Mechanisation has made people mental patients: Prasanna

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June 30, 2012

Mangalore, June 30: The overdependence on machines in the post-industrialization era has changed people's approach towards life. The fast-paced lifestyle is taking a toll on the modern man's mental health. In the olden days people used to put in lot of hard work to make a living, but still the physical exertion would make them get a sound sleep in the night. But the mental pressure brought about by increased mechanization has made life miserable. We are not able to enjoy a good night's sleep because of the fatigue caused by an overburdened mind. This is also making us more and more prone to mental diseases, said Prasanna, celebrated theatre person, here on Saturday.

He was presiding over a programme organized by the Journalists Study Centre, at Roshni Nilaya in Mangalore to commemorate the Kannada Press Day, which will be celebrated on July 1.

Stating that the society has come quite far on the road of mechanization and industrialization, Mr. Prasanna recalled the assurance recently given by the prime minister after taking over the finance portfolio to put the country back on the path of liberalization to arrest the current slowdown. “This can be compared to the predicament of a person riding on a tiger's back. He does not know how to climb down. Similar is the case with mechanization. We are paying for it in terms of global warming, disappearing rains. But still we are continuing with it because we don't know how to come out of the mess,” he said.

Mr. Prasanna called upon journalists to be truthful to their conscience while discharging their responsibilities and rise above the confines of personal ideologies and isms. “The question of morality is not a problem exclusive to the media. People in all vocations face similar situation. A journalist should respond to such challenges by considering himself as a human being first and not a votary of any political party or ideology,” he said.

The speech was followed by a question-answer session. In reply to a question posed by a student, Mr. Prasanna said the industrialization has also harmed journalism. “Can we expect journalists working in the newspapers and channels run by industrialists and politicians to write something against the interest of their bosses. Today owners of media houses also run several other businesses. A transport tycoon owns a newspaper while the leading English daily of the country is owned by a group, which is into an array of other businesses. How can one expect independent and impartial journalism in such a situation?” he asked.

Safiya Naeem compered the programme. Praveen Padigar announced the launching of the Patrakarthara Adhyayana Kendra's blog.

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Model code of conduct enforced in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for MLC by-election: Key details inside

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September 20,2024

Mangaluru, Sep 20: The bye-election for the MLC seat, vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary after his election as an MP, will take place on October 21. The election covers 6,037 voters from 392 local bodies across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and election officer Mullai Muhilan provided details at a press conference held at the DC office on Thursday.

Key Election Dates:

Nomination Period: September 26 to October 3
Verification of Nominations: October 4
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 7
Election Day: October 21 (Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM)
Vote Counting: October 24

Code of Conduct:

The model code of conduct came into effect on September 19 and will remain in place until October 28 in both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. During this period, government development projects cannot be announced, and foundation stone-laying ceremonies are prohibited. Political banners and hoardings are also banned. Government officials are restricted from participating in public programs or meetings. The Election Commission will oversee all political events, and the regulations that apply to MP and MLA elections will also govern this MLC bye-election.

Election Management:

Additional DCs of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will assist as election officers. While no election-related check posts will be set up, flying squads and video surveillance teams will monitor compliance. Political party buntings and hoardings will be removed immediately.

Voter and Polling Information:

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fall under the Dakshina Kannada local body authority. In this bye-election, eligible voters include members of gram panchayats, city corporations, city municipalities, town municipalities, town panchayats, as well as MLAs, MLCs, and MPs.

Dakshina Kannada: 3,551 voters, 234 polling booths
Udupi: 2,486 voters, 158 polling booths

Officials Present:

The press conference was attended by ZP CEO Dr. Anand, Additional DC Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, SP Yatheesh, MCC Commissioner Anand C L, and Assistant Commissioner Girish Nandan.

This election marks a significant political event for both districts, with voters from various local bodies participating in the process.

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