Mangaluru: 'S Nuts' shop inaugurated
Mangaluru: Souza Cashews, a unit of Souza Electronics of Udupi, launched 'S Nuts' shop at Janvi Plaza, located on Bunts Hostel Road in the City on Sunday.
Dr. M. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor of Nitte University, inaugurated the 'S Nuts' shop.
Speaking at the occasion, he said, "India is at the forefront of the export industry. Hard work can lead to success in this industry."
Participating in the occasion as guest, MLA Vedavyasa Kamath said, the Cashew business is in trouble. It is facing an inevitable situation. "It is a pleasure that in such a situation, a nuts shop is opened in the City where people can easily get varieties of nuts, including cashew nuts;" he added.
Manager of Syndicate Bank Zonal Office Sujata D, KCCI President Isaac Vas, The Karnataka Cashew Manufacturers Association President P Subraya Pai, CA S.S. Kamath, Bank of Maharashtra's former President C. Alen Perare and others graced the occasion.
Owners Dr. Christopher, Betina, Christinia, and Christiano D'Souza were also present.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
