‘Aarogyave Sampathu’ - MASA Medical Camp 2012

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January 31, 2012

Al Khobar, January 31: The year 2012 started off on a healthy note as members trooped into MASA Medical Camp. As the wintry cold wind blew across Half Moon Beach venue, an impressive list of eight doctors ably assisted by nurses tended to attendees throughout the morning.

Dr. Prabhakar Mallya, Dr. Mohammed Ismael Shaikh, Dr. Muneeb Yasir, Dr. Abraham Kallumannil, Dr. Zubair Shaikh, Dr. Abhijit Varghese, Dr. Srinivas Kumar and Dr. Aarthi G Shetty were the main medical personnel attending the camp.

They were supported by a team of nurses including Olga Mendonca, Josephine Dsouza, Bharathi Shetty, Sumitra Pradeep Kumar, Sulochana Salian, Jascintha Jerome Almeida and Nancy Vijay Charlet.

Diabetic Educator: Marylou Samaniego – Head, assisted by Staff nurses Mary Jane Pechardo and Janice Pokling, spread the awareness on tackling this cumbersome disease.

Vice President Santosh Shetty thanked all the doctors and nurses for their valuable contribution in conducting MASA medical camp and honored them with presenting a bouquet.

In recognition of continuous committed services towards MASA medical camps, a memento was presented to Dr. Prabhakar Mallya by Madhav Amin and Mr. Dayanand Shriyan.

Special thanks extended to Mr. Jagajeevanram Karkera, Mr. Chandrasekar and Mr. Sudhir Rai for organizing the presence of Doctors.

Anticipating an exciting afternoon, several competitions were organized.


  1. 1. Drawing Competition:

Conducted by: Mrs. Suchitra Salian, Mrs. Chetana Poojary, Mrs. Prema Sanil & Mr. Vidyadhar Shetty

Judges: Mr. Milind Kambli & Mrs. Preetam Milind Kambli

Age Group

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Age (3-7

Shravya Harish Poojary

Bhavya Pradeep Kumar

Aisha Imran Karkala

Age (7-12)

Prishita Poojary & Sahaan Salian

Prithvik Nayak & Tanushree Shetty

Spoorthi Shetty, Srasha Rai & Olivia Mathias

Age(12-18)

Alita Almeida

Divya Mathias

Gremsy Sequiera

  1. 2. Spelling Bee competition:

Conducted by: Mrs. Mahima Poojary & Mrs. Chetana Poojary

Category

Winner

Age (10-14)

Spoorthi Shetty

Age (14-18)

Prateek Poojary & Gremsy Sequeira

  1. 3. Table Topic speech Competition:

Conducted by: Mr. Lancy D’Souza, Mr. Narendra Shetty & Mr. Ibrahim Khader

Judges: Mr. Viraj Shetty, Mr. Krishnaraj Kedige & Mr. Victor Sequeira

Category

Tulu

Kannada

English

Winner

Mr. Nagaraj Bajal

Mrs. Josephine D’Souza

Mrs. Anupama Shetty

  1. 4. Jeopardy Section:

Conducted by: Mr. Lancy D’Souza

Assisted by: Youth leaders Prateek Poojary & Divya Mathias

Quizzing two teams, humorously titled as Masala Dosa & Idli Sambhar, Jeopardy session proved to be a magnetic draw for fierce competive sprit to its participants. Onlookers looked in wonderment as the teams jostled for the winning edge.

Winner:

Masala Dosa Team

Runners up

Idli Sambhar Team

Sound system technically monitored by Mr. Odwel effected communication channel for better listening during the competitions. At the end of day, he had energetic dancers stomping the room with rhythmic steps to chartbusting songs. Watching the scenes, photographer Mr. Dhanaraj captured the lighter moments for MASA memorable records. Keeping transportation services in top gear, Mr. Shiva, Mr. Keshav, Mr. Anand and Mr. Muneer were ever ready in action. Chefs at Garnish Restaurant rigged up a selection of mouth watering eatables for breakfast, lunch and high tea.

