Oman: ‘Bandhavya – 2017’ held | coastaldigest.com

February 18, 2017

Muscat: The Karnataka chapter of Social Forum Oman organised ‘Bandhavya – 2017” an annual family get-together on February 10, 2017 at Halban Farm House, Barka in a festive environment.

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The people living in Oman with memories of their village struck with wonder by the spending arrangement of village market, which flashed them their childhood days. Hut shops, fair price ration store, road side stalls having all village food like hot and spicy snacks, and drinks like gas-soda etc attracted visitors as well as guests and refreshed their minds. For a moment, they felt like they were in their childhood once again. The audience gathered there were very happy and they felt proud that they could see their native place coastal village in Muscat.

It all started with games for children and other type of all rural sports for all age groups. Everyone present in the program participated in the competition without any hesitation. For ladies, ladies volunteer conducted all sports and games separately. This made them remind the days spent with their friends with sweet and sour memories of their childhood days. All men and women participated enthusiastically and their expression and appreciation made the organizer worth for 3 months hard working for this event.

The chief guest of program, Mr. Shafi Bellare, State Council Member of Popular Front of India praised all people who worked hard in making this program successful one. He also praised the relationship in the community of Karnataka. According to the current situation, due to lack of understanding and unity delayed Indian Muslims to get their rights, hence he urged these type of gathering should become an environment for unity and platform to solve all existing problems and which is the need of hour. He further said, if we keep continuing this type of attachment, it is imminent the tranquillity we are looking for.

On the stage, the President of Social Forum- Central, Abdul Hameed Panemangalore, Karnataka Chapter Vice President, Syed Moidin Saheb sastan, the President of Pravasi Forum, Karnataka Chapter, Anwar Moodabidre were present. They appreciated all the performers, and winners were given prizes.

Abbas Kaikamba welcomed the guests. Noor Mohammed Padubidre anchored the program and Riyaz Gangolli proposed the vote of thanks. The program was managed by Salam Bailoor and Asif Bailoor.

The program was sponsored by Cochin Jewellery and Al Nahdah Construction, where by free medical camp also arranged for public. At the end of program dinner served for everyone which is prepared by members of Social Forum at the venue, reminding the environment of wedding ceremony which was one more attraction of this program.

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Masha Allah very good program, well organised social forum,remained childhood memories , goodangadi, charmuri shop etc also good , time management also good. Guest Shafi Bellare given very good message community , Thanks for Social Forum teams....

Masha Allha very good Progm Bandhavya which reminded old Childhood memories. Chief Gust Mr Shafi Bellare has geven good message to our community. Thanks for All Social Forum Oman Team.. you have done a God Job & congrats to all who won the events in program. Thanks CD for publishing this News

Masha Allah very good prgm full of fun and joy

Very good program organized by social forum oman

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AIE plane crash: Two NRIs in UAE thank God for missing flight at last moment

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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week.

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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 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.