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Qalaco lift IBQ Masters cricket trophy

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March 16, 2015

Doha: Qalco emerged as Champions in Division I defeating Asian Cricket Club by 4 wickets in the 10th IBQ Masters cricket tournament-2015. This is Qalco’s 4th consecutive victory in the finals.

At the finals prize distribution ceremony Andrew Ball, Head of Retail Banking was the chief guest and Ms. Mariam Abou Haider, Corporate Communications Manager of IBQ was the guest of honor.

Winning the toss Qalco put in Asian Cricket Club to bat which proved to be the right strategy. ACC continuously lost wickets and at the end of 10 overs were 16 runs for the loss of 5 wickets and were finally all out for 85 runs in 18.2 overs. The only batsman to resist was Feroze who scored 28 runs with 2 sixes and a boundary. None of the other batsmen could reach double figures.

Jonty bowled well to claim 3 wickets, Hilmy 2 wickets while Shahid, Aftab, Zahir, Tharaka, Intikab and Rifas took a wicket each. Ifzal from QALCO behind the stumps was outstanding claiming 4 catches and 1 stumping. This rightly earned him the Man of the Match award.

In reply Qalco chasing a target of 86 runs made it difficult for themselves and were 40 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the first 10 overs. Captain Shahid however stabilized the innings when wickets started falling. Qalco finally scored 88 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 14.4 over. Ifzal scored 20 runs with 3 sixes.

Abrar, Rizwan, Majeed , Sagir, Feroz, Appu and Azhar took a wicket each.

Man of the Finals: Ifzal of Qalco
Best Batsman: Rauf of Hanan XII
Best Bowler: Melroy of M Pallonji
Best All-rounder: Firoz of A.C.C.
Best Wicket Keeper: Neeraj of Pallonji

The prize distribution ceremony was attended by supporters and well wishers. A Sri Lankan band added colour and glamour to the festivities. They were especially awarded gifts by the organizers. Over 300 prizes were given away to various players in the tournament.

The prize distribution ended with refreshments and a lucky draw for spectators.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

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

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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