Scribes may not ink their finger due to busy work schedule

May 4, 2013

Mangalore, May 4: Come May 5, the people of Karnataka will be lining up at the booths to exercise their franchise in favour of their favourite candidate in each Assembly constituency. This time, the key focus is on ensuring maximum participation. The state as well as the district administration is keen on encouraging and registering maximum number of voters, so as to ensure a participative electoral process.

With many education and awareness programmes to encourage citizens to vote, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has left no stone upturned to reach out to the plethora of voters. The days leading up to the Election Day saw several novel methods in the district to reach out to all sections of people. From para-gliding over cities and towns to mime shows, each programme was organised to educate sections of people on the importance of voting.

With media being a powerful tool, its potential was tapped to a great extent by the Election Commission to make its voice heard among the masses. It is the time of elections that media houses are abuzz with activity, presenting news on political parties, candidates and the role of voters in the electoral process. Even busier are mediapersons who have to gather and analyse every bit of information and present it to the people in an unbiased manner without inclination towards any political party or ideology.

Toiling all day to give the readers the ground reality of the situation before and during elections, most are a busy lot who have to forgo their votes due to the demands of the profession. Writing stories on the importance of voting, it is ironic that journalists are themselves unable to vote as they are busy on the beat.

Among those working in Dakshina Kannada, few have to skip their votes these elections as they are unable to visit the cities their names are listed under.

A journalist working in Mangalore, Aditya Gowda (name changed) says that he was not particular about casting his vote in any election as he had never come across any good candidate in the constituency he belonged to. “Being a journalist, I wanted to exercise my vote in the Assembly elections tomorrow. However, I cannot vote in my hometown this time as I do not have leave to visit there,” he said.

Another journalist working in Mangalore, Clinton (name changed) says that there was nothing one could do about the situation. “This time would be my second time after the 2008 Assembly polls. But, looking at the candidate list in my constituency, I do not feel bad about not being able to vote. Last time, I had voted for an independent candidate as the rest were bad,” he says, adding that in these elections as well, the options did not look good.

A journalist from Mangalore posted in another city Kumaran (name changed) opines that the entire electoral process was unfair. “In one way, we feel proud of being journalists and creating awareness about the importance of voting. But, I am unable to exercise my vote this time since I am unable to visit Mangalore on the day of elections. It is the duty of the Election Commission to ensure that maximum voters cast their votes. Rather than depending on the postal system, the potential of technology needs to be tapped to ensure maximum participation,” he said.

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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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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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