ISF organises Independence Day across the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

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August 25, 2014

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Dammam, Aug 16: The Karnataka chapter of Indian Social Forum (ISF) organized an ‘INDEPENDENDENCE DAY PROGRAM’across the Eastern Province as part of celebrating 68th Independence Day of India. The program mainly held in Dammam, Khobar and Jubail which was witnessed by large public gathering.

NRIs from different parts of Karnataka took part with great enthusiasm on August 15.

While delivering the message speakers and chief guests reiterated that, while we celebrating 68 years of independence, we need to understand that freedom of the nation lies in the improvement in the living standards of the entire underprivileged and marginalized communities who have been victims of discrimination and in order to make India a great place to live.

In Dammam, Mr. Faruq M Executive member ISF Karnataka, Mangalore Association for Saudi Arabia (MASA) Executive Member Mr. Narendra Shetty, Hidaya Foundation Dammam Unit President Mr. Abbas Uchila&Mr. Anwar Shimoga Vice President ISF ad hoc state Committee were the chief guest of the event and they openionedthat the expatriates should be aware of the situation of our beloved nation and should have their say in the political process as it is very relevant because maintaining apolitical stand is now misunderstood as good quality of a responsible citizen

Mr. Sarfudidn ISF Branch Ad hoc committee presided the program. The event was anchored by Azhar T. Welcomed by AbdurrahmanMoodbidre ISF Ad hoc Branch Committee Secretary and Mr. Sadiq Gulbarga Ad Hoc Branch Committee G. Secretary passed vote of thanks.

In Khobar, the guetsstressed that the need of every Indian to take responsibility towards betterment and uplift of deprived and less fortunate people, and it is the duty of every expatriate to extend our support in all possible ways.

Journalist Mr. Fayaz N. ,Mr.AhmedHussain HIT Panorama, Mr.Johan Alexander Mangalore, Mr.Raghavendra Gulbarga SLFE company , Mr.Abbas Ahmed Saudi Fransi Bank, Mr.Sherief Sultan ISF State Ad Hoc Exec. Member &Mr.M.Shareef ISF Ad hoc

State Committee President were the chief guests of the event. Mr. AteeqMysore , ISF Khobar Branch Ad hoc committee vice president welcomed the gathering, Mr.Nasir Hussain-ISF Ad hoc Branchcommittee Presidentconveryed the vote of Thanks and Abdul Samath K coordinated the program until the end.

In Jubail, Mr.MohammedSherief J., Amateur Poet JaleelMukri, Social Activist MeerajGulbraga, ISF state exec. Member Hakeem Bangalore and ISF ad hoc branch committee President Mr. TajudidnSwere the Chief Guests of the Event. . Saleem GK welcomed the program ,vote thanks was by Hafiz Moolur& Program anchored by Mr. Ashraf Kukkaje.

All where programsbegan with the Unity Song “SaareJahanseAchaa..” and end up with National Anthem. Hundreds of the people participated across the Eastern Province.

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August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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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
July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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