Physical education teacher killed Kavya after attempting to rape her: Mother

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August 7, 2017

Mangaluru, Aug 7: Parents of Kavya Poojary, who died under mysterious circumstance at Alva's High School hostel, have submitted in writing to the investigation officer that her physical education teacher is behind their daughter's death.

Baby Poojari, mother of Kavya, told reporters on Monday that her daughter's death is a clear case of murder.

"My daughter's death is a pre-planned murder. Physical education teacher Praveen, who asked my daughter to report for practice at 4am, has killed my daughter or committed the crime along with others or has created a situation that led to her death. Truth should be brought to light through investigation by taking him into custody," Baby said.

"Initially, we thought that the physical education teacher may have woken my daughter at 4am for badminton practice. However, later it was brought to light that the institute does not conduct any practice before 6am. Hence, it appears that he has called her not for practice, but to use her sexually. She has been killed either after committing rape on her or after attempting to sexually assault her. Moodbidri police officials are involved in destroying evidence," Baby alleged.

In their two-page complaint to Rajendra D S, assistant commissioner of police, Mangaluru north sub-division, also the investigating officer, Baby and Lokesh Poojary, her husband have also pointed fingers at the doctor, who conducted the autopsy, and a news channel cameraman who allegedly tried to mislead them. "They have tried to hide the facts by informing us at around 8pm on July 20 that the incident was a case of suicide. Hence, the matter should be investigated," they wrote.

Protest

Justice For Kavya Action Committee has organized a protest seeking a fair investigation into the death of Kavya Poojari, a promising shuttle badminton champion. The protest meet will be held in front of deputy commissioner's office on August 9 at 10am. The committee involves members of various like-minded organisations.

Solidarity with Alva

Meanwhile, Samskara Bharathi in association with various literary and cultural organisations will organise a meet with the slogan 'Alvarondige Navu' (we are with M Mohan Alva, chairman of Alva's Institutitons). The meet will be held at Town Hall on August 10 at 5.30pm. Chandrashekhar K Shetty of Samskara Bharathi told reporters that artists, organisers, writers, athletes, yoga fraternity and general public will take part in the meet. Vested interests are needlessly dragging the name of Dr Alva in to the controversy, he said.

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July 3,2020

Brahmavar, Jul 3: Two friends drowned accidentally in a rivulet while catching fish near Barkur in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district today.  

The deceased have been identified as Karthik (20), a final year B.Com student, and Harsha (26), who was working as a recovery agent for a local finance company. Both were local residents. 

The incident took place around 8 a.m. when they were trying to catch fish. Even though a few locals were there on the spot they could not save the duo as the water level has increased in the rivulet due to rains. After an hour the bodies were fished out. 

A case was registered at Brahmavar police station and investigations are on.

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March 26,2020

Udupi, Mar 26: As many as 1000 expatriates, who have arrived from foreign countries and have been placed in home quarantine, were warned against violating the guidelines given to them and leaving their houses. 

Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha, addressing reporters here on Thursday, said that the district administration and health department officials have sent notices to surrounding houses regarding those quarantined and requested them to bring to the notice of relevant authorities if anyone was found violating the quarantine rules.

'If anyone is found violating the quarantine rules and roaming in public, a complaint can be registered by calling on 9480242600. Strict action will be taken against such violators,' said Mr Jagadeesha.

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June 11,2020

New Delhi, Jun 11: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has given its nod for lifting of ban on the export of hydroxychloroquine, Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said on Wednesday.

India had banned export of hydroxychloroquine on March 25, with some exceptions, amid views in some quarters that the drug could be used to fight COVID-19. On April 4, it completely banned the exports without any exception.

"Department of Pharmaceuticals has approved the lifting of ban on export of Hydroxychloroquine API as well as formulations. Manufacturers except SEZ/EOU Units have to supply 20 per cent production in the domestic market," the minister of chemicals and fertilisers said in a tweet.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has been asked to issue formal notification in this regard, he added.

In another tweet, Gowda said he held discussions with representatives of pharma companies along with some of his ministerial colleagues on the challenges being faced by the industry and on the roadmap to boost exports.

"Had detailed discussion with representatives of pharma companies & association, stakeholder Ministries along with Hon Ministers @piyushGoyal  ji, @HardeepSPuri  ji, & @MansukhMandviya  ji on entire gamut of challenges faced by the industry as well as strategies to boost pharma export," Gowda tweeted.

India exported hydroxychloroquine API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) worth USD 1.22 billion in April-January 2019-20.

During the same period, exports of formulations made from hydroxychloroquine was at USD 5.50 billion.

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