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KSS celebrates 11th anniversary; Mayura Award conferred on Sudhir Kumar Shetty

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June 2, 2013
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Sharjah, Jun 2: Karnataka Sangha Sharjah (KSS) this year under the leadership of its President Satish Poojary celebrated its 11th anniversary and also gave away the prestigious Mayura Award, at Basma Ballroom, Ewan Hotel, Sharjah recently. The programme was declared open by Sathish Poojary by hoisting Karnataka flag.

The guests of the programme Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty, Mayura Awardee Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Y.A. Rahim, President of Indian Association Sharjah, Paulose of Seon Ashram, Pravin Shetty of Fortune Group of Hotels, Satish Venkataramana of Chilly Willy Trading and other Executive Members of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah were brought to the stage in an elaborate procession.

Dr. B.R. Shetty and Y.A. Rahim were honoured with shawl and flowers by the Sangha members and later Sudhir Kumar Shetty was conferred with the prestigious ‘Mayura Award by Dr B R Shetty.

Sudhir Kumar Shetty in response to the honour remembered his childhhod days, schooling and his attempt to start a career.

Every year KSS honours one of their dedicated hard working Committee Member with special honour and this year it was Jeevan Kuckian who was invited on to the stage along with his wife Rajani Kuckian and children for the honours.

Five generation of teachers and disciples of the very famous Nataraja Natya Shala were felicitated. Paulose of Seon Ashram was presented with a cheque of rupees one Lakh.

After the stage programme, a series of cultural programmes were held to enthrall the audiences. Folk dance 'Tulunada Vaibhava', dances by Mudra Institute, ballets by Nataraja Nritya Shala, couple dance performance by Deepakraj couple were widely liked by the audiences.

There were some spot games in between the programme and the daylong celebration ended with 'Lucky Kannadiga' raffle draw and vote of thanks by General Secretary, Shashikanth Kannagi of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah.

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He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

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June 1,2020

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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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May 30,2020

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The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

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