicide on Saturday night.They were depressed since the death of their only son in the school in November. Vamshi Krishna, a student of ninth standard, died in Sri Chaitanya Techno School on November 22.

The boy, who was staying in school hostel, was suffering from fever for three days. The parents had alleged that the school management did not inform them about his ill-health.Vamshi’s parents and student organisations had staged a sit-in infront of the school along with his body, demanding justice.Student groups said Vamshi’s parents had been asking the authorities to take action against the school management for their negligence, which led to their son’s death. They alleged that no action was taken against the management of the corporate school.

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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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