Dubai: ‘Only Fresh’ wins Indian Cultural Society’s Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016

March 27, 2016

Dubai: The Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016 was held under the auspices of the Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE at Dubai Indoor sports Ground Rashidiya Strokes Sports Hall, on March 18.

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As many as 8 known teams participated in the event. They are: AF Sports Club, Leads Ace Spikers, Jasbaa SC, Mass Volleyball Club, Dubai Duty Free, Abjar Team, Shj, Only Fresh, Mangalore Friends club.
It was a platform for Indian volleyball players to exhibit their talent at the international ground.
In A round semi final match, with the help of some of stunning shots and blocks, Leads Ace Spikers defeated Jasbaa SC (28-26 & 29-27) and entered final.
B round semi final match was played between Only Fresh Team and Dubai Duty Free. With splendid performance Only Fresh Team defeated Dubai Duty Free by 25-19 & 25-22 points and entered final.
Prior to start of final match both the finalist teams sang Indian national anthem along with Indian Cultural Society, UAE, Karnataka Chapter’s president, general secretary, members and NRI school children.
In the exciting final battle Only Fresh team emerged winners by defeating Leads Ace Spikers by 25-16 & 25-14 points.
During the presentation ceremony, Indian Cultural Society, UAE Karnataka Chapter executives Mr. Ashir Chukkabettu, Arif Madikeri, Sarfaraz Kapu, Suleiman Madikeri and events main sponsors Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors chief Executive Mr. Nasir and national level volleyball referee Mr. Mohideen were present.
Mr. Nasir Karaje handed over the Winners’ Trophy and cash prize to Only Fresh team members. The Runners up Trophy and cash prize were given away by Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith to Leads Ace Spikers.
The best smasher award was given to former Indian volleyball player Mr. Anoop D’Costa of Leads Ace Spikers by Suleiman Kuppendare Madikeri.
Main sponsor of the event Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, in his message congratulated organizers for their dedication and zeal in organizing a big tournament and wished them success in the future. He also congratulated the winning teams and the participating teams for playing with sportsman spirit.
The sponsors were: Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors, Bab Al Noor Restaurant, Tandoor Palace Restaurant, Modern Stationery, Nablas Contracting, Al Amin pharmacy, Petro solutions, Mustafa Furnishing, Al Nujoom Al Sabah Vehicle Repairing, Karnad Brothers and Deira Friends. Mr. Arif Madikeri compared the prize distribution ceremony.

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Comments

Very nice event

Super volleyball event. i loved it

Good to see Indians Playing in foreign soil

Wow Nice

Masha Allah Great event

Congratulations to Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE, for conducting fabulous Volleyball event. Sports leads to Good health and discipline our character. May Allah bless this organization with his choicest blessings and make it a predominant body of social service to empower our Community and our Nation.

masha allah it was really wonderful match and enjoyed the tournament...

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Charter flight to Kerala: OICC Bahrain thanks Dr Arathi Krishna, Oommen Chandy

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June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India.

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release.

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said.

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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AIE plane crash: Two NRIs in UAE thank God for missing flight at last moment

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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week.

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Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh holds blood donation camp

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January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.