Chitrek Bangera elected president of Billava Sangha Kuwait

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December 13, 2014

Kuwait: The annual general body meeting of Billava Sangha Kuwait witnessed the emergence of the new Managing Committee rencently at the Indian Community School, Salmiya. Lots of other cultural programs were lined up to keep the audience entertained.

The cultural programs were graciously hosted by JayalaxmiVishwas, as the program commence with the lighting of the lamp and release of the yearbook “BillavaBolpu” by the President of the association Mr. Mohandas Poojary. SudhaSandesh gracefully welcomed the audience with her welcome dance while other kids grooved to other Hindi dances. It was followed by a brief skit, which essayed details about Bramha Shree Narayan Guru Swamy and Gokarnatheswar temple, Kudroli under the able direction of Mahesh Poojary&ManojPoojary.

The President in his speech urged all Billavas to stay united and strong with each other and urged to work for the upliftment of the community. The General Secretary for the year 2014,SushmaBangera read out the annual activities of the association, while the treasurer, GauthamSuvarna read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members. The scholarshipinitiated by the association, was distributed to 3 deserving students by Mr. RohitSanil and Mr. SatishKunder.

The committee also gave an emotional farewell to the outgoing President of the association, Mr. Mohandas Poojary, as he has retired and will soon leave to his homeland after serving in the country for 32 years. He wished very well for the association and everyone the best of luck in future. He was felicitated by the advisors, Mr. Manoj Kumar and Mr. Raghu Poojary.

Soon after the felicitation program, cultural program followed with a comedy skit, comedy dance by elders,various dances by our talented little Billava kids. Singing and music were also a part of the event by our

The Returning Officer,Rashmi Raj announced that the new Managing committee members were elected unanimously as follows for the year 2015:

President – Chitrek Bangera
Vice President -Raghu C Poojary
General Secretary –Vijay Kavoor

Joint Secretary – JyothiSudhir
Treasurer – PradeepKotian
Internal Auditor – RaghavPoojary
Sports Secretary – Krishna Poojary
Cultural Secretary – MithunVishwanath
PRO – GovindBelchada
Joint PRO – JagadeeshaPoojary
Welfare Officer – Rajesh Poojary
Media Secretary –SushmaBangera
The advisor of the committee is Mr. Manoj Kumar, while Mr. A.K. Ravindra& Mr. Mohandas Poojary are the honorary advisors.
The Main Sponsor of the event was a Well Wisher, while it was co-sponsored by UAE Exchange and Khalil Bahman& Partners. The sound and lighting was arranged by Zain Event Management Company, whilethe photography was ably handled by BipinKirodian.The event was concluded with a speech from the newly elected President,Mr. ChitrekBangera, a vote of thanks by the new General Secretary Mr. Vijay Kavoor, singing of the Indian National Anthem and tasty dinner served by Mingash Restaurant.

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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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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020. 

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize. 

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed. 

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.

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June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. 

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK.  He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing. 

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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