Tulu Sahitya Academy President urges lawmakers to push for Official Language status for Tulu
Mangaluru: Taranath Gatti Kapikad, President of the Tulu Sahitya Academy, has urged MLAs from Coastal Karnataka to advocate for the recognition of the Tulu language as an official language of the state during the current assembly session.
In a letter addressed to the region's legislators, Kapikad emphasized the importance of fulfilling the longstanding demand of Tulu speakers for official language status. He noted that in a previous session, the government acknowledged this demand and promised to make a decision after reviewing the implementation of multiple official languages in other states.
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"The state government has now received the necessary information from various states," Kapikad stated in his letter. "In this regard, all the legislators should propose the demand before the assembly."
Kapikad's appeal highlights the cultural significance of the Tulu language and its widespread use in the coastal regions of Karnataka. By recognizing Tulu as an official language, he argues, the government would affirm the linguistic and cultural diversity of the state.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
