Liberalisation, modernization hurting farmers big time'

February 9, 2011

Mangalore, February 9: Renowned film director and writer Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar has expressed grave concern over the storm of liberalisation and modernisation in the country, which according to him moving is in the wrong direction.

Speaking after receiving Prof SVP Memorial award-2011 at a programme organised by city based Prof SV Parameshwara Bhatta Memorial Committee at Canara College here on Tuesday, Chandrashekhar said that farmers too have been losing interest on farming these days due to the impact of the new phenomenon.

The development that we are witnessing in this country is mere prima facie, he said adding that hundreds of thousands of houses in the rural areas of this country still do not have proper toilet and sanitation facilities, although you can find mobile in everybody's hand.

Lamenting the strange contradictions of the system, he said you can very easily borrow loan if you want to buy a car in this county, but slog for days together to get an education loan!

“There is shortage of 100 metric tonnes of food in this country and if the same situation continues, the shortage will increase twofold or even threefold in a decade, as the anti-nature activities are going on in far foot”, he said.

Litterateur Erya Lakshminarayan Alva presided over the programme. Prof Na Damodar Shetty, Chandrakala Nandavara and others were present.

The award, which includes a cash of Rs 10,000 was conferred on Chandrashekhar to mark the birth anniversary of Prof SV Parameshwara Bhatta.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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