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Mangalurean Vibhali Shetty wings ‘Sharjah Award for Excellence in Education’ 2018-19

Shodhan Prasad
May 19, 2019

Sharjah: Prestigious ‘Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence 2018-19’, is presented to the country's highest-rated students every year and this year it has been awarded to 9th Grade student Vibhali Shetty of our Our Own High School (girls) Sharjah.

Mangalurean Vibhali Shetty is the daughter of businessman father Prasad Shetty who runs Rajab Trading Company and mother Suraksha Prasad Shetty, who is a Design Manager and Senior Architect at Semac Consultants, Dubai. Father a native of Udupi and mother from Surathkal are currently residents of Sharjah.

The Sharjah Award for excellence was launched in 1994-95 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme council and Ruler of Sharjah.  This Award is the first educational award in the UAEwhich is focused to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in education field and promote a culture of excellence.

The Award ceremony was held at the Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre, Sharjah on 1st May 2019, presided by the Crown Prince of Sharjah, Sultan bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimiwho handed over the award to Vibhali Shetty. The members of the Royal Family and several other dignitaries were also present during the ceremony.

An ecstatic Vibhali said “I am excited to receive this award on the 25th year of the award cycle. My hard work made me achieve commendation in academics throughout the years. This has been accompanied by my passion for extracurricular activities such as dancing, singing, drawing and other skills like abacus and public speaking. The award made me realize that excelling in academics is not the only criteria of achievement in a student’s life.Sharjah award is a great motivation and a symbol of encouragement. Winning the award gives me great pleasure and satisfaction. I sincerely thank His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah for sowing the seed into each and every student’s mind about excellence in education”

Vibhali Shetty has several achievements and has won very many accolades some of which are here below:

Ministry of Education, UAE - Awarded Merit Certificate for scoring 94.6% in the year 2016-17

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2016-17

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2015-16

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2014-15

Initiated ‘Can Collection Campaign 2015’ and contributed to environment

Initiated ‘Neighborhood Recycling Campaign 2015 & 2016’ and contributed to environment

Initiated ‘Recycle Repeat Reforest 2016-17 Campaign and contributed to environment

Participated in ‘World Environment Day 2016’ and contributed to environment

Received Certificate of Appreciation from Students for the Earth Youth Group UAE

Participated in ‘Treat for the Planet’ Drive 2016 and received Certificate of Appreciation

Participated in ‘For Our Emirates We Plant’ Ceremony and planted a tree in my name for EEG

Received ‘Certificate of Participation’ for achieving 500 kgs. of newspaper for Recycling Project 2015

Received ‘Certificate of Participation’ for collecting 502 Kgs. Of newspaper & 50 kg. Aluminum Cans

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for collecting 27.5 Kgs. Of Aluminum Cans during Campaign

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in ‘Recycle Reforest Repeat Project 2016’

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in ‘Recycle Reforest Repeat Project 2017’

Received rewards for highest target in newspaper & can collection in the month of August 2016

Volunteered in ‘Earth Hour Celebration’ and participated in Walkathon 2016

Participated in ‘Clean-up World’ Campaign 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in Recycle-thon 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for organizing the book donation by Indian Association Sharjah

Appreciated for the fund raising campaign which raised $.110 for buying mosquito nets in Africa UNO

Organised ‘Giving is living’ Event in Karnataka and donated uniforms, books to Madrasa Students

Mentored a child in neighborhood and helped that student in her studies

Organised ‘Special Deeds for Special Needs’ campaign and collected sports items to Manzil

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for ‘Back to School’ Campaign and noted School Bags/Water Bottles

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in ‘Sweet Smile with a Small Gift’ campaign

Received ‘Social Soldier Certificate’ for volunteering in ‘Go Humane’ Ifthar distribution

Received Certificate for volunteering in ‘Back to School Edition’ of Dubai Cares

Received Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ‘Spread the Taste, Stop the Waste’ Campaign

Received Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ‘Hospitality Matters’ Charity Campaign

Member of the School Parliament at Our Own English High School, Sharjah

Team Leader of Students for the Earth Youth Group ‘Students for the Earth’

Trained in Dance – both Contemporary & Bharatanatyam

Performed in various stage shows and private functions

Received ‘Certificate of Merit’ for the performance in Global Village during 2017

Received ‘Certificate of Merit’ for the performance in Global Village during 2016

Won first in Folk Dance Competition by Santhwanam Youth Fest 2016

Received ‘Certificate’ for completing 3rd level UC Dino Art program in 2017

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating and winning various drawing competitions

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating & winning in various Public Speaking Competitions

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating & winning various singing competitions

Trained in Abacus and completed ten levels at Brainobrain International and received recognitions

Silver Topper at International Abacus Competitions during 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ winning second place in ‘My Green Ramandan’ Contest 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in UAE National Day Parade

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in Recyclathon Run 2016

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basheer ahmed
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Sunday, 19 May 2019

 Proud to see her achivements. May GOD bless her.

