UT Khader, Karnataka clerics attend Al-Qadisa mega get-together in Dammam

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June 3, 2016

Dammam: UT Khader, the health and family welfare minister of Karnataka, was the centre of attraction at the get-together of Indian expatriate families organised by the Dammam unit of Al-Qadisa Educational Academy at Panorama Function Hall (Istirah) in Dammam 91 Area.

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According to organisers, a record number of around 2,000 people participated in the event thanks to the presence of their beloved minister from Karnataka besides Ulema luminaries.

Al- qadisa Educational Academy is an educational Institution coming up at Kavalkatte in Bantwal Taluk under the leadership Moulana Dr Muhammad Fazil Razwi, known as “Kavalkatte Hazrath”. The intended educational academy is going to be a part of a mega community and educational campus coming up in Kavalkatte which will comprise projects such as an educational home for ‘differently abled children’, a housing colony with 200 houses for the poor and destitute, College to teach Islamic Sciences and series of modern school and college education premises.

The Kannadiga diaspora in the Gulf, especially the expatriate community in Jubail, Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia are the rock solid supporters of Kavalkatte Hazrath in realizing the dream of this educational and community campus based on Ahlsunnah principles.

The Ulema leader of Karnataka Usthad Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal inaugurated the function with a message to people to remain steadfast followers of Qur’an and Sunnah by learning religious teachings from authentic lineage. Sayed Atakoya Thangal, the president of Dakshina Karantaka Sunni Centre expressed happiness that ‘Hazrath’ is backed by huge expatriate community in this region and wished growth and prosperity for the Al- Qadisa Committees.

Mr Khader was the chief guest on the occasion. He was pleased to see the huge gathering and the enthusiasm of the expatriates. He praised profusely the leadership of Mr. Aboobakkar Raisco Padubidre for making it unparalleled gathering and also honoured him.

The most respected ‘ Usthadul Asaatheed’ Shaik Ali Kunhi Musliyar conducted ‘dua’ in the beginning of the program. Janab Azeez Musliyar recited Qur’an. Ummar Farook Katipalla, the Secretary of ‘Mulaqat’ committee welcomed everyone. Thalakki Muhammad Saqafi proposed vote of thanks.

Mr. Zakariya Muzain, the CEO of Al- Muzain Group of Companies Jubail gave a motivational speech to encourage the service spirit of community volunteers in Dammam region. He lauded the effort done by Dammam Unit of AL- QADISA led by Mr. Aboobakkar Padubidre. He also appreciated the assistance rendered by Jubail Unit of AL- Qadisa. In the midst of enthusiasm generated by speeches, a goat was auctioned. The auction process was led by none other than Zakariya Muzain. The charismatic Zakariya Muzain created an euphoria in the auction process and thus generated ‘a considerable contribution’ towards Al- Qadisa Educational Academy.

Moulana Dr. Muhammad Fazil Razwi, the chairman of the Academy gave valuable message while delivering the key note speech. Janab Sufiyan Saqafi, the principal of AL- Qadisa Academy spoke about the Institution of Hazrath’s vision for the growth of it. The mesmerizing ‘Duff’ program lead Janab Basheer Usthad was the ultimate moment of delight in the gathering and it won all round appreciation from everyone. Janab DP Yousuf Saqafi Baithar, KCF President, Saudi Arabia, narrated how ‘Al- Qadisa’ started in Saudi Arabia

Mr. Aboobakkar Padubidre, the president of Al- QADISA committee in Dammam spoke his heart and explained the success story of this huge gathering. He generously remembered the great assistance extended by Mr. Haneef Manjanady, Mr. Asif Goodinabali, Mr. Kodi Abobakkar, Mr. Ibrahim Bantwal and many others who worked behind the screen. Mr. Aboobakkar wholeheartedly remembered how Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) stood solidly behind him giving all organizational, volunteer and fieldwork support. He appreciated the organizational strength of KCF which helps various Ahlsunnah committees to flourish in Saudi Arabia.

Mr Shareef, CEO of Whitestone, Nazeer Hussain Padubidri, Managing Director of AL- Falah group of companies, Sarfraz Raisco Riyad, Muhammad Younus Riyadh, PP Ahmed Saqafi Kashipatna, Kalkatta Razwi, Ismail Kannagar, Mr. Shahul Hameed and Mr. Asif Amaco were present as guests on the stage. The program was managed by a team comprising Mr. Kamarudeen, Mr. Syed Bawa and Mr. Naushad Thalapady.

