Rains destroyed 82,000 tonnes of coffee crop in Karnataka, Kerala: Board

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September 2, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 2: The Coffee Board has estimated a crop loss of about 82,000 tonnes owing to heavy rains in the coffee tracts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

It has recommended to the Centre to consider a special relief package for coffee growers.

A press release issued by the board said that a preliminary assessment of crop loss in all the major zones during the third week of August was conducted, losses identified, and reports sent to both the State and Union governments.

According to the release, the highest loss is in Karnataka, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Coffee Board staff have been deployed in calamity-hit areas and are working with the revenue administration to assess damage and offer preliminary relief.

A meeting with all the growers’ associations will be called in the second week of September, the release said.

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

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December 20,2025

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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