Tulu Koota Kuwait hosts family get-together, sports event

Media Release
March 26, 2019

Kuwait: Tulu Koota Kuwait organised its Family Picnic and Sports Event on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Mishref Garden in Kuwait. The Family Picnic started with a huge crowd assembled in anticipation of a fun filled day.

The event began with the welcome note by the hosts MrManoj Shetty and Renita Mascarenhas followed by National anthem of Kuwait and India. The inauguration of the Family Picnic was a unique attraction by the presence of special guest of honor and invitee, International Kabaddi Player, Eklayva award winner, and Karnataka Kabaddi team captain Mr. Sukesh Hegde. Dr. S.M.Hyther Ali, Chairman of TVS Group, Mr. John Simon, Group Manager of Corporate Sales and Event Marketing, Al Mulla Exchange, were the chief guests of this opening ceremony.

The President of TKK, Mr. Ramesh S Bhandary welcomed the distinguished guests, Representatives of Twenty South Canara Associations and all the TKK members and families to this great day and briefed the reason behind conducting picnic and sports event and asked everyone to participate in all the games with sportsman spirit and create festive mood.

Tulu Koota Kuwait upcoming event Rasamanjari - 2019 Flyer officially inaugurated during this time by the President and the Honorable guests.

Representatives of Twenty South Canara Associations, Tulu Koota Kuwait past 20 years Presidents, Management Committee, All Committee members and children with 5 different flags participated in this beautiful opening ceremony. The inauguration included traditional way of breaking the coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras. TKK First Lady Ms. Anitha Ramesh Bhandary lead the sports march holding the torch, followed by Sports Parade Band of energetic school children from Kuwait Indian School Abbasiya, Kuwait.

The guest of honor Mr. Sukesh Hegde was felicitated with shawl and memento for his great achievements in the field of Kabaddi sports and making Tuluva people proud at the international level. In his speech he thanked Tulu Koota Kuwait for inviting him as special guest for this Family Picnic and making him part of their memorable event. He congratulated Tulu Koota Kuwait for their tremendous work in the past 20 years in helping the poor, needy people back in Tulunadu and wished all the success in their future events and charity works.

As TKK is celebrating its 20th year of Unity Through Language, the president and the committee members released TKK song symbolically which was written by Mr.TarendraShettigar, Composed by Mr.SharathUcchila and sung by play back singers Aira Acharya, Chandrakanth Acharya and Dr.AbhishekKodakkal.

After the inauguration ceremony, it was time for various thrilling games for all age groups. The kids of 0-2-year age group played the Lucky Winner game, 2-4-year kids played Sponge water and ball-bucket game. The children of age 4-6 years played balancing the biscuit and aiming the target. The children aged 6-9 years competed in basketball and cycle tyre race. Children from 9-12 years played Lagori and Sack Run race. Children age group 12 to 15 years competed in balance run and bowling game. Ladies enjoyed themselves competing in breaking the pot, penalty shootout and shot put. while Men showed themselves capable in playing Kutti Donne, Shot put and breaking the Pot. In addition to this couples enjoyed playing and competing each other in balancing the orange and MuddinaMoote games. Senior citizens also showcased their playing skills in aiming the target game.

Team games such as Kabbadi, Throwball, Volleyball, and Tug of War were played with full enthusiasm and sporting spirit. Team Kudla Bulls bagged the winner’s trophy and Team United Eagles were runner-up in Kabbadi. In Volleyball United Eagles attained the winner’s trophy and MFC(B) were runner-up. In Throwball Kuwait Friends won the first place and Kudla Friends were runner-up. In Tug of war Men team MFC bagged the winner’s Trophy and team SWAK bagged runner up. Tug of war ladies won by team SWAK and real fighters were emerged as runner up.

Throughout the day Mishref Garden grounds, Kuwait witnessed huge crowd of Tulunadu people enjoying and participating in different games. Oriental Restaurant provided delicious Mangalorean lunch, Sounds and lights support provided by Anand, while Mr. Alban Dsouza captured the moments in his camera.

Tulu Koota Kuwait takes this opportunity to thank its committee members for their dedicated efforts and team spirit and TKK members for their active participation that eventually lead to the huge success of Family Picnic 2019. The TKK Event Sponsors are Al Mulla Exchange, Khain Properties Udupi, Badr Al-Samah Hospital, Al Ahleia Insurance Company SAKP & TVS Hyder Group.

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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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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor.  Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19. 

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation. 

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event.  He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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