Advised son to stay away from politics, says CM Siddaramaiah

August 31, 2016

Mysuru, Aug 31: As father and political guru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is treating younger son Yathindra's newfound interest in politics with caution. Siddaramaiah recently lost his elder son and political heir Rakesh. Following Rakesh's death, Yathindra, a doctor by profession, has been visiting CM's Varuna constituency in Mysuru and interacting with people.

Clarifying that he was not pushing Yathindra into politics, Siddaramaiah told Express how he held a heart-to-heart talk with his son and warned him about the pitfalls of politics.

"When Yathindra came to Mysuru and told me that he wanted to help me with the constituency and interact with people, it came as a shock to me.

Yathindra always kept away from public life and maintained a low profile even at home. He leads a regimented life, visiting 4-5 hospitals for laboratory management and working hard in diagnosing cancer cells."

Siddaramaiah, who himself had a chequered political life, said, "I advised Yathindra that politics is a bed of thorns and to think deeply before taking the plunge. I advised him to interact extensively with people if he has real interest. Once he comes in contact with people and earns their love and respect, it would be difficult to get out," he added.

"When I told him that being a doctor he wouldn't be able to fit in the rough and tumble of politics, he countered asking me why I entered politics and not continue practising as a lawyer. I couldn't give a convincing reply."

Siddaramaiah said Yathindra is god-fearing and a strict vegetarian, observes fast on Mondays and does puja every day. "He has the patience to listen to people. Ultimately, people are the masters in democracy and they will decide one's fate in public life," signed off Siddaramaiah.

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Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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