Mangaluru: Gulf returnees pour out their woes at consultation meet

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January 30, 2019

Mangaluru, Jan 30: For the first time a consolation meet of Gulf returnees, especially those who lost their jobs in Saudi Arabia in the wake of Nitaqat or Saudization drive was held in Mangaluru under the aegis of the Karnataka unit of the Gulf-based India Social Forum.

Dozens of Gulf returnees from across coastal Karnataka had taken part in the meet held at Jamiyyatul Falah auditorium on Tuesday and poured their woes.

Among the top demands raised at the meet were immediate establishment of a help desk at Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mangaluru for the Gulf returnees as promised by the district in-charge minister U T Khader months ago and implementation of the promised scheme by the state governments to help the Gulf returnees to begin a new career in their homeland.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdul Majeed Aladka, a member of ISF, said that non-resident Kannadigas in Gulf, especially those from Dakshina Kannada have greatly contributed towards the development of the region by remitting huge amount of money. “Now the Kannadigas in the Gulf are in trouble due to various developments such as Nitaqat. It is the responsibility of the government and elected representatives of the region to identify and aide those who have lost their Gulf jobs and helplessly returned home,” he said.

On the occasion the formation of Gulf Returnees’ Rehabilitation Committee (GRRC) was announced to exert pressure on the state government to fulfill its promises towards those who lost jobs in the Middle Eastern countries. It was also decided to conduct a job information workshop for the benefit of the Gulf returnees.

A resident of Deralakatte, who had worked in Saudi Arabia for 12 years before losing his job, said that his life was in jeopardy as he is neither getting a job in Gulf nor he has sufficient money to start a small business here. He is looking ahead for the fulfillment of the state government’s promise of providing loan to start up with self-employment.

Aboobakar Sadiq, a resident of Nandavara, said that he has been hunting for a suitable job to take care of his family after he had to leave the Saudi Arabia, where he had worked for six years. 

“It’s been several months since I returned to India after working in Saudi Arabia for five years. But, I could neither start a business due to lack of money nor found a suitable job so far. If the government takes initiative to help people like us, we can start a new life,” said Sunil Joseph, a local resident.

ISF activists Nasir Kalabagilu, Ubaidullah Bantwal and Ibrahim Uppinangady were present.  

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UMAR
 - 
Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019

Other State like Telangana have separate minister for NRI and Kerala , Tamilnadu implemented so many schemes and plans for gulf returnees , but why Karnataka government delaying to solve this crisis.

SOCIAL FORUM doing well in a present scenario

 

 

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April 18,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 18: Mangaluru Police have registered a case against two foreign nationals, who were under home quarantine in Kodailbail, for allegedly spitting in the lift of their apartment building on Friday.

The two men, along with three of their roommates, have now been sent to a quarantine facility.

The residents of the residential complex have mentioned in their complaint that they have the CCTV footage of the two spitting in the lift.
Further investigation in the case is underway.

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May 5,2020

Mangaluru, May 5: Even though India is all set to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad through special commercial flights, no flights have been arranged for the repatriation Kannadigas stuck in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the first phase (May 7 to May 14). However a few flights will fly from Saudi to Kerala and Delhi.

The government is likely to introduce flights from Saudi Arabia to Karnataka (Bengaluru and Mangaluru Airports) in second or third phase.

Fill the Form

All Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia who seek repatriation are supposed to fill form in the following link: https://t.co/K5Hbmr4cFP 

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has clarified that the purpose is only to collect data and no decision has been taken yet regarding resumption of flights.

High airfare

Even though some GCC governments paid the ticket fares to bring back their citizens, the government of India has clarified that it will not pay the ticket fares of Indian nationals stranded abroad. It is predicted that tickets on repatriation flights from Saudi Arabia to India could be costlier than regular airfare.

Only asymptomatic can travel 

As per Standard Operating Protocol, medical screening of passengers would be done before taking the flight. Only asymptomatic passengers would be allowed to travel. During the journey, all these passengers would have to follow the protocols, such as the health protocols, issued by the ministry of health and the ministry of civil aviation," it said in a statement.

Mandatory quarantine

The govt has made elaborate arrangements to conduct medical test on arrival at the Airports. As per plan, based on medical check-up, passengers will be categorised as group A/B/C. Later, they will be quarantined for the mandated days

Respective district administrations have taken steps to quarantine people returning from outside India. Marriages halls, general halls and hostels are being identified for the quarantine.

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SAMSHUDDEEN
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Wednesday, 6 May 2020

I m stucked here..no ikana no money no salary...no food

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June 29,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 29: A hospital set up in 1848 in the Port City has to remain closed till July 5 as majority of the Doctors and Staff at Lady Goschen Government Hospital are quarantined after coming in contact with a COVID-19 infected person.

Hospital Medical Superintendent said that both in-patient and out-patient wings of the hospital will remain closed till July 5 as there is a need to fumigate and sanitise all the departments of the hospital. Patients for treatment under 'Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka' scheme will be sent to private medical colleges with the referral card from the hospital. The hospital will start functioning normally from July 6.

The Lady Goschen Government Hospital, earlier known as the maternity Hospital, is the oldest hospital in the district and dates back to 1848.

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