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Abu Dhabi: Karnataka Sangha celebrates Kannada Rajyothsava

[email protected] (Shameer Ahmed Kudroli)
November 6, 2013
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Abu Dhabi, Nov 6: The Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with grandeur and fervour at Abu Dhabi on November 1, Friday under the aegis of the Rajyotsava Award winning Karnataka Sangha, Abu Dhabi. Inland Builders Mangalore were the sponsors of the event which reflected the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. India Social Centre auditorium was the venue of the programme.

The event was inaugurated by NRI and philanthropist Dr B R Shetty, Karnataka Sangha, President Sarvotham Shetty, Indian Ambassador M V Lokesh and other dignitaries by lighting the lamp.

Karnataka Sangha President Sarvotham Shetty delivered the welcome speech. M V Lokesh in his address said, “Kannada resides in the heart of Kannadigas and it would be appreciated if Rajyotsava is celebrated with togetherness.”

C.R Shetty who is active in various pro-Kannada organizations in the UAE was awarded the Da. Ra. Bendre Award. Speaking after receiving the award, he said, “I am thankful to the Karnataka Sangha for giving me this award and Kannadigas must come together for the betterment of Karnataka no matter where they reside.”

Dr B R Shetty felicitated Siraj Ahmed, Managing Director of In–Land builders and also appreciated the success of the event.

Meritorious students were felicitated on the occasion. The event was organised under the initiative of Karnataka Sangha President Sarvotham Shetty and other office bearers.

Al – Masuria Director Lee Rodrigues; Reliable association head James Mendonca; Shekhar Shetty from Arab Udupi Hotels; Director of Chilly Willy Group Satish Venkatramana; UAE Exchange CEO, Sudhir Kumar Shetty; Mohamed Ali Uchil-President, Bearys Forum, Abu Dhabi,

Raeefk Krishanpur,Siddik Uchil,Ahmed Nawaj ,From BWF, Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah President Satish Poojary; Dubai Karnataka Sangha President Girish; Karnataka Koota president Sadhan Das, well-known artist Vilas Nayak; Namma TV Director Shiv Sharan Shetty and others were present on the occasion.

Siraj Ahmed who also spoke on the occasion, said “Mangalore is a rapidly growing city and In-Land Builders has always tried to create projects that are an architectural splendor and are also Vaastu compliant.”

A variety of cultural events showcasing the rich heritage of Karnataka were presented by Sri Mookambika Cultural Academy from Puttur, Divya Sharma and group and Rohini Ananth group. Renowned comedian and TV actor Dayanand, also entertained the gathering.

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.

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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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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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