Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan celebrates birthday with students from Manipur
promises to bear their education cost
Bengaluru, Aug 1: Karnataka Housing and Minorities Welfare Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday celebrated his birthday with students from Manipur who have taken shelter here following ethnic clashes in the strife-torn state.
As many as 29 girl students have taken shelter in St Teresa Educational Institutions in Chamarajapet here, which is Khan's Assembly constituency, his office said in a release. The Minister announced that he would bear the education and welfare of those students, and on the occasion, he announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh, it said.
Khan interacted with the students and gathered information about the prevailing situation in Manipur.
The students explained that they have come to Bengaluru in view of the dangerous situation in their home state, and also thanked St Teresa Education Institutions for giving them shelter, the release said.
The students have to stay back here for at least seven years to complete their education and the Minister promised to bear the cost of education and their welfare for the whole period, it added.
The Minister said the students are very safe here and he would make arrangements for anything they wanted.
As many as 200 students have come from Manipur to Bengaluru of which 29 students have taken shelter in this institution and others have been accommodated in other institutions, the release added.
ಆಶ್ರಯ ಅರಸಿ ಬಂದ ಅಂತಹ ಕೆಲವು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಜತೆ ಇಂದು ನನ್ನ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಿಸಿದ್ದು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ ಎನಿಸಿತು.
— B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan (@BZZameerAhmedK) August 1, 2023
ಅಲ್ಲದೆ, ಚಾಮರಾಜ ಪೇಟೆಯ ಸೆಂಟ್ ತೆರೆಸಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಶ್ರಯ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ 29 ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿಯರ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಆರೈಕೆ ವೆಚ್ಚ ಭರಿಸುವುದಾಗಿ ಘೋಷಣೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ತುರ್ತು ಪರಿಹಾರವಾಗಿ ಎರಡು ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ.ನೀಡಿದೆ.
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Udupi: Inaugural edition of Tulunad Conclave 2025 to be held on April 13
Udupi (Katpadi): The inaugural edition of Tulunad Conclave – 2025, organized by the Tulu Cultural Research Foundation, is all set to take place on April 13 at the Saptapadi Auditorium, Vishwanatha Kshetra, Katpadi.
The one-day conclave, running from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, is a landmark effort to preserve and promote the rich legacy of the Tulu language, literature, and cultural heritage among future generations.
Scholars, cultural enthusiasts, and language activists from across the Tulu-speaking belt—from Kasaragod to Udupi—will gather for in-depth discussions on various aspects of Tulu identity, including its folklore, literary tradition, and the long-standing campaign for official recognition of Tulu.
The foundation, which has been at the forefront of promoting the Tulu script, will also unveil several new books written in Tulu script during the event. This follows the successful publication of six Tulu-script books by the foundation in the previous year.
A major highlight of the conclave will be the official launch of Mallige, a Unicode-compatible ASCII Tulu font developed by Prahlad P. Tantri, along with a dedicated Tulu Unicode keyboard layout.
In an effort to unify efforts for Tulu’s constitutional recognition, a high-profile panel discussion will bring together political leaders, cultural figures, and language advocates. The panel will deliberate on strategic approaches to strengthen the Tulu identity at political, institutional, and grassroots levels.
The cultural richness of Tulunad will also be on vibrant display. From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, the audience will be treated to traditional Tulu cultural performances, including a much-anticipated act by the acclaimed Kemmanu Sisters.
A special segment titled Tulunadu Javanere Samavesha (Youth Conclave of Tulunad), presided over by Mahi Mulki, President of the Tulu Cultural Research Foundation, will focus on engaging the younger generation in the Tulu movement.
A Tulu book fair will run throughout the day, and the foundation will also honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Tulu language and culture with its prestigious Sadhana Puraskara.
Adding to the significance of the day, the official website of the Tulu Cultural Research Foundation will be launched, providing a digital platform to support its ongoing initiatives.
