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Jeddah: Alumni of KBN College of Engineering hold AGM, felicitate their chief patron

Media Release
April 1, 2018

Jeddah: The Jeddah chapter of the Khaja Banda Nawaz College of Engineering (KBNCE) Gulbarga Alumni recently organized its Annual General Meet at a restaurant in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  On the same occasion the alumni felicitated their chief patron Dr Syed Shah Gesudaraz Khusro Hussaini, President, Khaja Education Society upon receiving prestigious Rajyotsava award by government of Karnataka. Live technical presentations were presented by Eng. Amjad Ali and Eng. Saleh bin Ali Munassar respectively.

Dr. Syed Shah Gesudaraz Khusro Hussaini attended the event as chief guest, guest of honor was Mr. Syed Abdul Aziz senior editor Arab News while event was presided over by Alumni President Eng. Syed Nasir Khursheed.

Role of Master of ceremony was interestingly done by Eng. Syed Mohiuddin Ahmed General Secretary of Alumni.

Program started with recitation of Holy Quran by Syed Mohamaid Ali Soofi.  Alumni treasurer Eng. Abubakr bin Hussain officially welcome the distinguished guests     and recalled unforgettable moments and cherished memories of the college days in his welcome speech.

While addressing to the audience Chief Guest Dr. Khusro appreciated the activities carried out by the Alumni Jeddah chapter and interestingly elaborated the concept, types and role of Alumni. He highlighted the difference of Alumni, Alumnus, and Alumna& Alumnae in his talk.

Audience applauded when he briefed about the future development and action plans of KBN University and also informed shortly Law College will be added among other 24 different institutions, he said I feel proud as about more than 15,000 students have achieved engineering degrees from KBN college of Engineering and successful in their careers in are successful professionals spread across all the continents.

In a presidential speech Eng. Syed Nasir Khursheed thanked Chief Patron Dr. Khusro and Patron Dr. Ruksar Fatima vice principal KBNCE for giving opportunity to form Alumni in Jeddah, he said we have plans to start chapters in different cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He said objectives of conducting these events is to get connected with all the general members of the Alumni to remind them the social responsibilities and get benefited by the technical presentations. He advised members to utilize Alumni platform by sharing their knowledge with others, he gave credit for success of the Alumni to the vibrant executive committee.

Event sponsor and Managing Director of Universal Inspection Company (UIC) Mr. Abdul Majeed  Bathrudeen delivered the presentation about his company activities, standards and development.  He informed that UIC has expanded their branches in various parts of  GCC, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman at present.

In second part of his speech emphasized Muslim Community to participate in the UPSC Examinations at least a single member from each family. Also  expressed the importance and benefits of Fajar Prayer as most of our Muslim families are  missing the blessings & rewards of Allah for this world and hereafter.

Alumni executive member Eng. Mohammed Aejazuddin delivered the presentation about the alumni, organization structure, aims, objectives, activities. He also highlighted the achievements of the alumni, which was done by holding technical seminars, professional enhancement and development courses and career guidance support to the fresh graduated young talent alumnus.

Eng. Saleh bin Ali Munassar during his technical presentation on “Engineers and Soft skills” explained benefits of adopting soft skills for the personal growth and enhancement of the career.  He explained practical scenarios of engineering practice with and without soft skills.  He emphasized the benefits of integrating engineering hard skills with the soft skills and business management skills to develop professional career as engineering leaders and entrepreneurs.

Eng. Amjad Ali delivered technical presentation on “QA/QC”Emphasized on management techniques to define, measure, analyze, design and verify the products to deliver a zero defects products to the consumers.

Dr. Ruksar Fatima Patron KBNCE Alumni and Vice principal of KBN college of Engineering sent her message and it was read by Eng. Mohammed Imdad Ali Joint Secretary, conveyed her heartiest greetings and gratitude to alumni about KBN university getting sanctioned by Karnataka government.  She also briefed about KBNCE College developments and encouraged the diaspora of KBNCE to take part in the development of college by referring students and thanks to all participants.

Memento as a token of appreciation was presented to the chief guest Dr. Khusro Hussaini with standing ovation.

Alumni felicitated Dr. Syed Naimatullah Husaini Vice president of Alumni for achieving Doctorate in the field of computer science, and also felicitated to alumni entrepreneurs Eng. Afsar Ustad, Eng. Mohammed Jaleel Ahmed, Eng. Syed Ahmed Ali Soofi and Eng. Mohammad Abdur Rab Hamedfor their achievements in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

All the executive committee members comprising of Eng.Syed Mohiuddin Ahmed,Eng. Saleh bin Ali, Eng. Amjad Ali, Eng. Mohammed Yahiya, Eng. Mohammed Imdad Ali, Eng. Abubakr bin Hussain, Eng. Mohammed Tabrez Hussain Hundrug, Eng. Syed Qutbuddinand Eng. Mohammed Abdul Ameed received mementoes as a token of appreciation for their services to the Alumni by Chief Guest.

Speakers were introduced by Eng. Syed Ahmed Ali Soofi, Eng.Mohammed Tabrez Hussain Hundrug and Eng.Syed Khutbuddin.

Program concluded with the vote of thanks by Eng. Mohammed Yahiya Chief Coordinator, He expressed his deep gratitude for Chief Guest Dr Khusro Hussaini, Guest of honor Syed Abdul Aziz and all the guests. He thanked presenters and other speakers for the quality of the presentation and the knowledge delivered. He praised the efforts of the team to organize such a professional event. The meeting was concluded with gala dinner and group photographs.

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Media Release
March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state. 

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible. 

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond. 

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.

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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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