AL- QADISA volunteer group comprising mostly members from KCF led by its commander Mr. Mohammad Belthangady did a commendable job as volunteers and earned appreciation of everyone. Sumptuous dinner was served along eateries.

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ibrahim balakunje
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Thursday, 9 Jun 2016

masha allah great

Abdul aziz katipalla
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Sunday, 5 Jun 2016

MASHA ALLAH

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Media Release
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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Media Release
February 13,2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020 Tulu Koota Kuwait under the leadership of Dynamic President Ramesh S Bhandary and coordination of Sports Secretary Roshan Quadras  held its annual picnic at Mishref Garden, Kuwait.  Although slight drizzling on the   previous night had caused great concern amongst committee members , yet the  windy and dusty weather did not lessen the enthusiasm and excitement of Tulu Koota Kuwait members.  Over 1000 members enjoyed the fun filled day.

MC of the occasion Mr. Manoj Shetty & Ms. Priya Devadiga welcomed the audience and Chief guests for the event Dr Jeshna Rajan- Badr Al Samaa Clinic, Dr. S.M.Hyther Ali- Chairman of TVS Hyder Group, Mr. John Simon- Group Manager for Corporate Sales and Event Marketing ,  Al Mulla Exchange, Mr Pradeep, owner of Geetherb medicine and Mr. Lokesh & Team from NH Assets.  The program kicked off with Kuwait & Indian National anthem. The guests in their address to audience, praised Tulu Koota Kuwait unwavering efforts to unite people through language, and also the solid philanthropy and charity work being carried by the association was applauded. The presidents  of different South Canara  association in Kuwait were also amongst invited dignitaries for the event, and were welcomed with flower bouquet. This was followed by the release of “ Tulu Nada Jathre flyer”.

Tulu Koota Kuwait President, Ramesh S Bhandary in his speech welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized the significance of the annual picnic gathering. He further elaborated on the innovative concept of “Tulunada Jathre ” being initiated this year, and requested fervent support and participation from all members in  this wonderful program scheduled to be held on Friday,  March 27, 2020 at Indian Central School Indoor Ground Abbasiya. 

As part of days celebration TKK’s Flag hosting  was done  by President , Ramesh Bhandary. “Go Green Global concept” by Tulu Koota members   was the highlight of the inaugural ceremony.  This act was directed by talented committee member Mr. Suresh Salian.

The act beautifully conveyed the message of sustainability, and climate change and raised awareness on how to fight it, how to live green.  The traditional inaugural of the sports event was done by breaking of coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras.  TKK First Lady Mrs Anitha Ramesh Bhandary led the sports march holding the traditional torch followed by the  Go Green Global team holding different country flags with plant pots, followed by President, committee members and Sponsors of TKK. The president officially inaugurated the Sports Event by officially lighting the Sports Lamp.

After the inauguration ceremony, the members and kids actively participated in day long sports games and activities meticulously planned out by the Sports committee  for different age groups.  Passing the parcel, Veggies collection, ball bucket, veg shopping , macroni race, hockey, kutti donne, sack race, lagori,  breaking the pot , tyre race, slow cycling, water ballon race, musical chair , kabbadi, volley ball, throw  ball , tug of war, housie housie, kept the members and their families  engaged and entertained. The winners for the competitions were awarded with trophies towards the end of the exciting day.

Delicious and authentic Mangalorean lunch for the event was served by Oriental Restaurant Kuwait.  Sounds and lights support for the event was provided by Anand, while the beautiful moments were captured in camera by Mr.Blen Dsouza and Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Tulu Koota Kuwait takes this opportunity to thank its committee members, members and volunteers for their dedicated efforts and team spirit and active participation that eventually lead to the huge success of Family Picnic 2020. The Event Sponsors were Al Ahleia Insurance Company SAKP, Al Mulla Exchange, Khain Properties Udupi, Badr Al-Samaa Clinic, TVS Hyder Group and Geetherb.

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu.  His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A-    Accountability & Transparency,

B-    Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C-    Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

•          Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

•          Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

•          Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

•          In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

•          In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

•          In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

•          Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

•          Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

•          Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

•                    Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

•          Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

 

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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