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Indian Social Forum celebrates India’s 72th Independence Day in Riyadh

Media Release
August 17, 2018

Riyadh: The celebration of the 72th Independence Day was organized on August 15th by the Central Committee of the Indian Social Forum Riyadh at the Al Mas Resturant Hall in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. People from different Indian states and religions were present on the occasion which itself was a living example for unity in diversity.

The program was inaugurated with the unity song. TT George, the second secretary of the Indian Embassy was chief guest, Speaking after inaugurating the program, he said many civilizations have come and gone but the Indian civilization in the world is getting wealthy day by day.

Social Forum Central Committee president Janab Harris AngaragundiMangaluru chaired by the program and welcomed the gathering and guests,in his presidential speech he urged everyone to keep continuing thier good work for our Natiom as well as for indian community in Saudi Arabia.

Indian Social Forum convener Janab Afzarul Haq delivered the Independence Day message. He said India was formed based on concept of 'unity in diversity' and it becomes every indians responsibility to safeguard it.

He expressed concern over growing insecurities and lack of unity in the nation, He also told that the people who are operating on lines of fascism today are teaching the lesson of Nationalism to the ones who were in forefront to make India free from British rule, Freedom of speech, freedom to express the thoughts is being curbed systematically by killing the progressive thinkers and social activists, anyone who speaks against ruling govt. are being termed as anti-nationals which is against our democratic and constitutional values.

The mass killings and lynchings that are taking place in the name of cow and child trafficking is embarrassing for Indians present all over the world. He also told since the current govt. In India has no development works to present during upcoming elections, they are setting agenda to divide india on religious lines and gain votes and requested people not to fall om such traps of fascism.

Mr. Engineer Salman Khalid-Former President of Aligarh Muslim University Old Students Association, Mr. Basheer Ingapuzha -President of India Fraternity Forum Zonal Committee, Mr. Mariyappan - Air India Airport Manager , Mr. Srinivasan - Vice President of L & T company , Mr. Mohamed Hanif Shaikh  - Qidma Foundation Vice President, Ajmal  PV – President of MES, K N vasiph - Arab News reporter, Mr. Idavanna Ubaid- president of Media Forum. All the guest delivered the message of independence to non-resident of India. Gathering also requested for the special prayers the for the people of Kerala and Karnataka suffering due to flood. The program concluded by singing national anthem.

Basheer Karandur, General Secretary of Social Forum Central Committee, welcomed the gathering and Central Committee member Rasheed Kasimi Kerala presented the vote of thanks. Abdul Basheer was master of ceremony.

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June 17,2020

Doha: Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) once again set an example that no caste, creed, language and religion comes as hurdle for their humanitarian services and helped to perform last rites of Ramesh who committed suicide in Doha-Qatar.

45-year-old Ramesh son of K. Nagan hailing from Panikulam, Thrissur district in Kerala, who was working as a tailor committed suicide in his house at Ruwias in Qatar on 30th May 2020.

On hearing this news, some of his friends in Kearla informed Mr. Shihab who is also from Thrissur and a member of QISF and the same was brought to the notice of QISF humanitarian team head Mr. Abdul Latheef Madikeri and Basheer Ahmed of Tamil Nadu.

Immediately, the QISF team intervened and contacted the family members of the deceased in India and discussed the matter and consequences of sending the body back home to India in this pandemic COVID 19 situation.

Considering the prevailing situation, the family members gave the consent to bury the body in Qatar itself.

QISF team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation.

Finally, the body of the deceased was buried in Qatar on 7th June 2020 and the copies of all the relevant documents have been handed over to the family members.

The family members of the deceased thanked and applauded the leaders and all the members of QISF for their effective and on time humanitarian service rendered even in this pandemic crisis and having no bias.

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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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