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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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June 29,2020

Mangaluru, June 29: As many as 32 fresh covid positive cases were reported in Dakshina Kannada today. In Udupi 18 new positive cases were reported. 

In Dakshina Kannada out of the 32 positive cases, one had returned from another state. Ten persons had contracted the disease from patient number 9590, 10274, 10275, 9739, 9589, 12384 and 10582.

Nine persons are suffering from influenza-like illness (ILI), and Six others are suffering from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection. The health officials are tracing the contacts of five others.

In Udupi, out of 18 positive cases, 5 had travelled from Maharashtra, four had travelled from Bangaluru and nine others had contracted the virus from the COVID Positive patients.

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August 3,2020

Koppal, Aug 3: The activists of Popular Front of India (PFI) have won the heart of the people by performing the last rites of a local leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in Koppla district of Karnataka. 

Somashekhara Gowda, a senior BJP leader in Koppal’s Gangavathi died of covid-19. His family members were reportedly quarantined. His own party activists also were not ready to participate in the last rite due to the fear of coronavirus infection.

Following requests, a team of PFI comprised of district secretary Fayaz, and members Yaseen, Abdul Aalam, Shamid Razi and Husain Azarauddin performed the last rites as per Veerashaiva Lingayat traditions. 

Speaking to media persons PFI district president Zaheer Abbas lamented that people still have plenty of misconceptions about covid-19. “Due to the misconceptions, performing the last rites of those who die of covid-19 has become a challenge,” he said.

He said that PFI activists followed all the health guidelines and took necessary precautions while performing the last rites. “Under the guidance of district health officials and with the consent of the family members of the deceased, the last rites were performed as per Veerashaiva Lingayat traditions,” he said.

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May 18,2020

Bengaluru, May 18: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called a meeting of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to discuss various issues related to coronavirus and "failures" of the state government in tackling the outbreak.

The meeting, which will be held on May 19 at 4 pm, will also discuss packages announced by the central and state government, the amendment to the APMC Act by the state cabinet and the cancellation of various schemes including Mathrushree and Santhwana scheme.

Earlier, Siddaramaiah had alleged that the Centre and Karnataka government failed in containing the coronavirus spread despite having enough time for preparations.

Meanwhile, the ongoing nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31. 

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