Sharjah Karnataka Sangha’s holds 17th anniversary; ‘Mayura’ award conferred on Ramachandra Hegde

Media Release
November 19, 2019

Sharjah: Karnataka Sangha Sharjah celebrated its 17th anniversary along with 64th Karnataka Rajyotsava Day, Children’s Day and ‘Mayura Vishwamanya Kannadiga’ Award presentation on Friday the 15th of November, 2019 from 4 pm at Sharjah Indian Association Auditorium, Sharjah.

The programme opened up with hoisting of Karnataka state flag with all due respects by the Convener Mark Denis and all Executive Committee Members of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah.  Also present were K.B. Ramesh of Al Ain Karnataka Sangha and some of their members.  Mark Denis read out the report on the progress of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah and its activities all these years.

The cultural programme started with the students of Symphony Music Institute who presented the welcome dance which was very well applauded.  Followed were dance presentations from students and members of Radical Dance Studio, Billawas Dubai, VishwakarmaSevaSamithi, Disciples of Mamatha, Sukanya, KannadaPata Shale who all presented Classical, Semi-Classical, Folk and Cinematic dances.

Children’s Day

On the occasion, Children’s Day was celebrated and importance was given to the Children especially dance and singing were highlighted.  Sannidhi V. Shetty, PrapthiPakkala, AmoghaVarsha Bhat, Ninadh Bhat, Aisiri Roshan Shetty, Amisha, Shaun Christen, Annika Siona, Soorya Santosh and Shreyas Krishna gave appreciated performances loudly applauded by the audience.

‘Mayura Vishwamanya Kannadiga’ Award presented to Ramachandra Hegde

The formal stage programme started with lighting the traditional lamp by the main guests of the evening who were all welcomed over to the stage and honoured with flower bouquet and shawl of Karnataka Flag.

President of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha AnandBailoor did the welcome speech and later invited the Awardee for the honours.  The award presentation were done in midst of all the Guests on stage viz., President of UAE Karnataka NRI Forum Praveen Kumar Shetty, Managing Director of Emsquare Engineering Mohammed Mustafa, President of Indian Association Sharjah, I.P. Johnson, Convener of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha Mark Denis, Ex-President of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha Ganesh Rai and General Secretary Noel Almeida.  Later MLA of Karnataka State Umanath Kotian and MD of NammaKudla TV Channel Karkera arrived and were honoured on the stage.  Umanath Kotian spoke well on the occasion and said he prefers to be called as a social worker instead of leader.  He highlighted some of the prevailing issues and promised he will serve his people to the best possible.

This year ‘MayuraVishwamanya Kannadiga’ Award was presented to the identified and chosen simple, and broad hearted Businessman Ramachandra Hegde of AmchigeleSamaj who is also the Managing Director of Spraytek Construction & Coating Company in Dubai.  He along with his wife Kalpana Hegde and daughters Archana &Aishwarya received the Award with flower bouquet, Shawl, Appreciation Letter, Fruit basket & ‘Mayura’ Award in the glittering ceremony.  In return Hegde thanked the organization and appealed to the audience to promote Kannada by teaching our mother tongue to our children and also said thathe is now committed to do more to Kannada and the society at large.

Long serving member of the Sangha, Vishwanath Shetty along with his wife Usha Shetty were felicitated and honoured during the programme.  He was bestowed with Shawl, Appreciation Letter and Memento.

All the Sponsors, Well-wishers, participants, Community Heads of various organization and the Media persons were all honoured with Shawl and Mementos.

Kochikar Devadas Paihonoured with ‘Sangeetha Kala Rathna’ Award

Vidwan Sitar RatnaKochikarDevdasPaiwho was invited exclusively for the programme  performed lively during the Sharjah Karnataka Sangha Anniversary and was accompanied by Manoj Kumar on melodious Tabla.  This was his maiden performance in Dubai and appreciated by all while he played ‘Bhagyada Laxmi Baaramaa’, ‘Shankarabharana’ and few other Kannada Filmy songs in his electrifying Sitar.

Devdas Pai had performed all over the world and has acclaimed appreciations and awards wherever he performed.

Appreciating his contribution to Indian Music, Sharjah Karnataka Sangha President & Members honoured him with ‘Sangeetha Kala Rathna’ Award on the stage during the ceremony.

ArathiAdiga, Vighnesh&Amogha Bhat controlled the whole programme in various intervals smoothly, flawlessly and were highly appreciated by the whole audience.

It was the Members of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha who put their whole effort in presenting such a beautiful programme which got concluded late evening.

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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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