KNRI Jeddah celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava Day

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December 6, 2016

Jeddah: Expatriates from Karnataka celebrated their state formation day as Karnataka Rajyotsava day which was organized by Karnataka Non- Resident of Indian (KNRI) Forum Jeddah recently held at the Indian Consulate Jeddah.

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Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheik, Consul General of India attended function as Chief Guest , Anand Kumar, Consul for Consul Affairs as guests of honor and large number of Kannadigas along with other community leaders attended the event.

General Secretary of the Forum Yashwant Amin delivered a power point presentation on the Mission, Vision, Objective and achievements of the forum with message to the audience MISSION 2020 set by the forum to bring at least 5000 families of Karnataka from below poverty line to above poverty line and support the Swaach Bharat mission of Prime Minister and as a part of this mission KNRI Forum already constructed hygienic toilets in 4 districts and have aim to build 100 toilets in the different parts of Karnataka by 2020.

KNRI Forum president Roshan Rodrigues in his speech welcomed all the dignitaries, guests and all the attendees to celebrate the Rajyotsava day. President thanked Indian Consul General and consulate staff for giving KNRI forum opportunity to help the Indian labors in the camps with help of other organizations in Jeddah under the supervision of Indian Consulate. Audience offered standing ovation for the services rendered by the Consul General at the difficult time for the Indian expatriates.

Roshan further said, it is his pleasure to lead highly qualified and dedicated team where we have Doctors, Engineers, Principals, Chartered Accountants, Office Managers and other professionals. It is a great honor and opportunity for me to be a part and leading such a result oriented team. Team work is very important to achieve the goals of the Forum and the way we are working can together deliver a lot.

Addressing to audience Chief Guest Consul General Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh said that the efforts of the Forum are recognized and highly appreciated in helping the needy & under privileged sections of the society back home in Karnataka and recently relief activity was a great contribution in the field of service to humanity. He elaborated and said, Karnataka is one of the progressive states of India and people are well educated and active in social services and willing to come forward to work for the betterment of the society. Bangalore is one of the best IT hubs in the world. He commented that on the basis of Forum’s previous performance I tend to believe and have much hope that forum can do much more to relieve misery and can transform 10 thousand families of Kannadigas instead of 5 thousand which is feasible and achievable. Noor Sheikh assured to the forum that he and his consulate team is ready and will extend their support to the Forum in nursing and solving the Indian labor grievances from time to time in Jeddah.

Vishwanath Hegde chief patron of KNRI Forum a well-known businessman along with Dr. Mohammed Hussain Maniyar ENT Surgeon a prominent social activist both from Karnataka were felicitated during the function by honoring shawls and mementoes of appreciation for their services to Indian community.

President Roshan was felicitated by the executive committee presenting memento as token of appreciation for his services towards Indian community in Jeddah.

Vishwanath Hegde and Dr. Maniyar thanked KNRI Forum for recognizing their services, while speaking Hegde said he feel pleasure helping poor and needy people and I render my support to KNRI Forum as they are always carrying this task. While speaking to audience Dr. Maniyar said Teachers play very important role in building individual, society and nation, therefore we should have a huge respect for our teachers. He remembered his few teachers who are no more in this world, but still their memories are in his heart.

Famous Bollywood singer Mohammed Salamat was available in Jeddah on business visit attended the event and entertained the audience by singing all time famous old and new Hindi songs. Other Jeddah’s prominent singers Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Kaleem, Mohammed Nawaz, Mrs. Asha, Altaf Almelkar and Ms. Afifa mahboob entertained the audience by singing the songs from old and new Hindi and Kannada songs. Dances were presented by the children from Indian schools and were choreographed by Priyanka Jagadish, Madhuri Manju, Pushpa Suresh and Reena Rego, a short comedy skit was presented by a group which was scripted by the president Roshan.

Karnataka students of 10th standard, who were studying in different schools in Jeddah, and obtained 10 CGPA Mohammed Iqbal Maniyar, Afra Ashfaq, Chinmayi Marakala, Hibba Hanif, Aliya parveen, Anchal jain, Sahana Manjappa, Samiksha bhushan, Mithil rajashekhar, Rayyan mohammed rafikh were felicitated by giving mementos at the occasion.

On behalf of KNRI Forum Sabu Chandran conducted a raffle draw and 10 gifts were presented to the lucky winners. Jet Airways conducted a raffle draw and winner got ticket to Jeddah – Singapore Jeddah, and lucky winner was SP Singh.

Role of master of ceremony was played by Niaz Ahmed who also conducted the quiz on Karnataka which was enjoyed by the audience while anchoring was done by Sulaiman khan.

Program started with Kannada all-time favorite song from Gandhada Gudi by Mohammed Kaleem while Vote of thanks was delivered by Yashwant Amin, and he thanked all the audience who spared their time from busy schedule to attend this event and remained focused till the end of the function. On behalf of KNRI Forum he appreciated with sincere gratitude to all the sponsors of the event, like Intermodal Services of SA, RF Developers, Viswanathan Karkera, Joyalukkas, Jamaiyyatul Falah, Dukan, Sanbula Group, AB Industrial supplies, Village Restaurant, Jeddah, Premier Food Corporation, 21 Castel Services Limited, Gandour products, Shadab Restaurant and Al Kabeer Food products, for their support this grand event was not possible without their support and looking further for their more support in the coming days.

