NRI Digest

Dubai, April 23: Ramakshatriya Sangha UAE celebrated Ramanavami with Pooja at Bengre Kamat Restaurant, Bur Dubai on recently. Ramakshatriya Sangha have also planned to have their annual function on May, 25, 2012 at Spicy Land Restaurant, Abu Shagara, Sharjah. The President and organizing committee have requested their members to come in large numbers to make this event a grand success.

Dubai, April 23: Over 1200 people attended the Beary Chammana-2012 organised by Bearys Cultural Forum-Dubai at the Radisson Blue Hotel, here. The function started with Quran recitation followed by the programs by Beary kids, who performed various events which included fashion show, fancy dress competition, group dance, solo dance, kids drama and talent show. Kaup Sizzler’s and Moolur Star’s group

Damman, April 19: Eight teams have been qualified for the quarterfinals of Saleh Ayed Balharith Est- Al Khobar sponsored Dammam Cricket Associaton 15- Over Cricket Tournament, according to a press release issued by the organisers. The teams are KCC Knight - Dammam, Amaco-Jubail, Expertise Jubail, KFC-Al Khobar, Expertise-Jubail, CBC Cricketers- Al Khobar, MDH Al Khobar, Al Anwaar Trading-Al Khobar

Washington, April 17: A young Indian American has created history of sorts after winning the primaries in a school board election in the State of Maryland. Raheela Ahmed, 18, finished first in the Prince George's County (Maryland) Board of Education elections, while the incumbent School Board Chairwoman, Jeana Jacob, received about 1,000 votes less than her. Jacobs has been the School Board Chair

Dubai, April 16: Thousands of nonresident Indians benefited from the three-day Dubai International Peace Convention 2012 that concluded recently. People from different sects and faiths including Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism participated in the programme in large numbers and appreciated the efforts of the organisers in promotion of global peace. Several world renowned Islamic leaders

Kuwait, April 15: The Kuwait India Fraternity Forum, a socio cultural organization of Indians residing in Kuwait, organized a health seminar on the theme ‘Healthy Life, Happy Life’ on Friday at Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Auditorium, Jamiyat Al-Islah Al-Ijtemayi Center, Rawdha. The three-hour long event was inaugurated by Dr. Sulaiman Shathy, Chairman, Social Reforms Society, Kuwait. Dr C L Abdul Rahman

Dubai, April 14: Shri Vishwakarma Seva Samithi, UAE concluded blood donation camp recently at the Latifa Hospital Blood Bank. Large number of people and community leaders donated their blood voluntarily at the camp. Blood samples were collected to verify the groups before extraction. All the donors are expected to receive the donor card. President of organization Rajendra Pejavar thanked all the

Riyadh, April 9: India Fraternity forum (IFF) Riyadh and Buraida chapter lent a helping hand to stranded Joseph D’souza Kundapur to reach his home country. Three years ago, Joseph D’souza arrived in an agreement visa for a company based in Al Qassim City (South Province of Saudi Arabia). Joseph’s Family resided in a small town called Emmady a part of North Karnataka’s province. After completing a

Riyadh April 9: Torpedos SBG Riyadh won SBG cricket tournament by beating R R cricketers in nail biting final here in Princess Noura University camp. The 16 overs MRI ball league tournament was started on March 16, 2012 and the final match was played between Torpedos SBG and R.R Cricketers on April 6. As many as six teams participated in the tournament. Bating first R.R cricketers scored 149 runs

Jubail, April 9: India Fraternity Forum, Dammam Karnataka Chapter organized ‘Sammilana - Cultural Fest – 2012’, a programme exclusively for its members on recently at Marafiq beach camp, Jubail. The cultural fest was aimed at giving a break to the continuous stress and mechanical living style of people in this part of the country and striving to improve the moral values of Islam. The fest was