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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Riyadh: Indian Social Forum observes R-Day

January 28,2020

Riyadh, Jan 28: The celebration of the 71st Republic Day was held on January 26th by the Central Committee of the Indian Social Forum Riyadh at the Ramada Hotel Auditorium in Riyadh. People from different Indian states and different religious backgrounds were present during the event.

The program was inaugurated with the unity song, Saleem Moulavi– Regional committee member India Fraternity Forum/Riyadh inaugurated the program.

Social Forum Central Committee president Janab Harris Mangaluru chaired the program and welcomed the guests. In his presidential speech he described and uncovered stories of freedom struggle and participants of Indian Muslims for the freedom fight. He urged everyone to fight against unconstitutional Citizenship Amendment Bill which passed by Centre government. He said that the We will continue its agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the NRC and would not relent unless the Union government withdrew the Act.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Committee member Janab Mohammed Naveed delivered the Republic Day message. He said India was formed based on concept of ‘unity in diversity’ and it becomes every Indians’ responsibility to safeguard it. He expressed concern over CAA, NRC and NPR. Across India, students at other universities are against the Citizenship Amendment Act passed by Centre government. The law offers amnesty to undocumented migrants from three neighboring Muslim-majority countries but only if they are non-Muslim. Critics say that by excluding Muslims, the law establishes a religious test for Indian citizenship, in violation of the secularism enshrined in India's constitution. The Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region have firmly resolved to oppose the draconian laws and fascist moves to debar the poor. Constitution granted to every person and citizen of India who are not ready to put them on a test of ideology of RSS and programs of BJP to implement the Brahmanist mind-set. He said that the police atrocities against CAA/NRC/NPR protesters had increased only in BJP-ruled States and there were several loose ends in the police story about the incidents leading to the firing.

Eng Shahul Hameed – Coordinator of Tamil Nadu Islamic Federation, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmed - Assistant professor/King Saud university, Mohammed Rafi – Gen Secretary of India Fraternity Forum Regional Committee, Mr. Abdul jaleel– Vice President of Indian Islahi Center, Mr. Basha –Member of IFT Executive Council , Mr. Ajmal Hussain – Member of Pravasi Forum central Committee, Younus Wallan – President Humanity Forum Riyadh. All delivered the message on the eve.

Basheer Karandur, General Secretary of Social Forum Central Committee, welcomed the gathering and Social Forum Riyadh Tamilnadu State Committee President Jabir presented the vote of thanks. Abdul Basheer was master of ceremony.

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ISF, Humanity Forum help cardiac patient from DK to fly back from Saudi Arabia amid lockdown

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May 22,2020

Mangaluru, May 22: An elderly cardiac patient from Dakshina Kannada, who was stranded in Saudi Arabia due to covid-19 lock-down, has finally reached his homeland thanks to the timely intervention by Humanity Forum Jubail and Indian Social Forum.

The elderly man hailing from Kadaba area of Dakshina Kannada was admitted to a hospital in Madinah. However, his condition continued to worsen due to lack of proper treatment. The efforts by his family members to bring him back home had not yielded results.

Meanwhile, one of the relatives of the patient, Ansari Suratkal, who happens to be a DKSC activist, brought the issue to the notice of the Karnataka unit of the Indian Social Forum in Dammam. ISF contacted Humanity Forum president Zakariya Jokatte, who helped the patient to speak directly union minister D V Sadananda Gowda in a video conference organised by coastaldigest.com.

Humanity Forum also persuaded the Indian Embassy to allow the stranded cardiac patient to fly back to India through Dammam-Bengaluru repatriation flight on May 20.

However, it was not easy for the patient to travel from Madinah to Dammam International Airport due to lock-down and curfew. ISF not only obtained travel permission for him but also arranged vehicle. Jeddah and Riyadh units of ISF helped in obtaining permission letter in their respective places in spite of travel ban imposed by the police. Madinah unit of ISF arranged vehicle for transportation. Zakariya Jokatte bore the air ticket and other expenses of the patient.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.