Riyadh: Khidmah Foundation hosts family get-together

June 20, 2016

Riyadh: The Riyadh unit of Khidmah Foundation hosted a unique family get-together program at Al Rushd Resorts, Dammam Road in Riyadh on 26th May, 2016.

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Khidmah Foundation is a non¬profit and charitable organization that is aimed at achieving various programs, which spotlight mainly on the community services and developments, women’s empowerment and children’s development, socio¬ educational and health care programs in the socially and economically backward areas of the Kundapur Taluk Based on the mission, KHIDMAH foundation already constructed 5 houses in the year of 2015-16 and planning to construct another 10 houses for poor and needy families 2016-17.

Mr. Abdul Rauf Nagoor was the Master of the Ceremony for the event and Mr. Mohammed Mazin briefed in his presentation describing the detailed Planning and goals and achievements. Planning to develop Colony will have a sophisticated community development center, which will house for self-employment Program (like tailoring classes, self-help scheme groups, home industry etc.), educational center. Along with adult education, library, healthcare etc.

The record turn-out of guests gathered this event of Khidmah Foundation. The sole intention of the celebration was to bring all likeminded socio-community welfare organizations from the coastal districts of Karnataka State under one roof.

Brotherhood by KF Riyadh got support from various organizations of coastal districts of Karnataka State like – Jamaitul Falah , DKMO , Hidaya foundation DKSC Bhatkal , Murdeshwar, Manki, Honnavar and other surrounding Jamaaths, Tonse Walfare Assosiation, Al Huda Foundation, Kanataka Salafi Association, and many more philanthropic individuals.

The over whelming reception from organizing committee of KF Riyadh Unit has shown the team spirit and attracted several new guests to become life members of Khidmah Foundation Riyadh. The program commenced with recitation of Quran by Executive member Nasrullah Kapti Basroor.

Air India General Manager Mr. Kundal Lal Gothwal and Dr. Shafiq chief guests on the occasion and Khidmah Foundation Chairman Kolkar Mohammed Jaffer and President Abdul Gafoof Shaikh available on the stage Dr. Shafiq Ahmed (Pediatrician by profession from King Abdul Aziz University), chief guest for the event informed and reminded the audience that one should follow the lifestyle of Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and stressed on the responsibilities in serving the community. He put some light on being a Khimdat e Khalq (Working for Upliftment of community).

Mr. Kundan lal shah (GM, Air India, and KSA Region), also spoke.

The gathering and the presentation hosted by KF Member portraying good service for better humanity forced to remind Mr. Kundan lal shah of his school days when his Muslim Friends used to discuss about Islam and the most beloved act of Islam which the almighty likes the most.

He iterated and stressed on Helping to others and needy people during their bad times and making charity by means of supporting others as the act of worship which the god likes the most than making salah 5 times, keeping fast during Ramadan and making haj. He appreciated Khidmah Foundation activities and admired 3 years of dedication and commitment towards the backward society of community in their area.

The Highlight of the event was that Mr. Kundan Lal shah was presented with an English Translated Qur'an and the biography of holy prophet Muhammed (pbuh) by chief guest Dr. Shafiq Ahmed.

Mr. Kundan lal applauded and assured us that we Khimdah Foundation Members and various other community service members fall in the best of the best category, that is we are being rewarded by Allah almighty with multiple bounties.

Various games like Tug of War, Volley ball were organized for Men. Other games like Gunny Bag Race, Lemon on Spoon, Bone in the Box, Hit the Ball, 200 meter race, 100 meter race and Musical Chair conducted for children of various age categories. Special games were also arranged for ladies, where several guests grabbed the prizes.

Food was catered by Mohammed Rafeeq Mumtaz Restaurant and his team on the venue. President Abdul Gafoor Saheb thanked all volunteers, executive committee members Dammam. Organizing committee members, general members and all representatives of various organizations of coastal district of Karnataka including guests and sponsors of the Program in his thanks giving address. Event managers Abdussalam Moulana and Fazlu Rahman Kolkar had compered the complete program.

