Mangaluru: CET topper Ananth says, he avoided mobile phone for 2 years

May 29, 2016

Mangaluru, May 29: Mohan Alva, chairman of Alva's Education Foundation, Mohan Alva, has announced a cash prize money of Rs. 5 lakh for Ananth G, student of Alva's PU College, for topping the medical/dental stream in the Common Entrance Test.

Ananth, who hails from bengaluru, had come to Dakshina Kannada for education. “Coaching in the college, night special classes and support of teachers, parents and Alva's College chairperson helped me to achieve the feat,” he said.

“I used to study for six to seven hours a day. The atmosphere in the hostel was also very conducive for learning. The doubts were cleared by the teachers daily which helped us,” he said.

He also said that he was totally disconnected from TV and mobile phone for the last two years, which helped him to concentrate on his studies.

Explaining his choice of Medicine, Ananth said, “I want to serve the people, so I am choosing a noble profession. I want to pursue my studies in Bangalore Medical College.”

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Excellent performance, all the best.

all the best and keep the good performance in next stage.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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