Royston Prabhu is new president of KWAR

June 1, 2012

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Riyadh, June 1: As many as 250 took part in the Karavali Koota, the fifth annual general meeting of Karavali Welfare Association, Riyadh (KWAR) was held here recently.

The day-long programme began with versatile Parvez Ali welcoming the members and guests. President Ramesh Shetty spoke about the Association and thanked all his executive members and office-bearers for the great efforts and cooperation extended during the entire year in all KWAR activities.

General Secretary Rajesh Kumar presented a Powerpoint programme highlighting the objectives and achievements of KWAR and spoke in detail of all the activities carried out during the year by way of charity, donations and plans for the future. He also stressed the importance of KWAR motto ‘Unity is our Strength’. Treasurer Jayanth Salian read the financial report of the year giving complete details with transparency.

KWAR's existing committee was dissolved and a new 43-member committee was formed which included several new faces. Fresh elections to the new office-bearers were conducted. Election officials founder president Vijay Rai and Nazeer Ahmed conducted the elections for 2012-13.

The proposal in favour of Royston Prabhu as new president went unopposed and he was unanimously elected president of KWAR for 2012-13. Parvez Ali was elected vice president, also unanimously. He gracefully accepted the decision of the members.

Muzzaffar Ali who has always been a strong supporter and member of KWAR in all its activities became the natural choice for the post of general secretary. Many members voluntarily came forward to offer their time and services to the cause of KWAR.

The association feels encouraged that this understanding among members will take it to greater heights. Bhaskar Salian was chosen sports secretary and Eric D'Sa cultural secretary.

Spot games, tombola and a skit formed part of the programme. The highlight of the day was the ‘Halli Cricket’ tournament which became an instant success with 8 teams participating. The winners were ‘Jolly Cricketers’ and runners-up ‘SCFC’. Trophy was handed over by new president Royston Prabhu.

The women's wing headed by team leaders Ms Jayanth Salian, Ms Suresh Suvarna and Ms Rajesh Rao in their own way kept the children busy with different activities and games. As promised by KWAR, a donation of Saudi Riyals 2000 was handed over to Naushad of ‘India Fraternity Forum’ by former president Ramesh Shetty. IFF is spearheading a legal battle to get released one Ayoub, who has been wrongfully jailed in Jeddah.

Office-bearers who took oath for 2012-13:

President - Royston Prabhu

Vice president - Parvez Ali

Gen secretary - Muzaffar Ali

Joint secretary - Mahesh Hegde

Treasurer - Rajesh Kumar

Joint treasurer - Hriday Jain

Public relations officer - Santosh Shetty

Internal auditor - Nelson Dsouza

Cultural secretary -Eric Dsa / Edmund Lewis

Sports secretary - Bhaskar Salian / Nazeer Ahmed

Coordinators - Suresh Suvarna / Uday Rodrigues

Advisers - Vijai Rai / Ramesh Shetty

Committee members for 2012-13:

Alfred Fernandes, Arun D’Sa, Arun D’Souza, Austin Menezes, Azeez Bankal, Bhasker Karkala, Bhasker P M, Chandran Poojary, Godwin Mendonca, Hameed Nazeer, Abdul Hameed Wenz, Haneef Panambur, Hussain Shafi, Jagannath Kotian, Jayant Salian, Manoj Mascarenas, Prakash Shetty, Prasanna Rao, Rafi Ali, Rajeev Kamath, Rajesh Rao, Samiullah Khan, Sathish Amin, Shaikh G.K, Shashidar Haridas, Staney Cardoza, Victor Menezes and Yathiraj.

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Annual General Body Meeting of KWAR

May 25, 2012, Riyadh: Karavali Welfare Association, Riyadh (KWAR) held its 5^th Annual General Body Meeting on Friday the 25^th of May 2012 under the theme “Karavali Koota”. It came as a surprise to the organizers to have a gathering of over 250 people.

It was a whole day programme for all members and their families which began at 9am with breakfast followed by lunch and snacks.

The proceedings began with the versatile Mr. Parvez Ali who welcomed all the members and guests. The President, Mr. Ramesh Shetty spoke about the Association and thanked all his executive members and office bearers for the great efforts and cooperation extended during the entire year in all KWAR activities. General Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar presented a Power Point programme highlighting the objectives and achievements of KWAR and spoke in detail of all the activities carried out during the year regarding charity, donations and plans for the future. He also stressed the importance of KWAR motto ‘Unity is our Strength’. Mr. Jayanth Salian, Treasurer, read the financial report of the year giving complete details and transparency.

KWAR committee was dissolved and a 43 member new committee was formed which included several new faces. Fresh elections to the new office bearers were conducted. Election Commissioners, Mr. Vijay Rai, founder President assisted by Mr. Nazeer Ahmed conducted the elections for the current year 2012-13.

The proposal of Mr. Royston Prabhu as new President went unopposed and he was unanimously elected President of KWAR for the year 2012-13. It was the turn to elect the Vice President and the entire gathering with a thunderous applause had only one name that was of Mr. Parvez Ali. He gracefully accepted the decision of the members. Mr. Muzzaffar Ali who has always been a strong supporter and member of KWAR in all its activities became the natural choice as General Secretary. It could be noticed from the gathering the enthusiasm and willingness to participate. Many members voluntarily came forward to offer their time and services to the cause of KWAR. The association feels encouraged that this understanding among members will take it to greater heights. Popular portfolios such as Sports were bagged by Bhaskar Salian, and Eric Dsa was elected as Cultural Secretary.

After Lunch various cultural activities were held such as Spot Games, Housie and a Skit by Mr. Eric Dsa and team. The highlight of the day was the ‘Halli Cricket’ tournament which became an instant success with 8 teams participating. The winners were ‘Jolly Cricketers’ and runners up ‘SCFC’. Trophy was handed over by the newly elected President Mr. Royston Prabhu.

The ladies wing headed by team leaders Mrs. Jayanth Salian, Mrs. Suresh Suvarna, Mrs. Rajesh Rao had in their own way kept the children busy with different activities and games.

As promised by KWAR, a donation of SR 2000/- was handed over to Mr. Naushad of ‘India Fraternity Forum’ by Ex-President Ramesh Shetty. IFF is spearheading a legal battle to release Mr. Ayoub who has been wrongfully jailed in Jeddah.

The newly elected office bearers and committee members were formally inaugurated at a dinner function held at Bharath Restaurant on 29^th of May.

Office Bearers who took oath for the year 2012-13

1	President	Royston Prabhu
2	Vice President	Parvez Ali
3	Gen Secretary	Muzaffar Ali
4	Joint Secretary	Mahesh Hegde
5	Treasurer	Rajesh Kumar
6	Joint Treasurer	Hriday Jain
7	Public Relations Officer	Santosh Shetty
8	Internal Auditor	Nelson Dsouza
9	Cultural Secretary	Eric Dsa / Edmund Lewis
10	Sports Secretary	Bhaskar Salian / Nazeer Ahmed
11	Coordinators	Suresh Suvarna / Uday Rodrigues
12	Advisors	Vijai Rai / Ramesh Shetty

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IMA Kuwait hosts online Eid get-together amid covid lockdown

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June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy.

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon.

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.