A true spirit of condolence offered to Dr V S Acharya in Dubai

February 23, 2012

Dubai, February 23: In spite of the busy work schedule many Kannadigas gathered in great numbers at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, Dubai on February 19 at 7:30 pm. The call was given by Nama Tuluveru UAE to offer a true condolence to former Karnataka minister Dr. V. S. Acharya, who passed away on February 14.

People from various communities of Karnataka assembled together to show their love and respect to the deceased and that too well ahead of the time. A large portrait of Dr. V.S. Acharya with garland was placed on the table with lighted lamp.

Shodhan Prasad welcomed all the Kannadigas and a one minute silent prayer in standing was observed. A power point presentation titled ‘Dr. V.S. Acharya - 1939 to 2012’ which was prepared and shown as a tribute to this great personality. Soon after the presentation there were speakers who voluntarily came forward and expressed their feelings and shared some of their important moments of yesteryears they had with late Acharya.

Ex-President of Karnataka Sangha Dubai and Editor in Chief of Gulf Kannadiga, B.G. Mohandas was the first speaker followed by Senior Executive of Beary’s Cultural Forumn, M E Moolur, President of Mogaveers UAE, L.V. Puthran, President of Kannada Koota, Basawaraj Salimath along with Ex-President, Eeranna Moolimane, President of Dakshina Kannada & Kodagu Gowda Sangha, Harish Kodi, Ex-President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, B.K. Ganesh Rai, President of Vishwakarma Seva Samiti, Rajendra Pejavar, Managing Director of Radio Spice 105.4 FM, Herman Lewis, close relatives of Dr. Acharya, Srinivas Achar of Higher Colleges of Technology & Chartered Accountant, Raghavendra Achar who shared beautiful moments in various occasions they had with the great man. In summary it was Dr. Acharya’s simplicity, honest, clean hearted, solution based approach, pragmatism & broadmindedness which were highlighted by all the speakers assembled in the condolence meet.

Other community leaders present were President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Satish Poojary, Chief Co-ordinator of Bunts Dubai, Sudhakar Alva, President of Dwani Pratishtana, Prakash Payyar, President of Gammath Kalavideru, Vasu Shetty, Vishwanath Shetty, President of Ramakshatriya Sangha, Sundeep Rao, Vice President of Mogaveers UAE, Bala Salian, Executive Members of Amchigele Samaj, Narayana Seva Samiti, Bunts Dubai, Billawas Dubai & N.E, Devadiga Sangha including Purushottam Salian, Ananad Bailoor, Prabhakar Suvarna, Jagannath Bellare, Dinesh Sanil, Alwyn Pinto who are all active members of Nama Tuluveru UAE.

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KSCC holds blood donation drive in Dubai

May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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ISF holds Republic Day in Dammam

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution.

Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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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.