Different paths for PU toppers

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May 25, 2012
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Mangalore, May 24: PUC toppers of Dakshina Kannada district including Vivek Hegde, Chidananda H and Andrea Gonsalves have already made plans for their career.

Vivek Hegde, a student of Alva's Pre-university College, Moodbidri, who secured 590 marks out 600 marks, said that he has plans to do engineering electronics and communication. “However, the decision will be taken only after the results of competitive exams are out,” he said.

A resident of Shimoga, Mr Hegde said the support from the college and parents combined with regular homework helped him to perform well in the examination.

He has scored 100 in Maths, Physics and Electronics, 99 in Chemistry, 95 in English and 97 in Kannada. He is the son of Vishwanath Hegde-Hemalatha Hegde couple who work for the Postal Department.

Chidananda H, from Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Pre-University College, who has scored 589 marks for 600, has expressed his desire to take up his studies in basic science or medical science. “I am trying for IISc. Medical science will be my second preference,” he said.

He said that the atmosphere in the school had helped him to achieve success. Even the teachers were experienced and had given us guidance. In fact, he was topper from the beginning. He had scored 614/625 in SSLC examination. He has secured cent per cent in physics and chemistry, 99 each in maths and biology, 97 in Sanskrit and 94 in English.

His father Ashwatha Narayanappa is a maths lecturer at Government PU College, Tirumani and mother is Rashmi Devi, a house maker in Chikkaballapura district.

Andrea Gonsalves of the St. Agnes College, Mangalore has secured 584 out of 600 in Science. She said that she got 95 in English, 94 in French, 100 each in Statistics and Physics, 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Maths. She said that to score well, “You must have an interest in the subject.” She is interested in music, likes to experience new things and wants to study engineering.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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