Sahitya Akademi hosts 'Gramaloka'
'Gramaloka', a literary programme by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, and Manglurchi Motiyam Cultural Organisation, was held at Lobo Motors premises at Belthangadi at 4:30 pm on Sunday, June 30.
The event was inaugurated by Rev Fr Walter D'Mello, Parish Priest of Belthangady, who emphasised the cultural significance of the Konkani language. He underscored Konkani's rich heritage in folklore and literature, urging senior writers and artists to create awareness among konkani people on its uniqueness and guarding against foreign influences.
Melvyn Rodrigues, Convenor of the Konkani Advisory Board at Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi gave an introductory speech detailing the Sahitya Akademi's programmes and welcomed the guests.
The programme featured local poets Robert D'Souza Madantyar, Flavia Albuquerque from Puttur, and Thelma Madta from Madantyar, who recited thier poems. Vidya Nayak from Guruvayanakere presented Konkani children songs with insights into their background and contemporary relevance. Apollin D'Souza and her team delighted the audience with melodious Konkani lullabies, while Ronald Lobo, Ronald D'Souza, and Arvin D'Souza entertained with Konkani songs.
Stany Bela, a member of the Konkani Advisory Board at Sahitya Akademi moderated the programme. Alphonse Mendonsa Manglurchi Motiyam proposed vote of thanks.
The programme celebrated Konkani language and culture through poetry, songs, and cultural insights, reinforcing its importance and fostering community engagement in literary and cultural preservation.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
