Kadaba: An 18-year-old nursing student died suddenly on Thursday night in Nidmeru in Renjilady village of Kadaba taluk.

The reason for her death is yet to be ascertained, although she is learned to have recovered recently from a short bout of illness.

The deceased student has been identified as Rashmitha, who was studying BSc (Nursing) at a private college in Mangaluru.

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Rashmitha, who fell ill a few days ago, did not recover and was therefore admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru. The doctors at the hospital, after checking the medical test reports, declared her healthy and Rashmitha was discharged from hospital.

On Thursday night, however, the teenager is learned to have collapsed suddenly and died.

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Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.

Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.

Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.

With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.

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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.

Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.

His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.

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