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Riyadh: Indian Social Forum hosts ‘Karunada Sambhrama -2019’

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November 18, 2019

Riyadh: The Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Riyadh celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava with a Family get-together event ‘Karunada Sambhrama -2019’ at TaqatVue Resort, As-Sulay Riyadh Saudi Arabia on November 14th 2019.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Riyadh president Mr. Sabith Hasan presided over the event.

The event was inaugurated with EXPO-2019 which reflected the contribution of Intellectuals, Historic Places and Muslim Rulers Who Fought to free Indian and make it an independent Nation, Slides were also shown on how Fascism is growing in India and its solutions.

The stage program was commenced with Beautiful Qirat recitation by Master Hafiz Adil Hussain,

Mohammed Shareef, General Secretary Indian Social Forum, Riyadh Karnataka state welcomed the gathering and the guests.

Basheer Ingapuzha, Zonal President India Fraternity Forum Saudi Arabia inaugurated the stage program and said coming days in India would not be the same how it used to be in Past and Secular forces in India should be ready for the sacrifices and work towards upholding the diversity, he urged people of India to stay united and face the fascism.

Delivering the keynote speech Mr. Riyaz Farangipete, General secretary SDPI explained about the history and culture of Karnataka and told that the Karunada Sambhrama is a meaningful event.

He said that the essence of co-existence, historical importance, cultural diversity in Karnataka and India has been destroyed by politicians for their political cause which has created an atmosphere of fear and enemity in the society.

The state which has given 8 Jnyanapeeta awards today is being ruled by Anti- Karnataka people who do not endorse the Karnataka flag,he also stressed that the party which could not give a Mayor position of BBMP to a Kannadiga are ruling the state of Karnataka today.

He expressed concern about rising cultural, religious intolerance in India is increasing everyday where fascist forces are destabilizing the core essence of India and its diversity.

GDP level of nation is decreasing, further he said even after 73 years of independence, the common man and marginalized sections of society are still looking for the actual freedom which is freedom from fear, freedom hunger, education, shelter. He condemned revoking of article 370 / 35 (a) in Jammu Kashmir which has destroyed the life of people in J&K.

He explained the conspiracy behind the NRC and told how it is being systematically used to supress the marginalized and minorities of nation, he asked expat Indians to raise their voice against these anti-people policies and act a responsible citizen of India and join hands with Indian Social Form (ISF).

He said Acts Like UAPA, Agencies like NIA, ED are being used to target the people who are speaking against the government and fascist forces which should be opposed and condemned by all Indians.

He explained how the proposed NEP (National education policy), Citizenship amendment bill (CAP) and how it is dangerous for the nations diversity, expressing the concern over recent judgements of Supreme court, he condemned the Babri Masjid judgement and how the Disqualified MLA’s of Karnataka were permitted to contest in elections even after upholding the disqualification.

He also Quoted the statement of Rtd. Judge A.K Ganguly who expressed concerns over recent supreme court judgements and methodology of taking the decision.

He also expressed happiness over the performance of SDPI in recently conducted ULB elections in Karnataka and stressed that SDPI is a real alternative for the better of nation and to uphold the core values of India.

He asked secular ideological people should look forward to join civil services, Judiciary and administration, and contribute the cause of total empowerment and congratulated Indian Social Forum for their efforts in Nation Building and community welfare activities.

Mr. Ismail Yusuf, State President India Fraternity Forum Riyadh applauded Social forum their Social Service and assured that IFF would support all such community welfare activities of Social Forum.

Mr. Yusuf Wallan, President Hidaya Foundation Riyadh urged the expat organization to get united for common cause work with coordination, he also appreciated SDPI for their struggle and congratulated for the performance and said that the fascism will perish very soon.

Basheer Karanthur General Secretary Indian Social Forum Riyadh Central Committee, MohammdIrshad General Secretary Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Eastern Province, HaneefBasrur Social Worker Riyadh also spoke on this occasion.

Junaid President Malnad Gulf Association, SulaimanKatipalla Chairman Katipalla Muslim Youth Association, MustaqKasimi social worker, FazrulrrahmanKolkar Vice- President DKMO Riyadh, Abdul Salam Moulana President Khidma Foundation Riyadh, Shamsuddin President MCA were also present on this occasion.

