KaDaM celerbats 8th anniversary in Ajman

Shodhan Prasad

November 1, 2017

Ajman: Kundapura Devadiga Mitra, popularly known as KaDaM celebrated their 8th anniversary in a grand manner on October 27th 2017, at Ajman Beach Hotel, Ajman, UAE with a whole day cultural event witnessed by packed Devadiga families, guests from India and friends. With the able leadership of dynamic businessman Dinesh Devadiga Chitradi Nagoor, KaDaM are not only conducting anniversary but also serving the needy community brethren’s with contribution towards education, medical and also arranging blood donation drive in the UAE.

A meaningful ceremony that was organized began at 11am by lighting of the lamp by KaDaM Ladies, Gowri Devadiga, Sharada Devadiga, Leelavathi Devadiga, Ambika Devadiga, H Mohan Das, Ravi Devadiga, Raju Devadiga, Dinesh Devadiga, Ravi Devadiga Tallur and Sheena Devadiga. Ramachandra Devadiga Kasaragod recited the prayer.

NithyanandaBeskoor welcomed the audience, sponsors and media representatives and gave a gist of an exciting day ahead. Followed was welcome dance by Shashirekha and Kumari Shreya.

Asha Devadiga, Sridhar Bramavar and Santhosh Sherigar jointly hosted the programme throughout in their own style.

A variety of cultural programs were presented beautifully which included variety of dances. Audience enjoyed some beautiful soulful melodies sung by Pramod Kumar, SaiMallika, Dinesh DoddanaGudde, UdayaNanjappa, Shiva Kumar, KumariAdhira, Kumari Ishwarya, Master Manish, Suresh Devadiga, Shodan Prasad, Gayathri, Master YashSujith Shetty & Ramachandra Devadiga. Dancing numbers by Neha, Shreesha, Dhanya Dinesh Devadiga, Asha Devadiga Navya Devadiga Konchady, Shruthi Devadiga, Priya Devadiga, Vishalakshi Devadiga, Kiran Beskoor, Smitha Devadiga, Harinakshi Sherigar, Shashirekha Devadiga, Reshma Devadiga, Kumari Shreya, Niveditha, Niranjana, Kumari Elsa, Nandana, Master Yash, Vasu Devadiga, Santhosh Sherigar, Ravi Devadiga, Jagadish Devadiga, Manohar Devadiga, Manjunath Devadiga and Kids from symphony dancing institution. Audience applauded witnessing sporting Ladies Group Dance a catchy number and which was the highlight of the day.

Vasu Devadigabriefed on KaDaM’spast years successful events from the time of inception viz., year 2010 till the current anniversary. He also briefed on the mission-vision and main objectives of KaDaM.

Ravi Devadiga read out greeting messages received from well-wishers around the world.

KaDaM’s service to the community

As of date KaDaM collected a whopping amount of rupees around Rs 25 lakh as KaDaM Education Fund. Rs 3 lakh is being distributed as scholarship every year and another Rs 5.35 lakh was given as medical aid to hospitalized patients. The contribution given by each member every month is being accumulated to meet any emergency unexpected medical expenses of needy community families.Whenever there is an urgent need for aid, members voluntarily take up initiativesand contribute fund for the needy.

Devadiga Sadaka Prashasti - 2017 conferred on Gowri Devadiga

Like every year this year too KaDaM organized to identify exceptional Community Member who contributed to the society. This year the Award 'Devadiga Sadaka Prashasti' was conferred on Smt. Gowri Devadiga as a recognition to her contributions in the field of Social work.

Devadiga Sadaka Prashasti Award is specially conferred to individuals as a token of appreciation for their contribution towards the society and community affairs. Awardee Smt. Gowri Devadiga is a woman who created an identification for herself in society with a belief and objective in social service. An initiative to honour such woman achievers of the community is a proud feeling for KaDaM. Guest Ravi Devadiga President of Devadiga Sangha Mumbai honoured her with Shawl, Vishalakshi Dinesh Devadiga presented her garland, KiranBeskoor handed over flower bouquet while Sudhakar Devadiga handed over the fruit basket all in a traditional way. Simultaneously a Video presentation was shown to highlight the achievements and awards received by Gowri. Prashasti Patra was presented by Dinesh Devadiga. Sheena Devadiga presented a memento. In return to the Sadaka Prasasti, the overwhelmed recipient Gowri Devadiga thanked the organizers of the event and dignitaries on the dais.

KaDaM also felicitated Community Leaders H Mohan Das, Ravi Devadiga President of Devadiga Sangha Mumbai andSmt. Ambika Raju Devadiga. All the recipients thanked KaDaM for honoring them and wished KaDaM all the success.

Politician Raju Devadiga, Entrepreneur Praveen Kumar Shetty of Fortune Group, Ravi Tallur, Dinesh Kumar Devadiga, President of Devadiga Sangha Dubai, Guest UmanathKotian of Tulu Sahitya Academy, Guest RajshekarKotiyanActor/Producer of Shree Narayana Guru Tulu Movie and Guest N.TPoojary of BillawaJagratiBalaga, Mumbai spoke on this occasion and remembered KaDaM’s social work in and around Kundapura.

Naveen Suvarna, Shodhan Prasad, Ganesh Rai, Suresh Devadiga (NMS), Arvind Sanil, Murthy Bhat, Sadan Das, Devesh Alva, Nithiraj Shetty, Vasu Shetty, Karunakar Shetty, DayaKirodian, Das Kudla, Ravi Devadiga Abu Dhabi, Suresh Devadiga DHL, Sujith Shetty were present during the program as guests.

Ganesh Rai applauded KaDaM for its self-less service to the society and their dedication towards mankind. He mentioned on KaDam’s various social responsibility initiatives such as Blood donation camp, scholarship in back home, picnic, and Indian traditional festival celebration which are commendable.

KaDaM conducted drawing competition for children which was ably judged by Mr. Ravi Tallur, Suresh Devadiga DHL and Sai Mallika.

Cultural and Stage program were coordinated and ably conducted by Yuvaraj Devadiga, Manoj Devadiga, Ravi Nagoor, Santhosh Kolnad and Elegant Team.

All the Sponsors, Media Representatives & Participants were honoured and presented with mementos by Dinesh Devadiga and KaDaM Members.

Throughout the programme there were many spot games conducted and audience actively participated and received prizes. Towards the end Grand Raffle draw was conducted and prizes handed over to the winners.

The event got concluded with vote of thanks rendered by Sheena Devadiga who thanked all the Sponsors, Participants, Media, Guest of various organizations, well-wishers and members for the wholehearted support and who made the event a grand success. He also thanked Special Guests from India who flew to just to attend the event who were Smt. Sharada Devadiga Nagoor, Smt. Leelavathi Devadiga Nagoor, Revathi Sherigar Mala, Shri Ravi Tallur & Mr Sheena Devadiga.

He particularly thanked Mr. & Mrs Dinesh Devadiga for their continuous whole hearted support extended to KaDaM and its members in planning and executing this event in an organized manner. Like every year Elegant Group of Companies were the proud Main Sponsor of the event. KaDaM organized ‘Sumptuous Buffet’ ;unch for all including Mangalorean Special ‘Holige’.

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Al Khobar: Indian Social Forum distributes food kits for expat labors

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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Kuwait Kannada Koota organizes Daasotsava

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March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state.

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible.

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond.

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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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.