Saudi Arabia | ISF hosts colorful Kannada Rajyotsava in Al-Khobar

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November 5, 2018

Al-Khobar, Nov 5: The Karnataka state unit of the Indian Social Forum, recently celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava in Gulf Darbar Restaurant Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia to commemorate formation day of Karnataka state.

The colorful ceremony was inaugurated by displaying the Karnataka state flag and playing state anthem. A series of events like Kannada skit, felicitation ceremony, Kannada poems, quiz competition and stage programs made the celebration remarkable.

Indian Social Forum, Karnataka State, Eastern Province, president Mohammad Shareef presided over the event while ISF State committee member Arif Jokatte delivered the key note speech.

Addressing the audience Arif highlighted the role of Kannadigas in building the nation. Chief guests Sajid Valavoor, General Secretary, Indian Fraternity Forum, Mohsin from Karkala Association Saudi Arabia (KASA), Nizar from Rezayath Sparrow Company, Syed Safdar from Indian Embassy School Dammam, Nizamuddin President of Jamiathul Falah Dammam and Hathim Kanchi President DKSC Eastern Province were present at the event.

Documentary video was displayed during the event shed the light on Karnataka’s beauty and unity in diversity which was appreciated by the audience. ISF Dammam Block team played an eloquent and funny skit which showed the variety of the Kannada language within different regions of Karnataka and the generous and Kind attitude of Kannadigas. The skit entertained the audience while delivering beautiful message. Audience were also amazed with the spot Quiz, pick & speech, kannada songs and other cultural program during the event.

Achievers were felicitated. Dakshina Karnataka Sunni Center (DKSC) was honoured for successfully establishing various educational institutions under the umbrella of ‘Al-Ihsan Educational Trust’ Muloor Udupi. DKSC representatives Hathim Kanchi, Abdul Azeez Muduthota, Ismail Katipalla and Basheer Vardara received the momento.

Jamiathul Falah was honoured for its contribution in the field of education in Coastal Karnataka for past 30 years. Jamithul Falah representatives Nizamuddin Sheikh, Imran Karkala, Shareef Karkala and Azeem Alam received the momento.

ISF president Mohammad Shareef, State Committee members Arif Jokatte and Shareef Addoor presented the mementos to the respective organizational representatives.

ISF member Shareef Krishnapura welcomed the gathering. Irshad Haleyangadi compered the event and Rizwan Sastana proposed the vote of thanks.

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Nice Program

proude to be a kanndiga jai Indian social form

Great.. wonderful program

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Trapped leopard escapes, attacks villager; 2 Forest Dept staff injured in recapture bid

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January 5,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 5: In a frightening incident, a leopard which was trapped in a snare attacked and injured three persons in its successful bid to escape Balpa village in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

The incident occurred on Thursday when around 15 forest staff approached the trapped leopard to tranquilize it with a dart. The leopard, however, managed escape.

While running away, it attacked a villager Balakrishna, aged about 70, who was working in the nearby plantation. He sustained injuries on his upper lips.

He was rushed to a hospital in Sullia and then was shifted to the Government Wenlock hospital for further treatment. He is learnt to be out of danger.

After this incident, the forest department kept a tab and tracked the leopard using a drone.

According to V Karikalan, deputy conservator of forest (DCF), Dakshina Kannada, Between 5pm to 5.30pm on a tip off that leopard was spotted near a bush, the forest department tried to approach it again and the animal jumped on the officials, injuring Assistant Conservator of Forests Austin and forest guard Divith.

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and then taken to Mangaluru for further treatment. They are learnt to be out of danger.

Meanwhile, the department is continuing combing in the village and surrounding areas. Three teams consisting of three RFOs and 10 Dy RFOs, supported by doctors are on the field. The forest department has also placed two leopard capturing cages in the area. Night patrolling will continue and public announcements are being made.

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