Bahrain Bunts give cultural glimpse at 12th annual celebration

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January 9, 2015

Manama: Bunts Bahrain celebrating their 12th anniversary at the Inter Continental Regency Bahrain gave a glimpse of their rich culture to the Bahrain Indians present on the occasion.

Continuing the traditional practice of Kumba Swagatha for welcoming the guests, the program commences with Ganapathi stuti and graceful Bharat Natyam Invocation Dance. Young Bunt boys and girls rocked the stage with hit Kannada fusion song under Ms. Harini Shetty’s choreography followed by the mythological tulu skit ‘Birdudha Bunterana Bhinkada Badku’ depicting the rich Bunts Culture. Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty and Ms. Harini Shetty choreographed a mesmerizing Kannada fusion touching upon all the art forms from Yakshagana to the Pili Vesha.

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The stage program involved felicitating the distinguished guests Dr. Kalidas Shetty, a renowned Food Scientist joining from USA along with United State Martial Arts Hall Of Fame recipient Mr. Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty ensuring the children of providing support in every possible way, inspiring them to pursuit their passion and excel further in life. Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, General Manager, Badagabettu Co – operative Credit Society was glad to see Bahrain Bunt’s attempt towards preserving and promoting the rich culture among the future generations. Mr. Halady Srinivasa Shetty, Chairman & M.D, MMCL was impressed to see that while Bahrain had developed remarkably in over two decades of time span since he left the Kingdom, the people residing here continued to have the same warmth and bonding for their fellow beings and every person coming to this Kingdom making them feel home away from home. Recognizing the fact that the glory Bunts Bahrain had achieved was the result of consistent contribution from all the fellow members and supporters over the past 12 years, all the presidents from Mr. Rama Shetty, Mr. Uday Shetty, Mr. Krishnanda Shetty, Mr. Amarnath Rai and Mr. Pradeep Shetty present for the occasion were honoured along with the pillars of Bunts Bahrain, the platinum sponsors Mr. Shantharam Shetty, Mr. Sudhakar Shetty, Mr. Naveen D. Shetty, Mr. Prakash Shetty, Mr. Savin Shetty, Mr. Abdul Sattar and Mr. Rajiv Menon with prominent supporters Mr. Subhash Chandra Shetty, Mr. Pravin Shetty Kinnigoli, Mr. Rajendra Prabhu for the LED backlight screen and Mr. Lawrence D’Souza. Mr & Mrs. Shivakumar Shetty were specially honoured for their continuous support over these years.

The final entertainment for the year 2014 was brought with Hindi fusion dance under Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty choreography with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty. Momentos were handed over to all participants, choreographers and supporters for their constant support throughout the year followed by Mr. Chetah Yajnesh Shetty’s martial arts tips and moves on self defense. Mr. Prasanna Shetty praising Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty & Mrs. Prathima Arun Shetty for anchoring the smooth functioning of the program in their entertainment style; thanked Mrs. Ramya Sandeep Alva, Mrs. Suma Sharath Shetty, Mrs. Anita Shekha Shetty and Ms. Vijetha Mohandas Shetty for profile reading, Mr. Karunakar for sound support , Mr. Varun Hegde for lights and Mr. Sunil Kadri for backstage along with acknowledging the contribution from each and every participant, choreographer, supporter and sponsors with special thanks to the Management & entire Support staff of InterContinental Regency Bahrain for providing their splendid venue and every possible support throughout the event. Around 500 Indians enjoyed the delicious dinner served thereafter.

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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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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Media Release
May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.

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