Mangalore students excel in CET

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May 29, 2013
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Mangalore, May 28: Announcement of CET results has spread cheer in Dakshina Kannada district, as many students who have scored ranks within 25 either hail or have pursued their PUC in the colleges in the district.

Medha N Rao, who has secured the second rank in medical is very excited about her fete. Medha said that she did not expect such a high ranking and is on cloud nine, since she heard about her results.

Medha said that she was brought up in Qatar. “I joined Experts PU College, to pursue my PU education. The two years have been tough, but rewarding. Thanks to my teachers and my parents, who have extended their support,” she said.

Medha, aspires to become a doctor and said that she will select KMC, Mangalore to pursue her MBBS.

Just like any other teenager, Medha loves movies, chatting and shopping. “I love reading books,” she added. Presently, Medha is on a vacation in Bangalore and will join her parents Narayan and Shobha Rao in Qatar, after her admissions.

Sachin Krishnaraj, a student of Canara PU College has secured fourth rank in medical and 98th rank in engineering.

“I don't mind pursuing engineering or medical. I find both the subjects interesting,” said Sachin who hails from Mulleria Kasargod.

“I am interested to join IIT. In case, if i get admissions in a good medical college such as Bangalore Medical College or KMC (Mangalore), then I may give it a thought,” he said.

Sachin, son of Dr Suresh Raj who is a pediatrician and Dr Savithri Raj, a dermatologist said: “My parents, both being medical practitioners have influenced me a lot.” He is interested in playing cricket and reading.

Sahan Alva who has secured fourth rank in engineering wants to take up electronics stream and work in the field of robotics.

“I am trying for IIT and preparations are on full swing. If not IIT, I want to join NIT,” he said.

Sahan has secured 95 per cent in PCMS. Though he hails from Mangalore, his parents Suresh and Usha Alva are settled in Mysore.

Sahan loves playing tennis and football in his free-time. “I have always aspired to become an engineer, and feel blessed that my dream is falling in place,” he said.

Varun Venkatesh, a student of Expert PU College has secured sixth rank in CET (medical).

Son of Dr Venkatesh Sanjeeva and Lavanya, Varun wants to follow his father's footsteps by taking up medicine and specialise in Oncology.

“Cancer is on the rise. I wan't to take up research in cancer and find treatment for the deadly-disease," he said.

Ashish K, who secured the seventh rank and Sayeeksha Kotekar who secured the eighth rank in CET (medical) are students of Experts PU College.

Ashish who hails from Kanhangad in Kerala, wants to pursue his studies in Bangalore Medical College. “I am interested in Cardiology. My father Kesavan Putti is a pediatrician and I have always aspired to become a doctor and take up research,” he said.

Sayeeksha who hails from Mangalore, is an all-rounder. “I have given importance to extra-curricular activities along with my studies. I am a national level chess player and a swimmer. I play harmonium and have completed seniors in drawing," she revealed.

Sayeeksha, daughter of Ramanath and Asha Kotekar wants to pursue MBBS in Bangalore Medical College.

Aishwarya Malagi who has secured 18th rank in CET- medical, Priyanka P, 20th rank in CET (medical) and Abhishek Santhkumar who has scored 25th rank in CET-engineering pursued their PU in Experts PU College.

Aishwariya hails from Belgaum and aims to take up medicine in Bangalore Medical College. She has secured 95.5 per cent in PUC. She likes playing tennis and singing. Abhishek Santhkumar, wants to pursue engineering in computer science.

"I have always been fascinated in artificial intelligence. I want to research on this subject. I am trying for IIT, if not for NIT,” he said.

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May 10,2025

Mangaluru, May 10: A new chapter in Mangaluru’s infrastructure story unfolds on May 16, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrives to inaugurate two transformative projects: the newly built Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Padil and a world-class indoor stadium at Urwa.

These developments signal a strong push toward better governance and enhanced urban amenities in the coastal city.

₹75 Crore DC Office

The new DC Office, spread across a modern campus at Padil, comes with a price tag of ₹75 crore. Initially budgeted at ₹55 crore, the project received an additional ₹20 crore under the Smart City Mission, aimed at integrating technology and convenience in public administration.

“This facility reflects our vision of a centralized, people-friendly government. With 23 departments under one roof, citizens can now access services more efficiently,” said District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.

The phased relocation of departments will begin on the day of inauguration and be completed over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

₹35 Crore Indoor Stadium Opens Doors

Also on the agenda is the grand opening of Mangaluru’s new indoor sports complex in Urwa, built for ₹35 crore. This ultra-modern facility is equipped to host national-level indoor events and will offer quality training infrastructure for emerging sports talent in the region.

Initiated during Siddaramaiah’s previous term, both the stadium and DC Office projects are now ready for public use and are expected to create lasting impact.

“These projects are not just buildings. They are investments in governance, youth, and the future of Mangaluru,” said Rao.

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May 13,2025

Udupi, May 12: A tragic incident unfolded at a wedding in Nandikur, Udupi district, when a four-year-old boy, Vasudeva, drowned in a temple pond near the venue.

According to a police complaint filed by Satyanarayana, 38, a resident of Kurkalu village in Kaup, the child had accompanied his mother, Soumya, and siblings—Vaishnavi (10) and Vishnu Priya (1)—to attend a wedding at the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple Hall in Nandikur.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Soumya was feeding her infant daughter inside the hall while Vasudeva remained nearby. After tending to the baby, she stepped away briefly to wash her hands, during which time she noticed that Vasudeva was missing.

A frantic search ensued involving family members and others at the venue. About 15 minutes later, at around 2:15 p.m., Vasudeva was found unresponsive in the temple pond adjacent to the hall. Bystanders pulled him from the water and attempted resuscitation.

He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Udupi, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Despite this, the family sought further medical assistance at a hospital in Manipal, but physicians there also confirmed that he had passed away.

The Padubidri police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

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April 30,2025

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Mangaluru, April 30: The Netravati bridge at Jeppinamogaru, which had been closed for repair works since March 19, is set to reopen for vehicular traffic from May 2, police commissioner Anupam Agrawal announced.

Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that the bridge repairs are now complete. A new bearing has been installed in one of the bridge’s pillars, and all necessary structural maintenance has been carried out. Currently, the concrete curing process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude within the next two days, paving the way for the bridge to reopen as scheduled.

The closure of the old Netravati bridge had led to severe daily traffic congestion, as vehicles were diverted to the newly constructed parallel bridge on National Highway 66, where two-way traffic was temporarily permitted. Traffic jams were especially intense during peak morning and evening hours, causing vehicle queues that often stretched from Pumpwell and Kallapu to the Thokkottu flyover. Even emergency vehicles faced difficulties navigating through the gridlock.

To manage the situation, light vehicles heading towards Deralakatte and Konaje — or traveling towards Mangaluru from these areas — were diverted via the Harekala-Pavoor bridge. However, this alternate route also witnessed significant congestion during rush hours. As a result, many commuters, especially those traveling from Thokkottu, Talapady, and Kerala, were forced to start their journeys at least an hour earlier than usual.

The public had been urging authorities to expedite the repair works to ease traffic woes. With the bridge now ready to reopen, commuters can expect a significant improvement in traffic flow along the busy corridor from May 2 onward.

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