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Execllant team work

Masha allah good efforts from Riyadh unit

Masha allah ...... this show what a teamwok can do. Congradulation to Khidmah Foundation Riyadh Unit putting up such a wonderful and outstanding charity based event.. The event was professional organized and the efforts were clearly to be seen

masha allah

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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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Dubai | NRI Entrepreneur, philanthropist Dewakara Alva no more

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months.

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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Tulu Koota Kuwait’s picnic and sports event bring families together

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February 13,2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020 Tulu Koota Kuwait under the leadership of Dynamic President Ramesh S Bhandary and coordination of Sports Secretary Roshan Quadras held its annual picnic at Mishref Garden, Kuwait. Although slight drizzling on the previous night had caused great concern amongst committee members , yet the windy and dusty weather did not lessen the enthusiasm and excitement of Tulu Koota Kuwait members. Over 1000 members enjoyed the fun filled day.

MC of the occasion Mr. Manoj Shetty & Ms. Priya Devadiga welcomed the audience and Chief guests for the event Dr Jeshna Rajan- Badr Al Samaa Clinic, Dr. S.M.Hyther Ali- Chairman of TVS Hyder Group, Mr. John Simon- Group Manager for Corporate Sales and Event Marketing , Al Mulla Exchange, Mr Pradeep, owner of Geetherb medicine and Mr. Lokesh & Team from NH Assets. The program kicked off with Kuwait & Indian National anthem. The guests in their address to audience, praised Tulu Koota Kuwait unwavering efforts to unite people through language, and also the solid philanthropy and charity work being carried by the association was applauded. The presidents of different South Canara association in Kuwait were also amongst invited dignitaries for the event, and were welcomed with flower bouquet. This was followed by the release of “ Tulu Nada Jathre flyer”.

Tulu Koota Kuwait President, Ramesh S Bhandary in his speech welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized the significance of the annual picnic gathering. He further elaborated on the innovative concept of “Tulunada Jathre ” being initiated this year, and requested fervent support and participation from all members in this wonderful program scheduled to be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Indian Central School Indoor Ground Abbasiya.

As part of days celebration TKK’s Flag hosting was done by President , Ramesh Bhandary. “Go Green Global concept” by Tulu Koota members was the highlight of the inaugural ceremony. This act was directed by talented committee member Mr. Suresh Salian.

The act beautifully conveyed the message of sustainability, and climate change and raised awareness on how to fight it, how to live green. The traditional inaugural of the sports event was done by breaking of coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras. TKK First Lady Mrs Anitha Ramesh Bhandary led the sports march holding the traditional torch followed by the Go Green Global team holding different country flags with plant pots, followed by President, committee members and Sponsors of TKK. The president officially inaugurated the Sports Event by officially lighting the Sports Lamp.

After the inauguration ceremony, the members and kids actively participated in day long sports games and activities meticulously planned out by the Sports committee for different age groups. Passing the parcel, Veggies collection, ball bucket, veg shopping , macroni race, hockey, kutti donne, sack race, lagori, breaking the pot , tyre race, slow cycling, water ballon race, musical chair , kabbadi, volley ball, throw ball , tug of war, housie housie, kept the members and their families engaged and entertained. The winners for the competitions were awarded with trophies towards the end of the exciting day.

Delicious and authentic Mangalorean lunch for the event was served by Oriental Restaurant Kuwait. Sounds and lights support for the event was provided by Anand, while the beautiful moments were captured in camera by Mr.Blen Dsouza and Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Tulu Koota Kuwait takes this opportunity to thank its committee members, members and volunteers for their dedicated efforts and team spirit and active participation that eventually lead to the huge success of Family Picnic 2020. The Event Sponsors were Al Ahleia Insurance Company SAKP, Al Mulla Exchange, Khain Properties Udupi, Badr Al-Samaa Clinic, TVS Hyder Group and Geetherb.