Science sub-centre, IT park to come up in Udupi soon

July 6, 2014

Udupi, Jul 6: A science sub centre and an information technology park would be set up near Udupi soon, according to Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake.

Speaking after inaugurating the Sub Centre of Mangalore University at Government First Grade College at Tenkanidiyur near here, Mr Sorake said the government had sanctioned a science centre at Belapu village near Kaup at a cost of Rs. 80 crore.

An information technology park would be set up in Uppoor village of Udupi taluk he said.

These two centres would provide better facilities for students to learn science, Mr Sorake said.

The minister said that there was also a proposal to start a police training college in Udupi.

The State government had decided to set up a government medical college in all districts of the State. Accordingly, a government medical college would be established in Udupi.

Pramod Madhwaraj, MLA; K. Bhairappa, Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University; P.S. Yedpadithaya, Registrar; Meena Pinto, president of Tenkanidiyur Gram Panchayat; G. Yogananda, principal of the college, were present.

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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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