Muscat: Hundreds of NRIs take part in 'Baandhavya 2018’

Abdul Mubarak Karaje
April 1, 2018

Muscat: Team Baandhavya, Muscat organized “Baandhavya” cultural program on March 16, 2018 at Barka farm house here. Nearly 1000 non-resident Indians participated in this program.

Team Baandhavya has been organizing a public program under the name 'Baandhavya' for non-resident Kannadigas for four consecutive years with different concepts.

This is a program combining of many non-resident families, including children, women, young people and seniors arranged with main attraction of rural style shops, food dishes, and childhood play.

Village Fair

Village fair was the main attraction of this event.  All non-resident Indians engaged in daily employment at the gulf state surprised by the sight of village fair atmosphere. Special glimpse of the family fusion program was petty shops, memorable materials of early childhood life, village dishes, omelets, tapioca, ice candies, gas soda drinks and vegetables were also available. All age groups were enjoyed by hot spicy snacks, native hotel dishes and chocolates as well as ice-cream.

The crowds gathered at specially arranged photo gallery; also were amazed for a moment at the specially prepared village post box for this event and stood beside it taking away the selfie.

Children’s curiosity

The event started with the children's games, whereby parents enthusiastically engaged with their kids as rarely arranged special rural sport competition in the backyard. They recalled childhood period playing with their friends during school days.  Similarly, women's games competition also organized by women's separately.  For ladies a flower stall with village flowers like jasmine, rose etc. arranged.

Honoring noted personalities

On this occasion, few noted personalities were honored for their service rendered to the society in different fields. They were, Yusuf Moodbidri, who trained her daughter for IAS exam, a rising poet and lyricist Ansar Katipalla, social activists Hafeez Panemangalore, Mohideen Padubidre and Jaffar Kalladka.

Cultural program

Crowds witnessed classical “Duff” and hilarious skit performed by the artists of team-baandhaya.

Stage program

On this occasion, the chief guest journalist Fayaz N addressed the gathering and appreciated the program as it has been successful in strengthening the relationship between nonresident Indians, such effort is required to extend beyond the ocean.  Further he said, back at home country, the secular nature remains unique, when relations between the all Indians become firm and solid. We are all responsible for saving the nation's secular legacy and defeating fascism he said.

Abdul Salam Thumbe, the director of Team-Baandhavya presided over the function. Indian Pravasi Forum, Karnataka Chapter in Oman’s President Mohammed Anwar, Vice President of Indian Social Forum, Karnatak Chapter Syed Mohdin Saheb Sastan were present on the occasion.  Team-Baandhavya adviser Riyaz Gangolli gave the welcome speech and Faizal Kalladka gave the thanksgiving speech. Program was compered by Zakariya Bappalige. The Pran Lichi Company and the Barik Group sponsored this program.

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Sunday, 1 Apr 2018

Looking for  gathering karanataka or indian family gathering in Oman 

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Media Release
November 14,2024

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Riyadh: The Jam'iyyatul Falah (JF) Riyadh Unit held its Annual General Body Meeting at Loaloah Istirah in Riyadh on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The gathering commenced with Master Ayman reciting verses from the Holy Quran, setting a solemn tone for the event. Br. Haneef Bardila warmly welcomed attendees, including JF Life Members, Office Bearers from various organizations, and guests, and extended his congratulations to all present.

During the meeting, Br. Muhammad Ashfaq, President, delivered the Annual Report, highlighting the unit's achievements, while Treasurer Br. Nazeer Ahmed presented the Annual Financial Report.

Br. Ashfaq updated members on the ongoing efforts of Jam'iyyatul Falah in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts for the year 2023-2024. Expressing gratitude for the support of the members and the committee, he encouraged the youth to join JF, emphasizing the importance of continuing the mission initiated by their elders 36 years ago.

The primary guest, Br. Yasin Baig, inspired the audience with a message underscoring the significance of service. He encouraged everyone to heed the Prophet's (pbuh) words: “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you become busy, and your life before your death.” He also spoke about the responsibility and blessing of serving the community through Jam'iyyatul Falah, stressing the promise of rewards in both this life and the hereafter.

Following his address, Br. Ashfaq Ahmed (President) formally dissolved the current committee and entrusted Br. Abdul Hameed and Br. Fazlur Rehman with the election process. A new Executive Committee was then formed for the 2024-2025 term, with Br. Salman Noor elected as the President, Br. Abubaker Irfan as General Secretary, and Br. Nazeer Ahmed continuing as Treasurer. Additionally, 26 other members were appointed to the Executive Committee.

The evening concluded with a dinner for all participants, and Br. Haneef congratulated the newly formed JF Riyadh Executive Committee and all attendees for their contribution to the event's success.

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Office Bearers Elected for the 2024-2025 Term

President: Salman Noor

Vice President: Fazlur Rehman

General Secretary: Abubaker Irfan Sheikh

Joint Secretary: Irshad Moideen

Treasurer: Nazeer Ahmed

Joint Treasurer: Akhil Ganjimutt

Auditor: Haneef Bardila

Advisors: Sheikh GK, Abdul Hameed Wenz, Abdul Basheer Beary

NRCC Representatives: Mohammed Ashfaq, Akthar Shaikh

NRCC Rep. at JFCC: Parvez Ali

Sports Coordinators: Shareef Ahmed, Ayaz Ahmed, Mohammed Mahir, Sameen Gurukambla, Mohammed Gazali, Javed Khan

Event Coordinators: Abdul Hameed Nazeer, Sharief Thokur, Sadhik Mohammed

Media Coordinator: Parveez Ahmed

Committee Members: Sadique Moideen, Sayed Sameer, Mohammed Khizer, Mohammed Sarfaraz, Fareed Mohammed, Suhail Ahmed

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November 18,2024

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Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai. 

Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.

The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.

Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”

He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.

“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”

Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.

However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.

“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said. 

However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.

The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.

He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.

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