Direct flight: JF Jeddah hands over feasibility report to CD

March 13, 2013

Jeddah, Mar 13: Jeddah unit of Jamiyyatul Falah, handed over a feasibility study report on direct flight to Riyadh and Jeddah from Mangalore prepared by JF Jeddah Unit to the Chairperson of Coastaldigest.com, Mohammed Asif, who is also chief conveyor on Mangalore – Saudi Arabia Direct Flight Campaign.

Addressing the gathering on this occasion, JF founder member Mohammed Iqbal Yusuf appreciated Mr Asif’s dedication towards the direct flight campaign and assured him to extend all possible support from JF in this regard.

Mr Yusuf highlighted that the requirement of the direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Mangalore is of prime priority. He recalled the attempts of JF in this regard and said that the organization had submitted several memorandum to Government of India through Indian Consulate General in Jeddah.

Mr Asif emphasizes that it was the time to do something better for motherland and the people living there.

“In this scenario, the direct flight campaign from Saudi Arabia to Mangalore has been taken up as the prime task and the campaign will be sustained till it bears results,” Mr Asif said.

He informed that Udupi-Chikmagalur Mp Jayaprakash Hegde will be one among the dignitaries who will be arriving at Dammam in the maiden Air India Express flight , scheduled to fly on April 3, 2013.

“Mr Hedge will be felicitated on April 4 at Jubail for his support in making the Mangalore-Dammam flight connectivity a reality,” he said and thanked Habeeb Rahaman, conveyor of JF Jeddah Unit for his keen support.

Mr Asif also promised to hand over the report submiited by JF to the Union Aviation Ministry and seek approval for the direct flights from Jeddah and Riyadh to Mangalore.

The programme was started by the recitation of Holy Quran verses by JF Jeddah Unit secretary Shaikh Saoud.

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‘Nama Tuluveru’ Purushotham Salian passes away in UAE

Shodhan Prasad

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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Kuwait: India Social Forum holds blood donation camp

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August 9,2020

Kuwait City, Aug 9: Indian social forum organised Blood Donation Camp in association with central blood bank kuwait on Friday, 7th August 2020.

The forum organised camp to support the high demand of blood in the context of COVID-19.

All arrangements to maintain COVID-19 protocol were made in the camp including segregation of donors as branch wise batches along with strict safety measures of participants.

Forum also had donated blood to many patients during the lockdown period.

Hundreds of people donated blood in the camp. The camp organised in Blood Bank, Jabriya was successfully managed by Dr. Asma Rafat and leaders of Indian social forum Vice President Aslam, Secretory Sayyid Bukhari Thangal, Moideen Koya, Khaleel, Aseem, Mohammed Sha, Shihab, Naushad,
Indian Social Forum expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, staff and management of blood bank, forum’s members and donors.

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KSCC holds blood donation drive in Dubai

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.