A glittering ‘Panorama get-together-2012’ held in Riyadh

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October 19, 2012

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Riyadh, October 19: A vivid and gleaming ‘Panorama get-together-2012’ was held over the last weekend at Al-Rushd Istirah (humorously known as ‘Mangalore Istirah’) in Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia. The gathering comprised of huge throng mostly from Mangalore and other parts of India and foreign countries residing in different corners of the oil-rich Kingdom. Panorama (Padubidrians) Riyadh Unit had organised the gala impressively by giving a colourful and unique touch.

Panorama, a non-profit and voluntary organisation, which is consisted of around sixty young men from Padubidri in Udupi District of Karnataka State, came into existence in the Central Province and Eastern province of Saudi Arabia in 2006 with the objective of building a new school by replacing the old dilapidated (Urdu School) school and also to catering the educational facilities in the premises in order to facilitate the people in the region.

The Urdu primary school has been existing since about a century at Padubidri. Many students, especially from poor class families, gain education in the School. However, the school is on its last legs exposing to a potential risk of collapse at any moment. This alarming situation made the members of Panorama to shoulder a great responsibility of providing a new educational premises by substituting the old one. The first phase of the building was already complete with the generous help of several donors and philanthropists.

The organising committee said that the get-together was a great way to spend good time with the people of different tastes and experiences in one place that they hardly ever see and to make our key project (school building & its other facilities) clearly visible to them to be part of our effort through our campaign-"Roof to Read".

The gala was kicked off with the recitation of Qur’an by Ismail Musliyar Manjanady followed by the kick-off tips to the members (how to handle the huge gathering on the occasion) by Abdul Rahman Hussain, Ex-President and P A Hameed Padubidri, President of Panorama. The get-together was vividly colored with various events like cricket, breaking the pot, tug of war, oral quiz contest etc. for the gents. Gunny bag race, melodic chair game, hitting the pot, quiz competition etc. were conducted exclusively for the children, who had created the waves of fun and frolics on the occasion by their active participation in the various games and plays.

‘Breaking-the-Pot’ was the highly amusing game among both adults and children, who keenly took part in the pastime that really produced the strings of gaiety and hilarity amongst the spectators. It took an hour for many participators (whose eyes were tightly tied with a piece of cloth with zero visibility) to break the pot. The failed attempt by the competitors gave a feast of fun and joys in the midst of audiences. Finally, Mr. Rauf from Jolly boys broke the pot and emerged as the winner of the contest amid a big round of applauses and ovations. Ahmed M.Hussain, Founding President of Panorama Dammam Unit and Abdulsalam M.Hussain took a charge of conducting the game.

The raffle draw, lucky baby and lucky family were some of the special attractions of the event. While the raffle draw were for general audience, the lucky family and lucky baby were exclusively for the ladies. Several funs and games were also conducted for the ladies. They took the lead in organizing a lot of events for ladies. Ms. Ranim Abdul Rahman showed her talents through various events. Ummu Raaef came out to be the winner of lucky family and Abdullah Yasser Mulky turned out to be Lucky Baby on the occasion. Fabulous prizes like Refrigerator, multi-featured Gas cooker etc. were conferred to the winners of the raffle draws. Mr. Nelson D’Souza from McDonalds Riyadh provided five gift vouchers of free happy meals and other free breakfast coupons. The winners of stage quiz competition had been given away with the McDonald gift vouchers.

Panorama Trophies, 8GB USBs, Cups, clocks and other items were also conferred as prizes to the winners of various events.

Younus (Mangalore Kings), Zakaria (Al-Muzain) Jubail, Safa Makkah Polyclinics, Raisco, Real-Tech Jubail, Compass Dammam were the key sponsors and Malabar Gold & Diamonds Riyadh, ARWADA Trading Est., Fashion line, Nesto Hyper Market and others were some of the co-sponsors of the event. Several representatives of the sponsors and co-sponsors were present and enjoyed the programme. AEC Ltd. and Muhaidib Foods (Mustaq Hassan) have provided the free gift items to be presented to the victors of sveral competitions and games. Malabar Gold & Diamonds demonstrated various offers/promotions and distributed its glittering flyers amongst all the gents and ladies present on the occasion. Mr. Shabeer (Malabar Gold) took the lead of this campaign.

Kadesiah Medical Center (KMC) Gubeirah, headed by Mr. Santhosh Shetty, conducted the free dental camp. Both gents and ladies utilized the facility. INDOMIE offered free noodles and eatables to the kids. Khader (Khozama) Deerah provided aromatic tea to all the audiences.

All the members of Panorama had showed their vibrant team spirit and vigor and were given a full of appreciations and regards by the people present on the occasion.

P.A. Hameed Padubidri, President; Ahmed M.Hussain, Ex-President of PANORAMA Dammam Unit; Abdul Rahman, Abdul Khader, Ex-Presidents; Abubakar (Raisco) & Niyaz P.K. Ismail- Vice- Presidents; Sarfraz A.H.(Tresurer), Khader Hejamady (Ex-Mr. Mangalore Awardee), Shaban Padubidri (Deerah), Farook Chabu Haji, Mohammed P.K. Mohiddin and others were on the go throughout the event and thanked all for their cooperation and coordination. The delicious dinner was served during this event.

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.

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Media Release
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.

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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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