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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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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