18 - 24 October 2025

01. J&K Preserves Linguistic Heritage with Purchase of 11,150 Books in Local Languages

The J&K government procured 11,150 books in 12 languages during 2023-24, including Kashmiri (4,470), Dogri (1,390), and other regional languages, to preserve the region's linguistic heritage. The selection prioritizes works by local authors that showcase J&K's history and culture.

02. Adani Airports to Deploy Multilingual AI Assistant for Travelers

Adani Airport Holdings is partnering with AIonOS to launch an AI concierge that will assist travelers in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and regional dialects—providing 24/7 support for flight updates, directions, and airport services across seven Indian airports.

03. Mumbai Engineer Creates 'More Than Kannada Gottilla' Movement

Sakshi Baid transformed from a non-Kannada speaker to teaching thousands through her Instagram page with practical conversational lessons. Now with 390K followers, she's launched "Bolo Boli," a startup creating accessible learning platforms for Indian regional languages.

04. CIIL Observes Classical Kannada Language Recognition Day

The Central Institute of Indian Languages celebrated Classical Kannada Language Recognition Day. Despite lacking autonomous status, the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) continues robust activities with CIIL's support.

05. Manipuri Translator Soibamcha Indrakumar Honored with Sahitya Akademi Award

Soibamcha Indrakumar received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2024 for Manipuri literature at a ceremony in Kolkata. He joins 23 other translators from various Indian languages recognized for their contributions to literary translation across the country.

06. SAF Personnel to Learn Tulu in Cultural Workshop

Security personnel in Mangaluru will participate in a 20-day Tulu language workshop using K.T. Gatti's book "Learn Tulu Naturally," which teaches through Kannada and English texts. The program covers both language skills and cultural heritage of the region.

07. Tulu Oral Traditions Key to Understanding Tulunadu's Cultural History

Dr. Tukaram Poojary highlighted that Tulu's oral forms like sandhi and paaddana are essential for reconstructing Tulunadu's history. The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy emphasized introducing Tulu-related activities in educational institutions to cultivate appreciation among youth.

08. Controversy Over Devanagari-Only Konkani Test for Goa Govt Jobs

Global Konknni Forum opposes Goa government's decision requiring Devanagari-script Konkani exams for government jobs, calling it discriminatory against Roman script users. They demand equal recognition of both scripts in the Official Language Act.

10. Sanskrit Takes Center Stage at Valley of Words Literary Festival in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's Sanskrit Education Secretary highlighted initiatives to promote Sanskrit globally, including employment opportunities abroad, scholarship schemes, and Sanskrit villages in each district. New science and mathematics courses will allow Sanskrit students to compete in JEE and NEET exams.

11. INDIA Bloc Pushes for Official Status of Four Bihar Languages

The INDIA alliance's Bihar election manifesto promises to include Bhojpuri, Magahi, Bajjika, and Angika in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule, granting them official language status. These languages, spoken across different regions of Bihar, currently lack recognition according to opposition leaders.

12. Kashmiri Language Added to CBFC Certification System

The Central Board of Film Certification has officially included Kashmiri in its certification system after filmmakers faced hurdles getting their Kashmiri film "Batt Koch" certified. This change follows intervention from the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting.

13. Ajit Pawar Warns: Speak Marathi at Home to Prevent Language Extinction

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged citizens to speak Marathi at home and throughout the state to preserve cultural heritage. Despite English education trends, he cautioned that neglecting Marathi could lead to its extinction within generations.