Oman Billawas felicitates outgoing President Suchethana Anchan

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December 1, 2020

Mangalore, Dec 1: In a rare display of overwhelming gratitude, Oman Billawas felicitated their outgoing President Suchethana Anchan during an online ceremony held on November 27, 2020. Oman Billawas is an NRI cultural organization based at Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.

Suchethana Anchan was unanimously elected as the first woman President of Oman Billawas in November 2018. Her two year term was marked by outstanding all round achievements to foster unity and advancement of the overseas Billawa community. Her team organized numerous events like Health Camp, Sports Day, Annual Day and Community Pooja Meets.

Her committee undertook fundraising activity to reach out to the underprivileged community members back home in Dakshina Kannada and Coastal Karnataka region. Educational scholarships were provided to needy children in association with Shree Guru Charitable Trust. Large amounts were disbursed to needy patients for treatment of serious ailments like cancer, kidney ailment and brain clot.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, she infused confidence in the Billawa community of Oman as there was fear of Covid infection and many were facing job loss. Her team also took the initiative to help community members who were stranded in Oman by arranging flight tickets for them to safely return to their homeland.

Members of Oman Billawas expressed appreciation of Suchethana Anchan’s commitment and leadership. They hailed her as a symbol of women’s empowerment and an inspiring personality who lead the organization with a clear vision for community service and growth. A Mangalorean by birth, Suchethana hails from Urva. She is a teacher by profession in Muscat, and is known for her excellent interpersonal skills.

Responding to the felicitation, Suchethana Anchan thanked the members for their appreciation and support. She called on the NRI community to strive for unity and solidarity of the community. “Oman Billawas is a platform for promoting education, progress of the community and helping each other in times of need,” she said. She advised the members to focus on skill development as a solution to the perils of job loss. “Having good skills in any field is always an advantage. The skills give us self confidence and stand by us during weak moments in our career,” she said.

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Mangaluru: 28-year-old woman jumps to death from hospital building after losing newborn baby

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November 11,2024

Mangaluru: In a deeply tragic turn of events, a 28-year-old woman named Ranjitha, who had recently given birth but tragically lost her newborn, ended her life by suicide on Monday. She reportedly leapt from the fourth-floor window of Lady Goschen Hospital’s luggage room.

Ranjitha, whose strength and resilience had carried her through a difficult pregnancy, was scheduled for discharge on Monday. Her journey to Lady Goschen Hospital began on October 24, when she was transferred from Karkala. She was a high-risk patient, battling both hypertension and diabetes. At the time of her admission, she was just 27 weeks pregnant.

Due to the complexities of her health, doctors made the difficult decision to perform an emergency C-section on October 30. She delivered a baby girl, premature and weighing only 960 grams. The newborn was immediately moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where doctors did all they could. Despite these efforts, the baby passed away on November 3.

Ranjitha’s sorrow was profound. She stayed under hospital care even after her initial recovery and was preparing to go home on November 9. She had even requested a couple more days at the hospital, seeking time perhaps to cope with her unimaginable grief.

On the day of her discharge, a discharge card ready and her family eagerly waiting to take her home, Ranjitha reportedly made her way to the luggage room in the early hours. There, standing on a cot placed for patients' family members, she climbed to a window and fell from the fourth floor. Despite the attempts of another visitor to intervene, tragedy was inevitable. She was rushed to Government Wenlock Hospital, where doctors confirmed the worst—she was no more.

Dr. Durgaparasad M R, the Medical Superintendent at Lady Goschen Hospital, shared his grief and spoke of the ongoing investigation. A post-mortem is to be conducted, and the local Tahsildar will complete the necessary inquest procedures. Ranjitha’s exact reasons for taking this step are yet to be confirmed, though the weight of her recent losses paints a sorrowful picture.

If you or anyone you know is struggling emotionally, please remember that help is available. Reach out to mental health experts who can provide support and guidance. The toll-free helpline number 9152987821 is available to assist anyone in distress.

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