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 13,2020

Mangaluru, July 13: Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on Monday said that all COVID-19 patients in the district will be treated for free in the hospitals of all medical colleges in the district.

Speaking to newsmen after visiting the COVID-19 treatment facility at KMC Hospital here, Poojary stated that all COVID-19 patients including BPL families, APL families, migrant workers and those without a ration card, will be treated free of charge in the district’s medical colleges. Patients can show their Aadhaar card at the hospital and get free treatment.

Provision of free treatment for COVID-19 patients at Wenlock hospital will be continued. In Dakshina Kannada district, the number of people recovering from the virus and being discharged hospitals is high. There is no need for the people of the district to panic. The government is committed to the health of the people, Poojary said.

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February 25,2020

The Post Graduate Department of English, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) organized COSMOPOETICA – a Two-Day International Poets Conference, transcending the boundaries of language and bringing together scholars from English, Hindi and Kannada languages. The key-note speaker was Dr Hima Urmila Shetty and the Panel of Experts included Maggie Harris, a Commonwealth short stories award winning poet of Broadstairs, Kent; Dr Kathryn Hummel, a visiting professor at IIT Hyderabad; Prof Raj Rao, acclaimed poet and novelist, former HOD of English, Savithribai Phule University; Lata Chouhan from Bangalore; Vijay Tiwari from Ahmedabad; Dr. Nagaveni Manchi, an acclaimed Poet and Professor, Govt College, Carstreet and Ms. Chandrakala Nandavara, former Principal of Ganapati PU College.

Dr Sr Jeswina A.C., the Principal; Dr Sr Maria Roopa A.C. the Superior and Dr Sr Vinora A.C., graced the occasion.

Dr Geralyn Pinto, the Staff Convenor; Dr Malini Hebbar, the HOD and Ananya Sneha the student Convenor organised the Conference.

The highlight of the Conference was the Poetry Workshop, Slam Poetry Competition in three languages and paper presentations on various aspects of poetry.

Overall the conference drew together poets and academicians to discuss poetry as a genre and practice with ignited minds.

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July 25,2020

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jul 25: Karnataka’s twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi recorded 400 new covid-19 cases and nine fatalities in past 24 hours. While DK’s death toll mounted to 115, Udupi’s toll mounted to 15.

Dakshina Kannada

Dakshina Kannada alone recorded 218 new covid cases and eight deaths. The total number of positive cases mounted to 4,612. Out of these, 2,370 cases are currently active. As many as 2,127 persons have recovered and been discharged.

Of the 218 who tested positive on Saturday, 46 are primary contacts, 87 have ILI symptoms, 15 have SARI symptoms, and contacts of 70 are being traced.

Among the eight deaths that occurred on Saturday, the first is of a 44-year-old man from Mangaluru. He was admitted to private hospital on July 23, and breathed his last on same day. He was suffering from sepsis with septic shock and viral infection. 

The second is 78-year-old man from Bhatkal. He was admitted to a private hospital on July 18, and passed away July 23. He suffered from refractory hypoxemia, refractory ARDS and secondary bacterial infection. 

The third is an 88-year-old man from Mangaluru. He was admitted to a private hospital on July 10, and passed away on July 23. He suffered from hypoxemia, refractory ARDS and renal failure. 

The fourth is a 68-year-old man from Bantwal. He was admitted to a private hospital on June 7, and passed away on July 23. He suffered from septic shock. 

The fifth is a 68-year-old man from Mangaluru. He was admitted to a private hospital on July 17, and passed away on July 23. He was suffering from ARDS and Acute coronary event. 

The sixth is a 75-year-old man from Mangaluru. She was admitted to private hospital on July 14 and passed away on July 24. He was suffering from refractory hypoxemia, refractory ARDS and respiratory distress. 

The seventh is a 76-year-old female from Mangaluru. She was admitted to private hospital on July 21 and passed away on July 24. She was suffering from refractory hypoxemia, refractory ARDS, viral pneumonia, T2 DM and hypertension. 

The eighth is a 53-year-old female. She was admitted to private hospital on July 24 and passed away on July 24. She was suffering from sepsis with multi-organ dysfunction, cardiogenic shock, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease and diabetic foot on right side LRTI.

Udupi

Udupi recorded 182 new covid cases in past 24 hours and the total reached 3,218. As many as 2,008 patients have been discharged so far including 79 on Saturday, and 1,199 cases are currently active. 

Among the new cases, 96 are in Udupi, 37 in Kundapur, and 49 in Karkala. They include 109 men and 68 women, and two boys and three girls. As many as 539 are under home isolation.

As many as 15 covid related deaths have occurred in the district so far including the one on Saturday. 

45-year-old man from Kollur was admitted to KMC Hospital, Manipal, as he was suffering from lung cancer. He was tested positive for coronavirus and then shifted to covid-19 hospital, where he breathed his last.

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