Kundapur: Human life is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, and through optimism, hard work, and determination, individuals can achieve remarkable success while inspiring others. Sharmin Banu, a student at Bearys B.Ed College in Kodi, Kundapur, has this spirit of achievement and serves as an inspiration to many.

A proud ranger of Udupi district, Sharmin is actively involved with the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG). With a background in commerce and education, she serves as an advocate for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS) and she advocated for WAGGS first ever Global consultation on Climate Change & Gender.

Sharmin’s commitment to sustainability, a plastic-free world, and gender equality within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident through her impactful work. Her project, "The Wings of Peace Nature Based Solutions," earned the prestigious Olave International Award at the World Conference in 2023.

In November 2024, Sharmin was the representative from the Asia-Pacific region selected to represent 10 million Girl Scouts and Guides at the World Conference on Climate Change, held in collaboration with UNICEF in Baku, Azerbaijan. During this event, she was honored as a "Girl Lead Action on Climate Change Advocacy Champion."

In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Sharmin was recently honored at the Bearys Utsav 2024 by Syed Mohamed Beary, an entrepreneur, environmentalist and educational thinker, as well as the convener of Bearys Group of Institutions. As a further testament to her dedication, Sharmin has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the ongoing ‘Clean Beach – Green Kodi’ campaign, reflecting her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.

In the meantime, Syed Mohamed Beary in acknowledging her achievements, expressed his heartfelt prayers: “May her tribe increase, and may she stay blessed always.”

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Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.

According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.

He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.

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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.

Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.

In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.