Siraj Presented the vote of thanks, Thajuddin was Master of ceremony.

Cultural events like, Singing, Traditional Duff, Drama were also the center of attraction which won the hearts of people Gathered.

Various Sports and games like Cricket, Tug of war were conducted for men and children and games were conducted for ladies also.

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July 23,2020

Udupi, July 23: A 70-year-old woman, who had tested positive for coronavirus, passed away last night in Udupi taking the district’s covid-19 death toll to 12.

The deceased was a resident of Chantharu in Brahmavar. She was an asthma patient. For past few days, she was suffering from cold and fever. 

Her throat swabs were sent for testing and the report came positive last evening. She breathed her last at home even before being shifted to hospital. 

The woman has two daughters and both of them are married. Due to the fear of virus, none of her relatives were ready to touch her body.

Meanwhile, Dr Premananda K of district health department reportedly sought help of the activists of Popular Front of India (PFI). 

Under the supervision of PFI’s medical wing in-charge Muneer Kalmadi, the body was shifted to the district hospital with all necessary precautionary measures.

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April 28,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 28: Karnataka has found that the rapid antibody test kits for COVID-19 that the Centre supplied to the state have only 47% sensitivity. The state will be returning the kits to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Karnataka had received 11,400 rapid antibody test kits from the ICMR a few days back, out of which it had sent around 200 of them to NIMHANS for validation.

After the ICMR, on Monday, sent a circular to all states to return the test kits to the suppliers, Dr CN Manjunath, Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, and nodal officer for lab testing in the state's COVID-19 task force, said, "We have cancelled the orders we placed to Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics for one lakh rapid antibody test kits. Since the ICMR supplied us with 11,400 kits out of the 6.5 lakh kits it procured, we will be returning the kits to them."

Manjunath told said that the validation at NIMHANS revealed the kits to have only 47% sensitivity. Sensitivity is the ability of a test to identify the true-positives in a population, i.e., the actual number of people who've been infected with the disease. With the rapid antibody testing kits being shelved, the state's plan to randomly test high risk groups has taken a backseat. 

So far, the state has tested 43,791 samples. 

Karnataka now has 22 testing facilities -- 14 government and seven private labs. Many private labs have not tested any samples so far because of the lack of test kits (the state has made it clear that it will not provide test kits to private labs). So, getting an ICMR approval for testing has become a moot point.p

Agreeing to the setback the state's plans of ramping up testing has taken, Manjunath said, "It is true that RT-PCR test kits are in shortage. Even Pune's Mylabs had a shortage in supplying test kits. But we are relying on institutes like Kidwai, Narayana Health and Biocon's Syngene that have received approval for testing. They're big institutes and we hope that they will test a large number of samples."

On reports that the Centre has RT-PCR test kits that will last for only a week, he said, "We have test kits that will last for eight to 10 days. We have ordered for more. We are hoping to receive them before the current kits run out."

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February 2,2020

Newsroom, Feb 2: American business magnate Bill Gates has congratulated her daughter Jennifer Gates after she announced her engagement to her Muslim boyfriend Nayel Nassar.

“I am completely thrilled! Congratulations, @jenniferkgates and @nayelnassar”, commented the Microsoft boss to her daughter’s surprise Instagram story.

The proposal took place on a ski getaway. "Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind. Absolutely swept me off my feet this past weekend, surprising me in the most meaningful location over one of our many shared passions," she wrote on Instagram. The pair does have one very significant shared passion - horses.

Nassar, 29, is a showjumper. Gates, 23, has famously grown up an equestrian, and has even competed against Steve Jobs' daughter.

In October, Nassar helped Egypt qualify for Tokyo 2020 - Egypt's first Olympic equestrian qualification in 60 years. He has been jumping since he was 10 years old and has the accolades to show for it - he has taken first place in a number of notable competitions, including the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup.

Nassar was born in Chicago to Egyptian parents and spent many of his formative years in Kuwait, where his well-to-do parents run an architecture and design firm, according to People. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.

He moved back to the US in 2009 and graduated from Stanford with an economics degree in 2013 - later, he supported Gates at her own Stanford graduation in 2018.

The couple received well wishes from many notable personalities on each of their Instagram posts, including comments from Bill and Melinda Gates, Georgina Bloomberg, and Eve Jobs.

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