CET results announced; Ananth G from Alva's College is medical topper

May 28, 2016

Bengaluru, May 28: The Common Entrance Test results were announced on Saturday by Minister for Higher Education T.B. Jayachandra.

Of the 1.78 lakh candidates who had applied, 1.71 lakh students appeared for CET. Assessment of performance was done on the basis of the revised key answers. According to the merit list generated for different courses, 41,530 candidates are eligible for admission to medical and dental courses, 99,791 for Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) and Homoeopathy courses, 1.27 lakh for engineering and technology courses and 1,395 for architecture course. That apart, 96,341 are eligible for agriculture, 99,788 for veterinary, 1.31 lakh for B.Pharma and Pharma-D courses.

ananth Toppers

Ananth G. from Alva's PU College in Moodbidri has bagged the first rank in medical/ dental, and third rank in the ISM and Homoeopathy. The second and third ranks in medical/ dental have been secured by Sanjay M. Goudar from Seshadripuram PU College, Yelahanka, and Vachana Shree Patil from Shaheen Independent PU College in Bidar. Sanjay and Vachana Shree Patil have also bagged the first and second ranks in ISM and Homoeopathy.

In engineering, the first rank holder is Milind Kumar Vaddiraju from V.V.S. SardarPatel PU College, Bengaluru. The second and third rank holders have been bagged from Niranjan Kamath from Expert PU College and Divya A. Jamakhandi from KLES Independent PU College. In Architecture, the first three ranks have been bagged by Mrudulaa C.R. from CMR National Public School, Aishwarya Mahadevan from The Amrutha Academy, and Neha Sarah Abraham from Sophia High School.

Full scholarship

Mr. Jayachandra said that unlike previous years, the full scholarship for the top five rankers of CET will be extended to the full course from this year.

Meanwhile, there still is no clarity on whether CET will be applicable to only government quota seats in medical colleges. Minister for Medical Education Sharanprakash R. Patil said that the centre's Ordinance is clear on there being government quota seats in private colleges. "We are still seeking legal opinion to see what to make of the announcement made by the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation on Friday. The government was not consulted in this regard," he said.

Comments

Great achievement...Proud to be ALVA\s Alumuni..."

wow good news for coastal karnataka in every result we defeated bengaluru, bengaluru is all behind us.

ohh anyways congo to this ananth. what if we lose here, sunday IPL will win it for sure

congo boy. all the best. govt should support him to reach high level and implement his knowledge for the good cause.

where is the treat bro,

well done ananth, indian stars!

all the best for the future studies, get good things to india, dont go to abroad,

congratulations ananth, your hardwork treat to u,

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Karnataka: 295 out of 523 covid-19 cases are active; 207 discharged

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April 28,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 28: There are a total of 523 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, Department of Health and Family Welfare of Karnataka informed on Tuesday.
It informed that there are 295 active COVID-19 cases in Karnataka presently, while 207 patients have been discharged, 20 deaths have been reported.

According to a district-wise breakup, a maximum of 131 cases were reported from Bengaluru urban, followed by Mysuru with 87 cases and Belagavi with 52 cases.

India's total number of coronavirus positive cases rises to 29,974 (including 22010 active cases, 7027 cured/discharged/migrated and 937 deaths), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.

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People violating covid protocol will face criminal cases: Bengaluru top cop

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June 28,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 28: Criminal cases will be lodged against people for not adhering to the COVID-19 protocol in the city, said a top police official on Sunday.

"Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and BBMP (officials) are on the streets to enforce wearing of mask and social distancing. Warnings now, criminal cases will follow," said Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao.

He exhorted people to insist on everybody wearing a mask and maintaining social distance.

"Urge every Bengalurean to enforce mask enforcement and social distancing. If people argue, call 100. We are ready to respond to your calls," said Rao.

Assuring the city residents, he said one should not worry about others being high and mighty while making sure everybody follows the Covid precautions.

"Don't bother about high and mighty factor, whosoever it is, just tell people around you to wear mask and not hanging around neck," said the Commissioner.

On Saturday, DCP Rohini Katoch Sepat conducted a special drive to ensure everybody is following the Covid rules.

"Conducted a special drive along with BBMP marshals, imposed fine for not wearing mask and social distancing," said Sepat.

The senior police officer had also sealed down some shops for not conforming to the social distancing directions.

Sepat personally made announcements through a megaphone, spoke to shopkeepers, pedestrians and walked the streets in enforcing the rules.

Similarly, Rao also warned commercial establishments of raids and legal action in the event of Covid rules violation.

"Shops, malls, banks, hotels, offices and establishments. All of you are already aware of precautions to be taken. If you do not implement mask wearing and ensure safe distance, city police will raid and initiate legal action," asserted Rao.

On Friday, Bengaluru North DCP Shashi Kumar closed down some shops which did not follow Covid rules and rewarded some shopkeepers who adhered to them with roses.

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London to Kolkata bus service? Yes, it’s real! Viral pics of 1957 make netizens curious

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July 2,2020

When the black and white photos of the ‘London to Calcutta (Kolkata) bus service’ went viral on social media recently, the response of some of the netizens was “stop spreading fake news!” But, it isn’t a fake news. The late 1950s indeed offered people a lavish bus trip from London to Kolkata.

While one of the viral images shows passengers at the Victoria Coach Station, London, boarding 'Albert', the other image show the same bus travelling through a valley. In another image the bus is stationed at a tourist spot. All these photos were captured during the bus’ maiden international journey in 1957.

An image of the bus ticket is also making rounds on social media, that shows the route of the bus — London, Belgium, West Germany, Austria,Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, West Pakistan, India. The route in India followed Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Banaras and finally Calcutta.

The ticket shows that a one side travel cost 145 pounds (13,644 Rupees at the present day) back then, and it was inclusive of all the luxury provided during the run.

The luxurious bus provided the facilities of reading, individual sleeping bunks, radio/taped music for parties and pleasure and fan heaters, among other things. The brochure reads, "Your complete home while you travel."

Some of the tour highlights included Banaras on the Ganges, The Taj Mahal, The Raj Path, The Rhine Valley and The Peacock Throne. Passengers reportedly got free shopping days in New Delhi, Tehran, Salzburg, Kabul, Istanbul and Vienna.