Roshan Rodrigues elected president of Karnataka NRI Forum-Jeddah

June 23, 2014

Jeddah: The seventh annual general body meeting of the Karnataka Non Resident Indian Forum (KNRI)-Jeddah was held recently in Jeddah. Mr. Roshan Rodrigues of Mangalore was unanimously elected as the President of the Forum. KNRI is a nonprofit social organization in Saudi Arabia which represents entire Karnataka State and strives to help needy Kannadigas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India.

In his opening speech Mr. Roshan Rodrigues thanked all the members of the Forum for believing in him and accepting his leadership. He highlighted that KNRI is one family and our goal is to take care of our all needy Kannadigas. He offered his congratulations on behalf of the form to the first student from Dharwad district, adopted by the forum for completing her studies for her selection in a campus interview by one of the leading software exporting companies. He also reminded the aims and objectives of KNRI forum and appealed to struggle for achieving those goals by providing financial and social support to needy Kannadigas. He requested all committee members to perform their duties with “Than Man Dhan” strategy and appealed to the seniors to guide him to perform these tasks smoothly.

A committee of 29 members was formed. Newly elected office bearers are Roshan Rodriguez - President; Manzoor Ahmed (Hassan) and Sabu Chandran (Bangalore) - Vice Presidents; Syed Nasir Khursheed (Gubarga) - General Secretary; Yashwanth Amin (Mangalore) - Joint Secretary; Aijaz Ahmed (Shimoga)- Meeting coordinator; Sri Harsha (Bangalore) - Treasurer; Habib Rahaman (Udupi) and Syed Haseebuddin (Bangalore) - Joint Treasurers; Niaz Ahmed (Mysore) – Press and Public Relation Secretary; Mohammed Saif (Mysore) - Cultural Secretary; Mohammed Kaleem (Raychur), Mohsin Khan (Bidar) and Pravin Netekar (Sirsi-Kharwar) - Joint Cultural Secretaries; Peter Mascarenhans Udupi - Sports Secretary; Arif Shimoga - Joint Sport Secretary; Shaikh Saoud (Udupi) - IT Coordinator; Mukarram Khan (Bangalore) - Membership Coordinator; Mohammed Mansoor,(Mangalore) Vasu Manchegowda (Mandya) and Krish Jangal (Hubli) - Advisory Council Members; and Mohammed Arif (Udupi), Alok Pattar( Hubli), Mohammed Saheb,(Karkala) Imtiaz Ahmed,(Shimoga) Syed Shakeel Ahmed,(Bangalore) Momin Mohammed Iylas (Bhatkal), Faizee Razak Sheik, (Mangalore) Mohammed Saleem Khaleefa (Gulbarga) were elected as Executive Members.

S M Jafar conducted the election session and advised the new committee to come up with ambitious plans for the welfare of Karnataka residents in particular and the Indian community in general. Mohammed Mansoor congratulated the newly elected body and advised them to work with positive spirit and elevate the forum to a higher level.

Vasu Manchegowda outlined the KNRI forum’s vision and urged Kannadigas to play a vital role to reach and help poor and needy people. Outgoing President Krish Jangal congratulated the new team and said social work demands time, energy and dedication. He said God will reward for serving the community, and there is the added benefit developing managerial skills.

Secretary,Nasir Khursheed described this forum as family members and requested members to “keep the same spirit of unity which is our identity.”

Yashwanth Amin requested Kannadigas residingin Jeddah to feel free and join the forum. He informed that they can be reached through email [email protected]

The program was compered by Niaz Ahmed (Mysore) and Sabu Chandran delivered the vote of thanks, he specially thanked the Indian Consulate for their tremendous support towards the KNRI Forum in Jeddah.

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Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

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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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Suresh Neramballi - an unsung Mangalurean hero in Kuwait

Sushma Bangera

June 4,2020

Kuwait: The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the whole world into a difficult situation and the situation of Indians in Kuwait is not any different. Many people have lost their jobs, have no salary, are deprived of food and are not able to pay rent. The appalling conditions of labourers, domestic workers, taxi drivers and low waged earners don’t seem to end in Kuwait.

At this trying situation when many people were even afraid of leaving their houses because of coronavirus, Suresh S. Rao Neramballi, volunteer of the Food Kit Distribution at the ICSG (Indian Community Support Group) has helped many tremendously. He was ready to go around delivering food kits at any time possible by his car. However, after Kuwait imposed a full curfew from 11th May 2020, no one could take out their vehicles unless they had a curfew pass.

This did not stop Mr. Suresh Neramballi, who then borrowed a bicycle from a friend and ended up going around in the cycle delivering the food kits in curfew break time (4:30pm to 6:30pm) to all those who registered in the ICSG website. This selfless service surely commands appreciation and applause. Mr. Suresh Neramballi has been a light for many families and bachelors in Kuwait and will surely garner the blessings of them who have been able to eat at this time.

He was also the one who could deliver the food kits to many Indian Muslim maids, bachelors, laborers and families previous day and right on the day of EID, as they were not able to go shopping for their groceries for EID, due to the curfew. They blessed him in EID dua.

Mr. Suresh Neramballi hails from Mangaluru, India and is an Engineer in the Oil sector company in Kuwait. He has been dedicated to social service, achieved 'Aryabhata International Award' for his Kannada Service and Social service, served in many Associations and Distributor of Kannada and Tulu Movies in Kuwait. He wholeheartedly thanks the people and government of Kuwait for his bread and butter.

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May Almighty Allah shower His mescifull blessing on you and your family... Your selfless service will always be remembered,,,

God bless you and your family

God bless you brother and keep you healthy plus happy always. You will be in the prayers of those who receivec your timely regardles they are hindu or muslim or christian. This is a slap on the face of hate mongers who are always trying to divide the socieity in the name of religion. Such people are burden to this world and society. We should clean our society from such dirt and bad people. Well done brother. May God bless you.

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‘Eid a symbol of gratitude and unity: KSCC distributes Eid kts across UAE

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.