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Agencies
July 30,2020

New Delhi, Jul 29: Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather has become a buzz name in Kashmir overnight. Hilal saw off the first batch of Rafale jets which took off from France to India on Monday. Among other things, he has also been associated with the weaponisation of the Rafale aircraft for acclimatisation to Indian requirements.

Hilal is presently India's Air Attache in France.

The career details of this officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) read like the decoration scroll of the best flying officer anywhere in the world.

Born in the south Kashmir's Anantnag district to middle-class parents, Hilal's father, late Mohammad Abdullah Rather retired as a deputy superintendent of police (Dy SP) in J&K police department. He has three sisters and is the only son of his parents. Hilal studied in Sainik School in Nagrota town of Jammu district.

He was commissioned in IAF as a fighter pilot on December 17, 1988, became flight lieutenant in 1993, wing commander in 2004, group captain in 2016 and air commodore in 2019.

He graduated from defence services staff college (DSSC). He also graduated from air war college (USA) with distinction. He won the sword of honour in NDA. Hilal is also the recipient of Vayu Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva medal.

With an impeccable record of 3,000 accident-free flying hours on mirage-2000, MIG-21 and Kiran aircraft, Hilal's name will now forever be associated with Rafale in India.

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News Network
May 12,2020

Dubai, May 12: Free tickets are being offered by philanthropists and businessmen based in the UAE for deserving Indians who want to fly home.

Repatriation ticket prices have been set at around Dh700 to Dh750 per person depending on the destination. But there are many in UAE who cannot afford it, especially people who have lost their jobs or have medical concerns.

Malayalam Communications Ltd and its Malayalam stations (Kairali TV & Kairali News) are giving away 1,000 tickets free. Those who wish to apply can submit their application to [email protected].

Indian businessman Dhananjay Datar, chairman & managing director of Al Adil Trading Company, is also giving away 300 tickets. He is liasing with the Consulate General of India (CGI) for the names. “This is the time we need to rise as a community,” he said.

Besides taking care of airfares, Datar will also bear the cost of COVID-19 testing fees for Indians from the UAE.

“The repatriation efforts undertaken by the government of India is one of the largest initiatives. I am just doing a small bit to help the community. There are many people who are not in a position to meet the airfare and COVID testing costs as they have lost jobs. I will be coordinating with authorised entities handing this to lend my support,” he said.

Pravasi India Forum, a welfare organisation in UAE, is giving away 100 tickets. The NGO on Monday, May 11, uploaded a registration form where people can provide their details. “Tickets will be given to those approved by CGI and for those who are in financial distress,” said Abulaise, president of Pravasi Welfare Forum.

Punnakan Mohammed Ali, general secretary Incas UAE committee, said it is also ready to give away hundreds of free tickets but only to genuine candidates. “We will evaluate each individual and only if they are approved by the consulate, we will give the tickets. But we are ready to help.”

Those who want to register can get more details on www.pravasiwelfareforum.com.They can also call 055-1025611.

Need for more flights

The gesture notwithstanding, many Indians are still waiting to get news on their repatration.

Social worker Shukoorali Kallangal, President, Abu Dhabi Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), urged the government of India to add more flights to accommodate more passengers.

“Emergency repatriation services are the need of the hour. There are several expats with medical, financial distress. For those who came with the hope of a job – that too is a thing of the past now. Right now all they want is to go home and start something afresh there.”

Kallangal said: “Take the case of pregnant women. In many cases, their husbands have lost jobs or have been asked to go on unpaid leave. They are living hand to mouth and cannot afford medical costs. Due consideration should be given to them.”

Sreedharan Prasad, another social worker based in Ras Al Khaimah, said he is currently dealing with several emergency medical cases.

Consul General of India Vipul said plans are afoot to add more flights in the next phase of Indian repatriation. “The number of flights are being decided by India in consultation with state governments. This is not a normal situation we all are in. We are in the middle of a pandemic situation.”

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News Network
June 28,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 28: The Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order, directing private hospitals not to deny treatment to patients with coronavirus and COVID-19 like symptoms.

"Non-compliance of this order will attract punishment under sections of Disaster Management Act 2005," an order read.

Meanwhile, people coming from Maharashtra will be placed in seven-day institutional quarantine followed by seven-day home quarantine in Karnataka, the state government said.

People coming from other states will need to undergo 14-day home quarantine.

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