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IFF’s Sanchalana brings NRI families together at Marafiq Beach Camp

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May 28, 2014

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Jubail, May 28: India Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province, organized ‘sanchalana’, a family gathering at Marafiq Beach Camp, Jubail in a unique style. This event was mainly organized for raising funds for socio-economic and educational development of the deprived in India.

Sayed Haamid, Principal, Indian International School, Jubail, Abdul Wahid, Executive Committee Member, Rehab India Foundation, Waseem, Central Committee President - Indian Social Forum, Sharief, Karnataka State Committee President - Indian Social Forum, Salam Master, IFF Regional Coordinator, Mohammad Ashraf, President, IFF Karnataka Chapter, Mohammed Iqbal Secretary, IFF Karnataka Chapter were present on the dais. Mohammed Ashraf briefed the objectives of the IFF and welcomed the gathering and guests on the dais.

Marafiq Beach Camp was jam packed in the evening on May 22 and thousands of people including ladies participated and enjoyed the event. In fact delegates and well wishers opined that history created in Marafiq Beach Camp with such a huge crowd which was never seen earlier.

The event inauguration was held at 7: 30 pm followed by IFF Gallery inauguration at 7.45pm. After Isha prayer the games for gents and kids started which lasted at 10:30 pm. Games for gents included volley ball, tug of war and blind walk. Games for kids included lemon spoon, biscuit game, frog race, tunnel game and ball in the basket.

Ladies had indoor activities like games, quiz and a class in a separate enclosure. Games for ladies section included idli sambar, dog and the bone, city name, banana game, balloon blasting. There was quiz for ladies and also a class by Miss Afnan at the end of the event.

Cultural programmes were held in which there were songs and skits by IFF members with some meaningful message for the audience. After cultural programme, Abdul Wahid gave presentation about Indian Muslims and works done by Rehab India Foundation.

There was tremendous financial support from our sponsors for this event which was also one of the major reasons for the success of the event. Sponsors for this event were Fateh Al Jubail Trading Est., Zakariya Al-Muzain Co., Expertise Industrial Solutions, IGC International Hands Tours & Travels, Noora Al Daem Contracting, IMS International Metal Sources Est., Clikon World Electronics, Mirza Tech Industrial Services, Indomie Noodles, Juffaila Al-Kabeer, Sanford, NGC Jubail, City Flower Jubail, SAAT Est. For Trading, Shifa Polyclinic Al-Khobar, Manco Est. Jubail, Sanford, HIT Pest Control Co. Al-Khobar, Raqwani Company Al-Khobar, Realtech Industrial Services, Globetech Jubail, Focus International, Ahmad J Al-Ghamdi, Zayan Restaurant Al-Khobar, Al-Mokahal Contracting Est., AGC Dammam, IK Holding Company, Fuchsia Sarfraz, Ashraf Ullal, Joy Alukkas Khobar, Durrat Al Ayn Optics, Golden Spoon, ST Cargo, United Technology, MMK Jubail, Saad Al Ghanam, Al-Alwan Est., Pigeon Cargo, Geepas Dammam.

There were raffle draws for lucky winners in which audience won amazing gifts like Clikon Washing Machine, Clikon Oven, Clikon Grinder and many other gifts and gift vouchers.

IFF volunteers facilitated the smooth conducting of the programs with their impressive assistance. Mohammed Iqbal, Secretary, IFF Eastern Province, proposed the vote of thanks. Fayaz and Salim anchored the event. Abu Salih coordinated the entire event.

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Agencies
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 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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Sushma Bangera
June 4,2020

Kuwait: The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the whole world into a difficult situation and the situation of Indians in Kuwait is not any different. Many people have lost their jobs, have no salary, are deprived of food and are not able to pay rent. The appalling conditions of labourers, domestic workers, taxi drivers and low waged earners don’t seem to end in Kuwait. 

At this trying situation when many people were even afraid of leaving their houses because of coronavirus, Suresh S. Rao Neramballi, volunteer of the Food Kit Distribution at the ICSG (Indian Community Support Group) has helped many tremendously. He was ready to go around delivering food kits at any time possible by his car. However, after Kuwait imposed a full curfew from 11th May 2020, no one could take out their vehicles unless they had a curfew pass. 

This did not stop Mr. Suresh Neramballi, who then borrowed a bicycle from a friend and ended up going around in the cycle delivering the food kits in curfew break time (4:30pm to 6:30pm) to all those who registered in the ICSG website. This selfless service surely commands appreciation and applause. Mr. Suresh Neramballi has been a light for many families and bachelors in Kuwait and will surely garner the blessings of them who have been able to eat at this time.

He was also the one who could deliver the food kits to many Indian Muslim maids, bachelors, laborers and families previous day and right on the day of EID, as they were not able to go shopping for their groceries for EID, due to the curfew. They blessed him in EID dua. 

Mr. Suresh Neramballi hails from Mangaluru, India and is an Engineer in the Oil sector company in Kuwait. He has been dedicated to social service, achieved 'Aryabhata International Award' for his Kannada Service and Social service, served in many Associations and Distributor of Kannada and Tulu Movies in Kuwait. He wholeheartedly thanks the people and government of Kuwait for his bread and butter.

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Tanveer
 - 
Friday, 5 Jun 2020

May Almighty Allah shower His mescifull blessing on you and your family... Your selfless service will always be remembered,,,

M SHARIEF SULTAN
 - 
Thursday, 4 Jun 2020

God bless you and your family

abdullah
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Thursday, 4 Jun 2020

God bless you brother and keep you healthy plus happy always.   You will be in the prayers of those who receivec your timely regardles they are hindu or muslim or christian.   This is a slap on the face of hate mongers who are always trying to divide the socieity in the name of religion.    Such people are burden to this world and society.   We should clean our society from such dirt and bad people.   Well done brother.  May God bless you.

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