Chikkodi, April 23 -- The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) results were announced on Thursday across the state of Karnataka.

Prathana Nagaraj Biradar Patil, a resident of Athani town in Chikkodi educational district, and a student of Government High School, came first in the state, raising the banner of Kunda Nagari fame to a higher level. She has secured 625 out of 625 marks and has come first in the state.

Karnataka SSLC topper Prathana credited her success to attentive classroom learning and consistent revision, expressing her intent to pursue future studies in the science department.

Speaking to reporters, student Prathana expressed her joy, saying, "I was studying normally like all students. I came first in the state an...