Snacks and dinner was served to all the attendees and function concluded with the national anthem.

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Media Release
March 2,2020

MOGAVEERS ASSOCIATION Affiliated KUWAIT, to Indian embassy Kuwait, the community welfare association of non-resident Mogaveeras, based in Kuwait Fo the fourth time MAK organised, National level Volleybal & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2020 “on 25th February 2020. The tournament was held at American Internation Schoo Maidan Hawally,Kuwait.

The tournament coincided with the National day of Kuwait celebration The weather was pleasant, the participants & the MAK members were all geared up for the tournament. 

The day long tournament commenced at 7.30 am with a parade of all the participating Teams the MAK Managemen Committee Volunteers & th guests. The grand opening was led by talented committee member Mr.Suresh Salian.On behalf of MAK Management Committee Mrs Poonam Mendon & Mr.Nishanth Salian, the host for the day welcomed the gathering. This was followed by Kuwait & Indian National Anthem.

The chief Guests of the day were Mr.Anant Kapadia who is the chairman o Indian Bussiness & professionl Counil Kuwait & Mr.P.K Venkat De Chief operating Office of Art of livingTheother guest for the day was Mr.Suresh Shyam Raowho is a Freelance Press reporter fo web new portals & print media. The guests were presented with a flore Bouquet Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor Convenor & Founder President of MAK was honou for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK Mrs Monika Cornelio Co-ordinator of Kuwait Konkan (Throw Ball)& Mr Noel Cutniha Manage of Boubyan Stikers(Volle Ba were honoured for their excellent contribution towards sports in Kuwait & also for their outstanding support for MAK.

Mr.Chennara MK Senior member of MAK was honoured with a momemto bouquet for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK ,as he was leaving Kuwait for good.

Mr.Rajesh Mendon, President of MAK in his speech welcomed the gathering and stressed the importance of playing with true sportsman spirit and thanked all the teams for their support as this event is done for MAK welfare projects. The guests in their speech encouraged the players & conveyed their best wishes and good luck to the participating teams and organizers.

The president of MAK Mr.Rajesh Mendon ,Convenor Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the chief guest inaugurated the Volley Ball & Throw Ball tournament by cutting the ribbon .The Medals & trophies of the tournament were unveiled by sports Secretary Mr.Arun Mendon and PRO & Welfare officer Mr.Jaya Kotian.

Mrs Geetha Suvarna Committee member of MAK Along with Mrs Monika Cornelio inaugurated the Throw ball Court & Mr.Sachidananda Suvarna Vice president of MAK along with Guests ianugrated the Volley ball Court by servicing the ball.

The other guests for the day Mr.Wilson Dsouza-Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Tharendra Shettigar Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Vijay Wilson Gen Secretary Tulukoota, Mr.Roshan Quadras Sports Secretary Tulukoota ,Mr.Lional Mascarenhas Welfare Officer Tulukoota , Mr.Manoj Bangera-Advisor Billava Sangha, Mrs Sushma Manoj Vice President of Billava Sangha, Mr.Lawrence Pinto,Mr.Ganesh Hegde, Mr.Vakas Khan & Mr.Sudakar Shetty Convenor of Tulukoota. All of them were honoured with a bouquet.

The participating Volley Ball Teams were as below

Bayan Salmiya, Boubyan Strikers, Riggae Volley, Kunjal Friends,Salmiya Spikers, KSAC, MKV stikers

The participating Throw Ball Teams were as below

Canara Eleven, Dragon Sorpions Queens,Warriors, Kuwait Konkans A,Alfa, Kuwait Konkans B & Scorpions

The volleyball inaugural first round match started between Bayan Salmiya & Salmiya Spikers & the first round of throw ball inaugural match was between Canara Eleven & Warriors. The teams played with full enthusiasm and viewers enjoyed and experienced the spectacular show. As the day progressed matches kept rolling one after another.

The Event Sponsors were TVS Travels & Cargo Co. WLL
Gold Sponsor were Oriental Restaurant Kuwait,Silver Sponsor Badar Al Samah Medical center 

Bestwishes from Vision Direct logistics, Mr.Wilson D'Souza & family & Mrs Monika Cornelia 

Printing of Raffle was sponsored By Turmeric Restaurant

The referees for Volley Ball were Mr.Alexander Mathew & Mr.Sajan Samuel

The referees for Throw Ball were Mr.Ivan Dsouza & Mr.Arun Mendon.

The scorers for Throw Ball Team were Mrs.Geetha Suvarna, Mr.Rakshith Suvarna & Mr.Ganesh Hegde

The scorers for Volley ball team were Mr.Kishore Kotian, Mr.Nithin Suvarna & Mr.Santhosh Kunder

The announcements was done by Mr.Girish Mehta & Mr.Kishore Kotian

Sumptuous Breakfast, Lunch & snacks was provided by Bollywood Restaurant

Beautiful moments of the day was captured by the Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Design of Brochure & Banner by Mr.Sachidanada Suvarna.