Vote of thanks was given by General Secretary Mr. Viraj Shetty. Winners of the events were invited on stage and congratulated by Naveen Bhandary, Mr. Ahmed Gulam Beary and Lancy D’Souza. The evening sunrays closed on an eventful day, fittingly sponsored by generous members.


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Media Release
February 13,2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020 Tulu Koota Kuwait under the leadership of Dynamic President Ramesh S Bhandary and coordination of Sports Secretary Roshan Quadras  held its annual picnic at Mishref Garden, Kuwait.  Although slight drizzling on the   previous night had caused great concern amongst committee members , yet the  windy and dusty weather did not lessen the enthusiasm and excitement of Tulu Koota Kuwait members.  Over 1000 members enjoyed the fun filled day.

MC of the occasion Mr. Manoj Shetty & Ms. Priya Devadiga welcomed the audience and Chief guests for the event Dr Jeshna Rajan- Badr Al Samaa Clinic, Dr. S.M.Hyther Ali- Chairman of TVS Hyder Group, Mr. John Simon- Group Manager for Corporate Sales and Event Marketing ,  Al Mulla Exchange, Mr Pradeep, owner of Geetherb medicine and Mr. Lokesh & Team from NH Assets.  The program kicked off with Kuwait & Indian National anthem. The guests in their address to audience, praised Tulu Koota Kuwait unwavering efforts to unite people through language, and also the solid philanthropy and charity work being carried by the association was applauded. The presidents  of different South Canara  association in Kuwait were also amongst invited dignitaries for the event, and were welcomed with flower bouquet. This was followed by the release of “ Tulu Nada Jathre flyer”.

Tulu Koota Kuwait President, Ramesh S Bhandary in his speech welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized the significance of the annual picnic gathering. He further elaborated on the innovative concept of “Tulunada Jathre ” being initiated this year, and requested fervent support and participation from all members in  this wonderful program scheduled to be held on Friday,  March 27, 2020 at Indian Central School Indoor Ground Abbasiya. 

As part of days celebration TKK’s Flag hosting  was done  by President , Ramesh Bhandary. “Go Green Global concept” by Tulu Koota members   was the highlight of the inaugural ceremony.  This act was directed by talented committee member Mr. Suresh Salian.

The act beautifully conveyed the message of sustainability, and climate change and raised awareness on how to fight it, how to live green.  The traditional inaugural of the sports event was done by breaking of coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras.  TKK First Lady Mrs Anitha Ramesh Bhandary led the sports march holding the traditional torch followed by the  Go Green Global team holding different country flags with plant pots, followed by President, committee members and Sponsors of TKK. The president officially inaugurated the Sports Event by officially lighting the Sports Lamp.

After the inauguration ceremony, the members and kids actively participated in day long sports games and activities meticulously planned out by the Sports committee  for different age groups.  Passing the parcel, Veggies collection, ball bucket, veg shopping , macroni race, hockey, kutti donne, sack race, lagori,  breaking the pot , tyre race, slow cycling, water ballon race, musical chair , kabbadi, volley ball, throw  ball , tug of war, housie housie, kept the members and their families  engaged and entertained. The winners for the competitions were awarded with trophies towards the end of the exciting day.

Delicious and authentic Mangalorean lunch for the event was served by Oriental Restaurant Kuwait.  Sounds and lights support for the event was provided by Anand, while the beautiful moments were captured in camera by Mr.Blen Dsouza and Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Tulu Koota Kuwait takes this opportunity to thank its committee members, members and volunteers for their dedicated efforts and team spirit and active participation that eventually lead to the huge success of Family Picnic 2020. The Event Sponsors were Al Ahleia Insurance Company SAKP, Al Mulla Exchange, Khain Properties Udupi, Badr Al-Samaa Clinic, TVS Hyder Group and Geetherb.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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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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