Nizamuddin shaikh re-elected president of JF Dammam

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May 23, 2018

Al-Khobar: On the 30th Glorious year of dedication and commitment, Jam’iyyatul Falah’s Dammam Unit had conducted its 30th Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) on Friday, 11th May 2018 at Marhaba Restaurant in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The master of the ceremony Ahmed Kabeer opened the meeting with Islamic Greeting and invited the distinguished guests & members to the dais.

The meeting started with the recitation of Holy Quran by Mohammad Mubeen and he enlightened the importance of Charity in Islam and emphasized the audience to work as unity to help the needy in the community for its betterment and gain rewards from Allah, the Almighty. Mohammed Azeem welcomed all the members and guests with his welcome speech.

President Nizamuddin Shaikh of Dammam Unit, in his presidential message thanked the committee for giving him the opportunity to lead JF Dammam Unit with successful term. With all the best wishes and support from the Committee, was able to justify the role as President for the term 2017-2018. He expressed his appreciation and thanked the committee for their enormous support which had strengthened Dammam Unit to lead in the direction of prosperity.

The annual report for the term 2017-2018 was read by the General Secretary Ameen Shaikh. First he briefed about Jam’iyyatul Falah to the audience, and explained the different activities of JF which provides support to the less privileged families under different schemes in the Twin-Districts of Coastal Karnataka. Jam’iyyatul Falah’s awareness program in the Twin-Districts was distinguished by the Karnataka government and also awarded with the Karnataka state award winner for Best NGO.

JF Dammam unit had conducted regular monthly meetings to discuss various aspects for the betterment of the community and prepared the road-map for Cricket Tournament, Ramadan Kits and Family-Get-Together. JF Dammam Unit had successfully organized the Cricket Tournament & Family Get-Together.

Treasurer Abdul Rashid Vardara presented the annual financial reports of Dammam Unit for the Term 2017-2018.

The certificate of excellence and trophies were awarded to the members to show the appreciation for their enormous support rendered to JF Dammam Unit. The certificates and trophies were awarded to members in different categories.

1. THE MOST PROMISING MEMBER OF THE YEAR : Mohammed Azeem Aleem

2. A SPECIAL HONOR : Nizamuddin Shaikh

3. COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR : Abdul Rashid Vittal

4. COMMITTED MEMBER OF THE YEAR : Mohammad Sharief Hassan

5. SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO OUR TREASURER : Abdul Rashid Vardara

6. BEST SUPPORT TO OUR UNIT : Mohammad Hussain Araki

7. TOKEN OF APPRECIATION OF OUR OFFICIAL CATERERS FGT : Golden Spoon Restaurant

8. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD : (1) Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh and (2) Ahmed Kabeer

9. EVENT MANAGEMENT OF THE YEAR : Rafiq Nariyar

Very special thanks were given to the members for their support in sponsoring the monthly meetings in Dammam and Khobar area.

Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh dissolved the present committee and the Election Officers Ibrahim Khader Koppa and Salim Shaikh, General Secretary, JF Jubail Unit took the dais to conduct the Election. The New Committee with 45 members was formed for the Term 2018-2019. The Office Bearers were unanimously elected by the managing committee as under.

Br. Sheikh Nizamuddin, President

Br. Abdul Rasheed Vardara, Vice-President

Br. Mohammed Imran, Vice-President

Br. Mohammed Azeem Alam, General Secretary

Br. Ameen Shaikh, Joint Secretary

Br. Sajid Hussain Kasargod, Treasurer

Br. Suneer Ahmed, Joint Treasurer

Br. Imtiaz Ahmed, Auditor

Br. Ahmed Kabeer, Organizing Secretary

Br. Mohammed Ashraf, Event-Cordinator-1

Br. Mohammed Afaq, Event-Cordinator-2

Br. Sheikh Mohammed Iqbal, Sports-Cordinator-1

Br. Mohammed Siraj, Sports-Cordinator-2

Br. Mohammad Hussain Araki, Advisor-1

Br. Mohammad Sharief Sultan, Advisor-2

Br. Abdul Munaf U. S., Advisor-3

Br. Shahul Hameed, NRCC Representative-1

Br. Mohammad Waheed, NRCC Representative-2

Br. Mansour Ali Ahmed, NRCC Representative-3

The re-elected President, Nizamuddin Shaikh had addressed the new committee and once again thanked all the members for showing confidence in him to continue for one more term and considering the support from new committee, he assured to justify his role as President with the wider Vision of Success and Achievement.

All distinguished guests appreciated the activities carried by Jam’iyyatul Falah and assured their support for the Noble cause. The newly elected IISD Managing Committee members Syed Imran Ali and Safdar Sayeed were the Chief Guests and they addressed the audience and pledged they will do all possible needful to ease the difficulties of Indian parents during their tenure by improving the basic requirements of IISD students and development of IISD. The IISD’s Ex-Managing Committee members Abdul Waris and Zaheer Baig had esteemed high-regards to all the events undertaken by JF.

The senior-most member of JF Dammam Unit Sharief Sultan took the opportunity to encourage the New Committee to work with commitment, devotion, hard-work and determination.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Mohamamad Irfan and expressed the gratitude to all the members and guests for their kind presence and wished the New Committee to succeed in accomplishing all the future assignments of Jam’iyyatul Falah.

The Annual General Body Meeting was dispersed with the Dua and the photo session of New Committee Members was conducted

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KSCC thanks Dakshina Kannada district admin

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

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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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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.