Snack maker’s daughter bags 5 gold medals in MBBS

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March 27, 2015

Bengaluru, Mar 27: It was probably the biggest day of her life as she finally added Dr to her name. Mangala Gowri, 23, was conferred with five gold medals at the 17th RGUHS convocation on Wednesday. And celebrating her achievements was none other than her father, Damodhar Bhat, who literally burnt the midnight oil making snacks to support her education.

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A smiling Mangala preferred to take the backseat as her father basked in the limelight, saying how proud he was of his daughter's performance.

The star of the convocation, though, was candid enough to admit that she never really dreamt of becoming a doctor; she only wanted to be the best in whatever she did. Gowri, who did her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, said every time results would be declared she'd be surprised with her own scores.

"I didn't take the entrance exam wanting to become a doctor, but I did well. That's when I decided to take up medicine and my family supported me. Here too, I never really tried to be a topper but only gave it my best shot," said a modest Gowri, clutching the five gold medals she earned for scoring the highest marks in MBBS, OBG, obstetrics and gynecology, among others.

For her, the best part about being a doctor is the respect this profession commands.

It was an equally good time for Dr Roger Lau Sie Long, a Malaysian, who bagged 5 gold medals for his achievements in dental surgery. Roger, who has already started practicing with a government facility in Malaysia, said he'd miss speaking the little bit of Kannada he learnt during his days in the College of Dental Sciences, Davangere.

"I came here on a government scholarship which requires me to work in my home country for at least two years. I'm enjoying my time there but I'll miss India terribly," said the 25-year-old graduate.

Forty-three students were awarded PhDs and 26,252 others earned their degrees at the convocation.

Addressing the fresh grads, Dr K Radhakrishnan, former chief of Isro, said when someone asked him how his team handled pressure before any launch he'd say he learned from the surgeons.

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May 8,2024

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru North police have apprehended a minor in connection with alleged voyeurism incident reported in a private medical college in Mangaluru. 

DCP (Law and order) Sidharth Goyal said that the minor was produced before JJ Board as per due procedure. The incident came to light when a mobile phone was found in women's washroom in the college. 

The mobile-phone was discovered as it was ringing even when no one was in the toilet by the security guard of the college. 

Investigations revealed that the mobile phone had been strategically placed in the restroom. As a result, a case has been registered under north police station.

Further scrutiny into the matter uncovered the identity of the accused, a minor male aged 17, who had gained access to the college premises under the guise of being a patient. Following his apprehension, the accused was presented before the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Board in adherence to legal protocols.

The phone has been seized and a case has been booked under IPC section 354 (C), said the DCP.

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May 7,2024

Mangaluru: Former MLC Ivan D’Souza on Monday led a delegation to the Passport Seva Kendra in Mangaluru, urging the authorities to provide basic facilities for applicants. D’Souza addressed the media, highlighting the lack of essential amenities at the Mangaluru PSK. “I have requested the authorities to provide basic facilities for people visiting the PSK.

There are no chairs for the convenience of people who arrive at the PSK. They are forced to sit or stand by the side of the road or on footpaths. Additionally, there is no parking facility, no washrooms, and water has not been provided for the public,” the Congress leader stated.

An average of 500 to 600 people from various parts of the state visit the PSK. They have to wait in the scorching heat of the sun, D’Souza mentioned, urging the govt to address these issues promptly. “Officials have agreed to find solutions to the problems faced by the people. Meanwhile, we have also demanded that the PSK be relocated to a more convenient space. We have suggested that the PSK could be moved to the old DC’s office, where there is sufficient space. If our demands are not met, we will hold a protest,” D’Souza explained.

Ashraf Kinara, vice-president of the Dakshina Kannada Waqf Advisory Committee, echoed the sentiment, stating that the authorities should either provide all basic facilities for passport applicants at the PSK or relocate the centre to a better location.

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May 5,2024

Karwar, May 5: What commenced as a mere exchange of words between spouses swiftly transmuted into a calamitous ordeal, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of their innocent offspring. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the serene confines of Halamaddy village in the picturesque expanse of Dandeli, nestled within the idyllic expanse of Uttara Kannada district.

In the throes of a fervent dispute with her spouse, the aggrieved wife, succumbing to an overwhelming surge of emotions, callously propelled their tender six-year-old progeny into the somber depths of a nearby canal, thereafter alerting the local populace to her grievous act.

Promptly apprised of the distressing occurrence by concerned bystanders, the authorities were swiftly summoned to the scene to confront the harrowing aftermath.

Responding to the distress call, the diligent officers of Dandeli rural police swiftly converged upon the site where the innocent child had been cast into the unforgiving waters of the canal, subsequently effecting the retrieval of the child's lifeless form. 

Regrettably, it was discerned that a portion of the child's remains had been tragically claimed by the lurking jaws of a predatory crocodile.

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