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‘Kamanabillu’: Kuwait Kannada Koota celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava

Media Release
November 9, 2019

Kuwait: Karnataka Rajyotsava is a festival of the State of Karnataka celebrated to commemorate the formation of states based on the language spoken by the majority in the State. The Koota and its members eagerly look forward to this annual mega event that portrays the hidden talents of the members and the children of Kuwait Kannada Koota.

Friday, the 1st of November witnessed this year's event at the Kuwait University Auditorium located in its Shuwaikh campus.  After three months of rigorous practice sessions and dedication by the talented kids and Koota members, the much-awaited day arrived.  In the presence of the mega sponsor, Mr Vikram Prabhakar, the Founder and Managing Director of VSPL, a real estate and construction company in Bangalore;        Dr. Shashikiran G Prabhu the President, Shri Prabhu Achar the Vice-President, Shri. CA Ravikiran Prabhakar the Secretary and Shri. Ramesh Nayak the Treasurer of Kuwait Kannada Koota started the proceedings of the day’s event which was thematically named “KAMANABILLU” by lighting the auspicious lamp.

Shri T. S. Nagabharana, Chairperson, Kannada Development Authority and a renowned director, producer, actor and performer of Kannada cinema and a known name in television acting and directing, was the Guest of Honour of the event. Ambassador of India to Kuwait, His Excellency Shri. K. Jeeva Sagar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

This year's State Festival was a theme-centric presentation named "Kamanabillu or the Rainbow" depicting various facets of life events, colours, enthusiasm, patriotism and knotty and witty performances. The Guest of Honour,  Shri. T S Nagabharana, who heads the Kannada Development Authority, congratulated the Kuwait Kannada Koota as a "true cultural ambassador by introducing Kannada Traditions and culture to the countrymen and the citizens of the host country, Kuwait.  Explaining the importance of visual media, the chief guests elaborated to the audience on the pros and cons of "the use of responsible media today”. He stressed that it is the parents' duty to ensure the meaningful use of visual media through smart phones by the children.

His Excellency appreciated and encouraged the Kuwait Kannada Koota for its programs and its involvement with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait during the National Programmes such as the Independence Day and the Republic Day celebrations.

All the sponsors of the event were commended and appreciated for the cooperation and support given for making the event a grand success. The role and efforts of other committees of the Koota were appreciated and duly acknowledged with a memento.

The day’s program ended with a Grand Finale aptly named as “Veera Kesarigalu” – a tribute to the Martyr’s of the Nation following a Vote of Thanks.

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Media Release
March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.

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Media Release
July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and 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 within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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Agencies
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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