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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Namah Sivayah All,</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Since 25-11-25<b>,
</b>we have been going through a period of deep grief due to the unfortunate demise of<b>
</b>Mr. Nandagopaal of the 2024 batch<b>. </b>This tragic incident occurred during the study tour at<b>
</b>Silent Valley National Park, Attappady<b>.</b></span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From the moment to this incident took place,
the entire Amrita community<b>, </b>including</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">students,</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> teaching and non-teaching staff, extended their full support in carrying out all necessary procedures. Students
and faculty and Staff members also gathered at his residence in Kollam to offer their condolences and provide comfort to the grieving family. Yesterday, we witnessed a remarkable expression of affection, unity, and compassion from our community.</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At this moment, the most meaningful support
we can offer is through our collective prayers.</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I request everyone to observe a one-minute
silent prayer wherever you are, in honor of Mr. Nandagopal and for the strength and peace of his family. Please stand up at 12:30 PM today and join in this silent prayer.</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let us keep him and his family in our thoughts
and prayers.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>In the Service of Amma,</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Kind Regards</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Dr. Sudheesh Manalil PhD (UWA, Australia)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Amrita School of Agriculture, Arasampalayam, Coimbatore Campus,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Honorary Associate Professor, UWA, Australia (Agrl. World Ranking 9)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(46, 117, 182);">Mobile:9566936731</span></p>
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