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Jubail factory fire leaves families of Mangaluru victims shell-shocked

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April 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 17: The families of the expatriate workers from Mangaluru region who lost their lives in a fire mishap at a petrochemical company in Saudi Arabia on Saturday were too shocked to react when the tragic news reached them.

fire3At least 12 people including Indian expats were killed and 11 others sustained injuries after fire broke out in Jubail United Petrochemical Company plant on Saturday during routine maintenance. Among the victims four or five are said to be Mangalureans.

Groom-to-be

Little did the family members of Vincent Monteiro, who are receding at Adyarpadavu, here, know that he would be charred to death on the day when was supposed to visit his hometown.

Sources closed to the aggrieved family said that Vincent's elders had requested him to postpone the vacation for a month as they were in search of a suitable bride for him. Their plan was to arrange Vincent's wedding during the vacation.

Being the fifth among six children of Late Lawrence Monteiro and Cristina Monteiro couple, 36-year-old Vincent was away from home for past 14 years as he was working in Mumbai, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

No Eid-ul-Fitr

Another victim Mohammed Ashraf had planned to visit his home in Haleyangady during Eid-ul-Fitr which is nearly three months away.

The second among five children of late Abdul Khader and Zainabi couple, 30-year-old Ahsraf had been working as a pipe technician in Jubail for past three years.

His elder brother Mohammed Shareef was working in Saudi Arabia for the last eight years and Ashraf joined him three years ago. Even though both of them work for the same company, the elder one was in his room when the tragedy took place as he works the night shift.

In fact, Ashraf's service was regularised 11 months ago and he had visited his native in May 2015.

After hearing shocking news, his mother has fallen sick. A pall of gloom has descended on the house with neighbours visiting the family members and consoling them.

No confirmation yet

On the other hand, in Vamanjoor, the wife Balakrishina Poojary does not even know whether he is alive or dead. “Last night I received a message saying my husband is injured in fire mishap. I couldn't contact him after that,” said Lavanya. However, her neighbours said that they received information that Balakrishna breathed his last in the hospital. He was working in Saudi Arabia for the last two years.

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Media Release
July 27,2020

The second in the series of chartered flights arranged by Thumbay Group, UAE and the Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust, Mangalore to repatriate stranded Kannadigas in the UAE took off from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on 25th July 2020. The flight was fully occupied with 178 passengers including the sick and elderly as well as those in need of urgent medical attention due to chronic illnesses, pregnant ladies and kids. Passengers also included those facing visa issues and job losses.

Implemented under the leadership of Dr. Thumbay Moideen - Founder President of Thumbay Group & Founder Patron of BCF and Dr. B K Yusuf - President of BCF, these repatriation flights are organized on a purely charitable basis, with all necessary steps and precautions in place to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. 

Thumbay Group assigned its fleet of buses to transport the passengers free of charge from their residences in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman to the airport. The organizers also provided free meals and refreshments to the passengers, in addition to PPE kits and face-shields distributed free of charges. 

Dr. B K Yusuf – BCF President, Dr. Kaup Mohammed - BCF General Secretary, other office bearers of BCF, as well as Thumbay Group’s representatives Mr. Farhad C – Director of the 
Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group and Engr. Farwaz P. C. – COO of the Construction Division were present at the airport to see off the second group of passengers. 

ARISTOCRAT Travels supported the ticketing, boarding and related processes for the passengers. Support 
was also extended by social organizations including Bhatkal Jamath, Bhatkal association, BCCI, BWF, DKSC, KNRI, Kannadiga Help Line, KDKGS-UAE, Dubai Konkans, KSS and Dubai 
Kannadigas.

The passengers were received at Mangalore airport under the leadership of Mr. Mumtaz Ali - patron of BCF and other distinguished personalities of Mangalore including Mr. B. M. Farookh - Hon. MLC, Mr. Moidin Bava - former MLA, Mr. U. T. Ifthikhar, Mr. S. M. R. Rashid - President of 
BCCI central committee etc.The passengers were transferred to the hotels where they had registered for the mandatory quarantine.

The first flight in the series, with 186 passengers had taken off on 21st July 2020. The next flight under this joint initiative is scheduled to take-off from Ras Al Khaimah airport to Mangalore on 10th August 2020. A few more similar repatriation flights are to soon follow, in the coming weeks.


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February 22,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 22: The Hindu Mahasabha has decided to carry out a 'cleaning ceremony' by using 'gau-mutra' (cow urine) to purify Freedom Park, where pro-Pakistan slogans were shouted as a protest against the CAA, NRC and NRP.

On Thursday, an 18-year-old girl Amulya Leona hadraised slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad,' after the organisers of the event under the banner of 'Save Constitution' invited her to address the gathering. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi soon rushed and tried to snatch away mic from her hand.

Amulya, who was arrested by the police soon after the event on charges of Sedition, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody.

Associates of Amulya insisted that she was trying to make a point that nobody in the anti-CAA rallies would hail a ‘long Live Pakistan’ slogan while they would do so for a ‘Long Live Hindustan’ chant.

“She is not dumb. She knew exactly what she was saying. She had a clear narrative in mind, but was interrupted before she could complete it. Her half-comments are now being taken out of context,” said Sujnan, another student-activist. 

“In the end, the campaign is not involved with whatever she said or intended to say. It falls on her to explain herself,” said a protest organiser.

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March 25,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 25: Karnataka Minister Dr K Sudhakar has been allocated all matters related to COVID-19 by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.
Health Minister B Sriramulu, who earlier handled matters related to COVID-19, has been allotted the Backward Class Welfare Development portfolio.
Karnataka on Monday announced a complete lockdown in the state till April 1.
"In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the entire state will be locked down from 12 o'clock night of March 23 to April 1. People are requested to strictly follow it to contain the coronavirus spread," Yediyurappa had said.

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