Oman Billawas celebrate 10th anniversary in Muscat

Media Release
May 22, 2019

Oman Billawas celebrated its 10th anniversary with great pomp and gaiety. Over 600 members came from across Oman came forward with great enthusiasm to celebrate “Biruva Thudar 2019” at Ramee Dream Resort, Seeb. The event was instrumental bringing all the community members together under one roof.

The event commenced with lighting of the lamp and taking blessing from Brahma Shree Narayana Guru. A beautiful mantapa for Brahma Shree Narayana Guru was setup and decorated with flowers. The entrance and stage was given a festive look with beautiful decoration by the enthusiastic committee members and volunteers.

President Mrs. Suchethana Anchan welcomed the members. She along with the Vice President felicitated all the Founder members along with former Committee members for their outstanding service and contribution to Oman Billawas.

Mr. Suhan H, Vice President along with his wife Manuja Suhan (Former Committee Member) were felicitated for their relentless contribution to Oman Billawas, especially for his efforts for instituting Educational Scholarships for children through Shree Guru Charitable Trust in India.

The Cultural programme started with prayer song by kids and a welcome dance. It continued through the day with mesmerising performances by kids, ladies and men. There were traditional Tulu folk songs, dance drama, comedy skit, filmy dance and other excellent performances, which the people enjoyed.

Excellent team work marked the day. The cultural team put in their best efforts by bringing together more than 120 participants to perform on stage. The Logistics team ensured perfect arrangements in the hall, including catering arrangements.

Mr. Sandeep Suvarna (DJ Sandy) added spice to the stage performance by coordinating the light and sound with the LED screen in the background of the stage.

The Tulu drama “Aar Tupilakka Atth”, written and directed by Mr. Dayanand Palan, was enacted by Oman Billawas members from Muscat, while the drama “Kanchilda Parake” directed by Mr Harish Suvarna was staged Oman Billawas members of Sohar.

The participants along with anchors and choreographers/directors were felicitated with mementos recognising their contribution to success of the event.

The event concluded with the Grand Raffle draw.

On behalf of Oman Billawas, Mr. Shivanand Kotian thanked the sponsors, volunteers and the participants. Mr. Rajneesh Sanil and Mrs. Kavitha Sanil were specially thanked for accommodating the practice sessions held in their premises.

Many individuals as well as Corporates had come forward to support this mega event and the Gold Sponsors were Mr. Uday Kumar (NAMA & Projects Ember Telecom), Mr. Ashok Poojari (REMAS Group of companies, Excellent Beauty) and Mr. Mahesh Salian, Mr. Rajneesh Sanil, Mr. ChandrakanthKotian and Mr. Harish Sanil.

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May 13,2020

Mumbai, May 13: Members of the Muslim community helped in performing the last rites of their 72-year-old Hindu neighbour in Sewri area here after the deceased's relatives could not reach for his funeral due to the lockdown.

Pandurang Ubale, who was paralysed since the last few months, died at his residence in Zakaria Bunder area of Sewri on Monday. He had been staying there along with his wife and son since some decades.

After his death on Monday, his relatives staying in suburban Mulund, Belapur in adjoining Navi Mumbai and Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district could not come over to his place in the wake of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

As Ubale's wife and son were unable to make all arrangements for the funeral, they informed their neighbours, who came forward to help and even prepared the bier.

A neighbour, Asif Sheikh, who attended the funeral, said, We knew Ubale uncle since a long time. He always participated in our festivals and we used to be a part of their festivities. We all came forward to bid him a farewell and helped in performing his last rites."

Last month also,some Muslim men carried the body of a Hindu neighbour in suburban Bandra on their shoulders to the cremation ground after the deceased's relatives were unable to attend the last rites due to the lockdown.

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July 29,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 29: A day after Congress staged a nationwide 'Save Democracy' protest, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy slammed Congress for "dividing" the political parties and "buying MLAs" and questioned their "democratic behaviour" to lure Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs who supported them.

Kumaraswamy, in a media statement, said, "Is it a democratic behaviour to lure MLAs of other parties through political shenanigans and later merging with them?"

"Congress is an expert in dividing political parties and purchase of MLAs," said Kumaraswamy adding, "If you are dividing the like-minded party MLAs through deceit, who would support you?"

He alleged that the term "horse trade" in politics came to be used because of Congress.

Congress had tied to divide the Janata Dal (Secular) in 2004. To this, he added, "To avoid the party being hijacked by the Congress, I had to oust the Congress-JD(S) coalition government through a political coup."

Kumaraswamy further accused, "Haven't the Congress who is making a big noise about the purchase of MLAs divided the JD(S) in the past? Is it not a fact that for the sake of one Rajya Sabha seat, the Congress government in Karnataka purchased eight JD(S) MLAs?"

Both -- Congress and BJP -- are "criminals" in purchase matter, he added.

Rajasthan Congress is in turmoil after simmering differences between Sachin Pilot and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot came out in the open. Pilot was removed as the Deputy Chief Minister and the state unit chief of Congress.

The Congress has accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading to bring down the Gehlot government. The BJP has rejected the allegations.

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May 17,2020

Mangaluru, May 17: With the detection of two more covid-19 positive cases in Mangaluru, the total number of cases in Dakshina Kannada today mounted to 52.

A 35-year-old woman who was under quarantine along with her husband after returning from Maharashtra today tested positive for the coronavirus. 

A 31-year-old man also tested positive for covid-19.  More details to follow.

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