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Dubai: BWF hosts lectures, picnic to mark UAE National Day

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December 5, 2017

Dubai, Dec 5:  Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) - Abu Dhabi celebrated the 46th National Day of United Arab Emirates by organizing lectures and a fun-filled picnic at Zabeel Park, Dubai.

Comprised of Beary Muslim brethren hailing from the coastal belt of Karnataka, especially from Mangaluru and Udupi, BWF is known for its charitable and social activities.

The programme with the theme 'Spirit of the Union' began with recitation of holy Quran and was compered by Abdulla Madumoole, general secretary, BWF.

Muhammed Ali Uchil-President, BWF, welcomed the gathering. He recollected his fond memories as an NRI and expressed his love for UAE which provided jobs to hundreds of thousands of Indians cutting across religious lines.

A large number of NRIs including women and kids participated in the event and expressed their gratitude to the rulers of UAE, who put the country on a solid economic foundation and worked to ensure that all residents of UAE, irrespective of their caste, creed or color to gain from and prosper.

A surprise visit by U T Khader, Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, added glitter and joy to the celebrations. He lauded BWF for its charity works and expression of gratitude for UAE by celebrating the National Day.

Abdulla Madumoole, Hamza Khader, Rafeeq Krishnapur,Mohamed Siddik Kaup, Imran Ahmed, Nawaj Uchil, Jaleel Gurupur, Mujeeb Uchil, Mohammed Kallapu, Raheed V K and Abdul Rauf conducted a variety of fun-filled activities for the young and old alike – such as various games, quiz and other entertaining programmes.

Siddik Uchil Hameed Gurupur, Rasheed Bijai, Nazeer Ubar, Abdul Majed, Basheer Bajpe, Hanif Ullal, coordinated the programme. Majeed Aathoor, Mohaideen Handel, Abdul saleem, Altaf, Abbobakker and BWF women’s wing members were instrumental in success of the programme, stated a release issued by the organizers.

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Farook.S.
 - 
Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017

Bwf-super picnic,UT khader's presence is really nice.Keep the spirit

Aktar Ahmed
 - 
Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017

Nice program,expressing gratitude to the country we live in is a good thanks giving

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July 30,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 30: Karnataka reported 83 deaths and 6,128 new cases in the state on Thursday. With this, the total number of cases in the state stood at 1,18,632, the state health ministry said.

Currently, there are 69,700 active cases, while a total of 2,230 people have lost their lives due to the pandemic till now.

There are 15,83,792 confirmed cases across the country. Of them, 5,28,242 cases remain active. While 10,20,582 have recovered, 34,968 patients have lost their lives due to the pandemic.

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March 21,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 21: The news and public relations department, the Indian Red Cross Society and the Karnataka State Labour Studies Institute have invited volunteers for the programme to provide real-time information to people to avoid spreading rumours and misinformation about coronavirus.

This is an opportunity to join hands with the Karnataka government and fight coronavirus. These volunteers will be known as the "Corona Warriors", who will be entrusted with the job of monitoring social media sites to check rumours that are being spread across all taluks in the state. They will also take steps to provide proper information.

Applications are already being shared online and registered volunteers will be provided with appropriate training, security kits and identification cards at all district offices of the Department of Information and Public Relations.

At least four volunteers will work in four shifts per day in each taluk of the state. There are about 120 volunteers in Bengaluru city and about 3,000 Corona Warriors are expected to register from across the state. Over 400 volunteers have registered via online application on the first day.

Fifteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, said Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Friday.

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March 3,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 3: Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) on Tuesday issued guidelines to its employees, as per advisory issued by World Health Organisation (WHO), to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

"The BMTC has provided general information on the topic and SOPs for daily life and operations to our employees as per advisory issued by the WHO. The corporation has started a communication campaign about Coronavirus indicating its characteristics, known ways of infection and recommended preventive measures. This information was distributed to the staff, drivers and conductors through Whatsapp, pamphlet and email," informed BMTC.

"The information was also distributed through pamphlets at bus stations. An awareness campaign is being taken up by sharing relevant information through social media," it added.

The BMTC further said that the circular was issued to create awareness among the cleaning personnel who work in depots.

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