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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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.
