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West Coast NRI Forum pledges to make Air India Express Mangalore-Saudi operation successful

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February 20, 2013

Al-Khobar, Feb 20: A delegation of Saudi Arabia based West coast NRI Forum led by its President Farooq Sabandari met Air India Manager in Saudi Arabia Rinchen Tshering in his office on Wednesday at Al-Khobar to express their happiness over the commencement of Air India Express direct flight operation between Mangalore and Dammam.

Mr.Rinchen welcomed the Forum officials and explained the circumstances sequentially which led the commencement of flight operations with the untiring efforts made by his team towards feasibility and achievement of the same.

Forum officials discussed the issues related to all passengers from coastal Karnataka and assured fullest cooperation in patronising for the flight operation by the prestigious national carrier and assured to make use of the flight services to upkeep the confidence bestowed on Forum by Air India officials.

Forum officials proposed to accompany inaugural flight from Mangalore and hosting a warm welcome in community celebrations to few of the dignitaries of the Karnataka state.

The Forum and Air India officials jointly agreed to promote the operation throughout the Kingdom mutually by awareness through community services including coastal Karnataka based media and social organisations like Mangalore Association in Saudi Arabia (MASA), Jubail Kannada Sangha, Jam’iyyatul Falah Jubail and Coastal Karnataka based NRIs.

The Forum assured to create publicity through Jubail and Dammam schools to avail the benefits of promotional offers for a limited time period provided by Air India Express during the holiday seasons in advance before the flight bookings are closed.

Air India officials reiterated confidence in Forum officials and sought constant bookings of around 160 seats in Flight well in advance to avoid last minute disappointments.

Air India officials were urged to create priority to Coastal Karnataka passengers in ticket bookings to develop pride in their business objectives and expectations

West Coast NRI Forum personally thanked P.V.Devji, Sr.Supervisor and Sukumar Bangera, Sales Executive for their support and cooperation since year 2006 in realising the forum members dream of direct flight between Mangalore and Dammam and instrumental in recommending management regarding feasibility and aspirations of the coastal Kannadiga’s.

Forum also thanked Sanaullah Khan, Supervisor reservation and Ticketing, Mr. Abdul Gaffoor Parkar and Mr.Dharamveer for their usual excellent support.

Air India Manager informed that the ticket booking facility is available through many travel agencies such as Kanoo Travels, Ameeco Travels and Portfolio Travels.

He also expressed his sincere thanks to the Forum members for their proactive approach in extending support to promote National carrier Air India. He assured to enhance the flight frequency in case of positive response from Coastal Karnataka passengers from eastern province.

The Forum delegation was comprised of Bhasker Palan, Mohammad Ali, Narayana Bhat and Vishwanath Kamath.

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April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern  as number of corona infected people and  deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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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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Shodhan Prasad
August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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