Accept Tulu as administrative language at Panchayat levels'

October 8, 2011

Savanur, October 8: The age old culture and professions of 'Taulava' land seemed revived right atop the hill at the premises of Vidyarashmi Education Trust, where the All India Tulu Convention was held on Friday.

The venue designed to perfection, seemed like a time machine which took the participants to an era when farming, knitting baskets, making coir artifacts, pottery was the main occupation of the people here.

From this world recreated for some days, the dignitaries were brought to the venue along with 'Keelu Kudure,' 'Yakshagana,' 'Kathakali,' 'Garudi Gombe' and various other representations of folk art forms.

Speaking on the occasion, litterateur and Wurzburg Universtiy visiting professor B A Vivek Rai said, Tulu should be accepted as an administrative language at the local level. “If Tulu was accepted by administration at Gram Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat level, it would help many people who could not speak Kannada, and therefore could not communicate their problems to officials”, he said.

Vidyarashmi Group of Institutions President Savanur Seetharam Rai said that he had planned to have first Tulu sammelana in Savanur but it got delayed due to the Tulu Sammelana which was hosted in Ujire.

Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy President Palthadi Ramakrishna Achar said that the love for Tulu language had increased among Tuluvas after the Ujire Tulu Sammelan which was held in 2009.

“Tulu has now entered the portals of schools. It is being taught as third language in 6th standard and about 24,000 children in the district are learning Tulu in schools. When questions are being raised over the standard of teachers imparting Tulu lessons, Mangalore University has timely agreed to start Diploma and PG Diploma courses,” he said.

Inaugurating the programme, Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade said that Tuluvas need to interrogate themselves.

“Our culture and language is distinct. Our culture is rich and we believe in accepting people. If at all Tulu language is included in the 8th scheduled of the Constitution, then it will add to the glory of our language,” said Dr Heggade adding that even celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar have belief in the pious land of Tulunadu. “It is the divine feeling that had brought Tendulkar to bow down before Kukke Subramanya when his professional innings were dipping. After a prayer there at the pious land, he hit another 12 centuries and made a come back,” said Dr Heggade.

Minister for Power Shobha Karandalaje who presented her speech in Tulu said that every Tuluva should make their children learn Tulu in schools.

“There is a feeling among people that talking Tulu can be embarrassing. This is a wrong notion. We have to try and speak Tulu in our day to day life,” said Karandalaje.

Mangalore University Registrar K Chinnappa Gowda, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel among others were present.

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November 17,2024

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Mangaluru: A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, November 17, at Vazco Resort (VAZCO), situated at Battappadi Cross Road in Someshwara on the outskirts of the city, when three young women drowned in the resort’s swimming pool. 

Disturbingly, an iPhone recording and CCTV footage captured their final moments, providing insights into the heartbreaking accident.

According to City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, the tragedy occurred at approximately 10:05 AM. The victims were identified as:

Keerthana N (21) from Devaraj Mohalla, Hebbal Second Stage, Vijayanagar Post.
Nishitha M.D (21) from 4th Cross, Kuribarahalli, Mysuru.
Parvathi S (20) from Ramanuja Road, K.R. Mohalla, Mysuru.

Sequence of Events

The three women had checked into Room No. 2 of the resort on the morning of November 16 and stayed overnight. On Sunday morning, around 10 AM, they entered the swimming pool to play. Reports suggest that they placed their clothes poolside and set an iPhone to record the activity.

Initial findings indicate one woman slipped underwater and began to struggle. When the second attempted a rescue, she too drowned, followed by the third woman. Within minutes, the tragedy claimed all three lives. CCTV footage from the resort corroborates the sequence, showing the young women struggling before succumbing to the water.

Investigation Underway

The resort staff discovered the lifeless bodies and immediately raised the alarm. Ullal Police Inspector H N Balakrishna and his team are conducting an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the women were non-swimmers, and the lack of safety measures contributed to the tragedy.

The resort is owned by Manohar, as per police records. While the formal case is yet to be registered, the incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols at resorts offering pool facilities.

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November 28,2024

Mangaluru: The upcoming assembly session at Suvarna Soudha, Belagavi, scheduled from December 9 to 19, will primarily focus on addressing issues pertaining to North Karnataka, according to Assembly Speaker U T Khader. "While the main emphasis will be on North Karnataka, concerns from other regions will also be part of the discussions," he clarified.

Speaking to reporters at the Circuit House in Mangaluru on Thursday, Khader shared that a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee had been convened, with the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and other key figures in attendance to ensure effective deliberations during the session.

"The session was initially planned from December 9 to 20. However, it was later decided to conclude it by December 19, as the All India Kannada Literary Convention is set to begin on December 20 in Mandya," Khader explained.

When asked about the process for discussions in the Assembly, Khader assured, "Discussions will take place according to the established rules."

The Speaker also highlighted his participation in various international conferences. "As Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, I have consistently sought opportunities to represent the Assembly at overseas conventions. I am pleased to announce that I will be attending the International Peace Conference in Vatican City," he said. "It is an honor to participate as a representative of the Mangaluru constituency and as the Speaker of the Assembly."

In response to questions about government grants, Khader remarked, "Grants do not come automatically. MLAs must actively follow up with the relevant authorities rather than simply complain about the lack of grants in their constituencies."

Addressing the tragic incident of three students drowning at a resort in Ullal, the Speaker emphasized, "The Deputy Commissioner has been instructed to enforce strict safety measures in resorts to prevent such incidents in the future."

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November 18,2024

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Mangaluru: A 14-year-old boy, Subodh, tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning while sitting outside his home in Kedila village, Bantwal taluk, on Sunday evening.

The incident occurred around 5:30 PM while Subodh, an 8th-grade student at Kalladka Shriram High School, was seated outside his house. Lightning struck him, leaving him unconscious. 

Family members rushed him to a nearby clinic and later to a private hospital in Puttur, where doctors confirmed his death upon arrival.

The boy's body was sent to Puttur Government Hospital for a post-mortem.

Tahsildar Archana Bhat has directed revenue officials to assist the grieving family. Vitla Revenue Inspector Prashanth Shetty, Village Administrative Officer Anil Kumar, Kedila Panchayat President Harish Valtaje, and panchayat members visited the family to offer their condolences and support.

This heartbreaking incident highlights the unpredictability of nature’s fury, leaving a community mourning the untimely loss of a young life.

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