SSLC toppers in DK, Udupi aim high

May 17, 2016

Mangaluru, May 17: The Karnataka SSLC results-2016 brought with them much reason for good cheer as a large number of students in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts scored above 610 marks. Coincidentally, most of the top scorers from the twin coastal district hail from a humble background.

(from top left) Bindya Shetty(620), Sushruth (624), Rakhi Shet (609), Lakshmikant (617), Supreetha (618), Ramya Shree (623), Aditya (623), Chinmay (619), Renisha (615), Riya Jeshma (608), Sanjana (622) Meghana (622), Shilpa (621), Vivek Pai (622), Venkatesh (622), Deepthi (617), Chennaveeresh (617), Faaiza (610), Chaitra (622), Sohan (622).

Dakshina Kannada district topper Sushruth UK (624/625), a student of St Mary's English Medium High School, Laila, in Belthangady, has already started preparations for his further studies. Either entering the field of medicine or becoming an IAS officer was his dream since his childhood. Read more about Sushruth: Village boy who scored 624/625 in SSLC gives all credit to mom.

Aditya Kamath of Subrahmanya Kumaraswamy School has scored 623/625. He said he had expected to score 620 marks, and was surprised to see his marks as expected. “I used to study daily. My parents and teachers played a vital role in my success. I want to become a doctor or a scientist,” said Aditya.

Ajay KP of Canara High School (Main) in Mangaluru has secured 622 marks. He reads English literature and general knowledge books. He also likes to play shuttle. He wants to become an IAS officer after completing MBBS. He is the son of Shaila K N, lecturer at Balmatta First Grade College.

For Meghana Pai, a student of SVS English Medium School from Bantwal, 622/625 was a pleasant surprise as she had expected only 610. Daughter of G Krsihnanada Pai and Nandita Pai, the 16-year-old girl is all set to enter commerce stream as her dream is to become a successful Chartered Accountant.

Bindya Shetty, another topper from the district, has scored 620/625 marks. She is the student of Sri Mahalingeshwara English Medium School, Surathkal. “I was serious in my studies from Day One of my 10th standard. I did not leave my extra-curricular activities especially Bharathanatyam and Yakshagana, which helped me relax my mind and concentrate on my studies,” said Bindya and added, “I will take up Commerce in PU and will decide on my career later.” She is the daughter of Leeladhar Shetty and Sujatha Shetty.

Toppers in Udupi

In Udupi's Kundapur taluk three students have secured 622 out of 625. None of them went for coaching classes but did self-study.

Venkatesh Puranik B., a student of Government High School, Basrur, said that he had expected only 620 marks. But he was overjoyed to get 622 marks. “But my parents had expected me to do even better,” he said.

Son of Subrahmanya Puranik, a priest, and Annapurna Puranik, a homemaker, the boy used to study about four hours a day. “My aim is to become a Chartered Accountant. I have still not decided which college I should join for pre-university course,” he said.

U Chaitra Shanbhog, a student of S.V. English Medium High School, Gangolli, said that she had not expected to get 622 out of 625. It was a surprise for her. “My aim is to study Astronomy and become a space scientist,” she said.

Chaitra, daughter of U. Ravindra Shanbhog, an accountant at Gangolli Tiles Factory, and U. Geetha Shanbhog, a teacher at Sanjay Gandhi High School at Ampar, is learning Hindustani classical vocal. She loves playing shuttle badminton and ball badminton. In fact, she represented her school in shuttle badminton tournament.

H. Vivek Giridhar Pai, a student of V.K.R. Acharya Memorial English Medium School, Kundapur, said that he was delighted over getting 622 out of 625 marks. His aim was to do MBBS and become a paediatrician, he said.

Vivek Pai, son of Giridhar Pai, officer in Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), and Gayatri Pai, Head of the Department of Botany in Bhandarkars College, Kundapur, said that he used to study for three-four hours a day. He has already taken admission at S.R. College in Hebri for pre-university course.

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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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Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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Udupi NRI duped of Rs 12.25 lakh in Telegram investment scam

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December 4,2025

Udupi: A 40-year-old NRI from Udupi has reportedly lost more than Rs 12.25 lakh in an online investment scam operated through Telegram.

According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa, who has been working in Dubai for the past 15 years in computer accessories sales, maintains NRI accounts in Karkala and Nitte.

On November 12, 2025, Mendonsa was added to a Telegram group called Instaflow Earnings by unknown individuals. Users identified as Priya and Dipannita persuaded him to invest in “Revenue Tasks.” Initially, Mendonsa transferred Rs 1,100 multiple times and received the promised returns, encouraging him to continue.

On November 14, another user, Nishmitha Shetty, directed him to register on a website, digitvisionuoce.cc, and invest Rs 4 lakh in various shares. Over the next few days, he made multiple transfers totaling Rs 12,25,000, including Rs 50,000 via Google Pay, believing the scheme was legitimate.

After receiving the money, the alleged handlers stopped responding, and neither the invested amount nor the promised profits were returned.

The CEN police have registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigations are ongoing.

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