Wonderful Back ground Music By DJ Mr.Ronald D'Souza Mulky

Sound System was provided by Anand Sounds

Winners

The Volley Ball ended with a finale of Final matches between MKV Strikers & Team Boubyan Strikers After a tough Battle between the two strong teams, Team Boubyan Strikers bagged the Winners Trophy & Team MKV Strikers were declared the First Runner up.The second runners up trophy was won by Reggai Volley. MAK Player of the tournament for Volley Ball was secured by Mr.Rahul of Team Boubyan Strikers.

On the other hand, throw ball tournament ended with League matches. Team Dragon Scorpion Queens defeated the opponents and became the winners for the Fourth Consecutive year. 1st Runners up was won by Kuwait Konkans A and Team Alfa stood up as the 2nd Runners. MAK Player of the tournament for throw ball was secured by Ms. Hancil Pinto of Team Dragon Scorpion Queens. 

Prize distribution ceremony

Mr.Firoz Manager of TVS Cargo & Travels Co,Mr.Sathischandra Shetty Owner of Oriental restaurant, Mr.Chandrahas Shetty- PRO & Expresident Tulukoota Graced the prize distribution ceremony As a token of respect they were presented with a floret Bouquet

President Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Convenor Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the guest awarded the trophies and medals to winners, whereas the MAK members gave away the trophies & medals to runners up team & the individual achievers. 

A Raffle Draw was conducted by MAK & the winners are as below

1st Prize : Mr.Muruganathan
2nd Prize : Mrs.Lancy Fernandes
3rd Prize : Mr.Ganesh Kotian 

The 10 consolation prize winners were Yadav Reggai, Athaulla, Imtiyaz, Irin Dsouza, Arif, Prakash Poojary, Pranavi Laksh, Ajith Kumar & Sudesh

In her vote of Thanks Mrs.Poonam Mendon thanked each and everyone who were responsible for the success of the tournament, Participants,sponsor's, organisers, MAK Vounteers, MAK management Committee & Executive Committee. Finally a special thanks was given to the Management & Staff of American International School Maidan Hawally for the awesome venue. 

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Media Release
February 27,2020

Riyadh: Cricket Lovers are all geared up for the newly launched franchise based tournament - Kingdom Premier League (KPL) 2020 under the banner of Mangaluru Cricket Association (MCA) Riyadh.

SAQCO –SAAD AL QAHTANI CONTRACTING is the Mega Sponsor for the event and PARAMOUNT is the CO Sponsor.

The 6-team tournament is being played at MCA Grounds on Exit 18 in Riyadh beginning from 14 Feb and shall end on 20 March.

The Opening ceremony took place on AL-Mas Restaurant in Riyadh. The trophy launching as well as Jersey launching took place at the same event. Guests from various companies including SAQCO were present.

All teams will play at least one league Match against every other team. Top 4 teams in the table will qualify to play for the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator. The Winner of Qualifier 1 will be heading towards the final and the 2nd finalist will be the winner Qualifier 2 (Played between loser of Qualifier 1 and Winner of Eliminator). The Finals will be played on 20th March.

Below 6 Team names with their franchise owners and respective icon players.

BANCAA WARRIORS – RANJITH (TEAM WARRIORS RIYADH) – RAJESH AND SHAFI

YAQOOB FIGHTERS – SHAHID & YAQOOB (YAQOOB CC) – SAMEER KARNAD AND MOHSIN

GROUND STAR PHOENIX – RIZWAN & SIDDIK – AYAZ & SALEEM SHIRUR

PARAMOUNT HEROES – NASIR GM – SARFARAZ AK & MUSTAFA HASAN

AL-AMAL AFRAH PANTHERS – SHAHIM & AHNAF – DAWOOD KODI & ANIS

NAJD CHALLENGERS – AFROZ NAKWA – SHADAB KARNAD & SULTHAN

Each Team gets to pick 2 icon players of their choice on a mutual understanding whereas the remaining 13 players for each squad to be picked randomly based on their rankings and ratings in bidding style from 3 categories – A, B & C. The Franchise Ownership amount stands at Sr 2,000 for Each Team. The Winner of the Tournament gets a Cash Reward of Sr 5,000. The Runner Up Gets a Cash Reward of 3,000. Many Attractive Individual prizes will be handed over at the end of the event such as below

Winners squad 16 players - Gifts

Highest Run Getter – Orange Cap – Special Gift

Highest Wicket Taker – Purple Cap – Special Gift

Player of the Series – Special Gift

Hat-trick Wicket taker – Special Gift

KPL Kamal Catch – Special Gift

Best Wicket Keeper – Special Gift

Best over in KPL – Special Gift

Fastest 50 in KPL – Special Gift

Fair Play Award – Special Gift

Performer of the Week (Every Week) – Special Gift

Century – Special Gift

Maiden Over – Special Gift

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Media Release
January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. 

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.

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