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KNRI Forum Jeddah seeks Siddaramaiah’s intervention in solving woes of Saudi Kannadigas

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August 5, 2018

Bengaluru, Aug 5: A delegation representing the Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, led by its president Mohammed Saifuddin Sami recently met Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and the incumbent chairman of the coordination committee of government of Karnataka, and discussed burning issues of expats from the south Indian state in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The delegation also comprised of Peter Ronald Mascarenhas, General Secretary, Jalal Baig, Joint Secretary, Faizee Razak Shaikh, Executive Committee Member, Shakeel Ahmed, former cultural secretary.

Handing over a memorandum to the former CM, the delegation requested him to use his good offices in reinstating Arathi Krishna as the Deputy Chairperson of the Karnataka NRI Forum of the government of Karnataka as she had taken many initiatives for the betterment of NRIs of Karnataka origin. Siddaramaiah, not only gave a patient hearing, but also promised to take up these issues with the Chief Minister Kumaraswamy.

Subsequently the delegation met Tanveer Ahmed, Spokesperson of Janata Dal (Secular) seeking his intervention and support in arranging a meeting with the Chief Minister which he agreed. The delegation likely to meet the CM within a week.

The memorandum includes following demands:

1. Even though Kannadiga student study in CBSE affiliated schools, when they pass out grade 12 examination and come back to India, they are not allowed to appear CET examination in Karnataka. They are not treated on par with other residents of Karnataka. As a result, they are forced to pay huge capitation fee, even though most of these people are semiskilled and unskilled and belong to low and medium income group.

2. Due to the new tax policy and Saudization in Saudi Arabia, thousands of Kannadigas have returned and are returning from Saudi Arabia. However, when they come back, they face problems of jobs, health care, housing and education.  They need to be provided with facilities such as, special insurance, loan facilities, housing facilities and educational scholarships.

3. There is a large number expatriate population from Karnataka in the Western and Central Region of Saudi Arabia. Even though there is a direct flight service from other Middle East countries to Mangalore, there is no direct flight service from Riyadh and Jeddah to Mangalore. This is long pending demand and needs to be addressed at the earliest.

4. Continue the process of creation of a Database bank of “Non-Resident Indians of Karnataka origin” and innovative "KARNATAKA NRK CARD".

5. Create a mobile App for easier access.

6. Support KNRI Forum – Saudi Arabia in organizing various cultural, literary and promotional events in Saudi Arabia and charity events back in Karnataka.

7. Assist Non-Resident Indians in Saudi Arabia in their investment initiatives in Karnataka.

8. Karnataka has great potential in the areas of exciting tourism, quality healthcare services and professional educational opportunities for other nationals. For the state cooperation with the Gulf, there are opportunities in infrastructure development, IT and BT sector, scientific research, besides pursuits in various other sectors.  KNRI Forum SAUDI Arabia would like to promote these opportunities in Saudi Arabia and take this to the next level.

9. Currently we are facing lot of problems in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranging from labor issues to social issues, we require an efficient leadership to tackle them.

10. To take care of the NRI issues of Kannadigas, we need a nodal officer in the capacity of Deputy Chairman of Karnataka NRI Forum at Bengaluru. We request your good self to kindly look into the matter and re-appoint Dr. Arathi Krishna as the Deputy Chairperson of "KARNATAKA NRI Forum" in order to achieve its goals and implement the initiatives taken by her in the best interest of overseas Kannadigas and Karnataka.

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June 29,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 29: A 99-year-old woman has successfully recovered from coronavirus in Bengaluru, leaving the medical fraternity and her family elated.

The woman had contracted the pathogen after coming in contact with her grandson and was hospitalised on her 99th birthday on June 18.

The woman was taken to the government Victoria Hospital along with her 70-year-old son, daughter-in-law and grandson.

"While we three developed symptoms like cold, cough and fever, my mother remained asymptomatic," the woman's son said.

The family members are still wondering how they got infected by the virus as all except the woman's grandson, were confined to their home most of the time.

Her 29-year-old grandson was the only one who went out to buy groceries.

Initially, the family approached a private hospital nearby for treatment, but they refused to accept COVID-19 patients.

Left with no option, the family got admitted to the Victoria hospital.

"We had reservations about Victoria hospital, but it turned out be a good one.

We did not spend a penny since the day we were admitted and my mother and son fully recovered," the woman's son said.

According to Dr Asima Banu, nodal officer of the Trauma Care Centre at the Victoria hospital, the woman was reluctant to get treatment at the hospital.

"With moral support from doctors and nurses at the Trauma Care Centre, she recovered very fast. She is always positive in life," the doctor said.

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February 11,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 11: Onion price dropped to Rs 25-30 per kg on Monday, down from the dizzying Rs 200/kg in December and January. The price had spiked because of excess rain, which ruined the crop in several parts of the country.

With supply stabilising, especially from Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, and exports banned, the rate is now easing, officials said.

Consumers may be smiling but farmers are worried as they are not able to make more than Rs 17/kg as against the expected Rs 40.

"We get onions from Nasik and Sholapur in Maharashtra. Nasik onions used to be exported but since that is currently banned, they are landing in Bengaluru, leaving the market here with a surplus," said K Lokesh, president, Karnataka State Onion Merchants Association.

A farmer from Sholapur wh o was part of a onion growers' delegation which met traders in Bengaluru, said, "The cost of everything has gone up. Labour charges and fuel prices are draining us. How can we survive? How can I pay for my children's education?"

Another Sholapur farmer rued: "My daughter's wedding is in March. How am I going to meet all the expenses? I have to pay for labour, transportation, gunny bags and when everything adds up, I don't get to save more than Rs 30,000 in a month."

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March 15,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 15: Karnataka government has said that as of now six cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the state, including one person who died.

"Till date six COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state including one death. The 5 Coronavirus positive cases are in isolation at the designated hospital in Bengaluru," the Karnataka government said on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Health Department of Karnataka on Sunday said that all the family members and other contacts of the 76-year-old man who died of coronavirus in Kalaburagi are being monitored closely.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that India's tally in the number of positive cases for coronavirus has reached 107 on Sunday.

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