Dubai, Nov 27: The Karnataka Cultural Forum, a socio-cultural organization of expatriates from Karnataka, is all set to organize a mass marriage back home in their neighbourhoods and launch Darul Aman Destitute Housing scheme on December 3.
The event is organized to mark the 5th anniversary of the foundation and 11 couple will get married at the event to be held in Mangaluru.
Sensing the agony and to wipe out the tears of poor families which are unable to find a match for their daughters due to their financial conditions, the foundation has organized the event.
Karnataka Cultural foundation, NRI-based Kannadigas organization has spread across all over GCC countries, Malaysia as well as UK, with more than twelve thousand members. It aims mainly to gather NRI Kannadigas and thereby, support the downtrodden and work for the community development.
As part of making expatriate community health conscious, KCF organizes regular health checkup camps, health awareness seminars and blood donation camps. It also organizes annual talent hunt programmes like “Prathibotsava” to recognize the talents of children and adults. With a view to boost patriotism, KCF has been organizing Independence Day, Republic Day and other national festivals. Moreover, large amount of expatriates gather for its Family Meet & get-together programmes.
It strives hard to make difference in the lives of the people in Karnataka through various humanitarian projects and relief services. It also helps in repatriation of deceased expat body to the home country by clearing documentation procedures, as well as providing Legal Support for needy who are facing sponsor problem, financial or business related issues. KCF Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront to serve the Guest of Allah through KCF Haj volunteer service, known as HVC. Volunteers work round the clock and available for all possible assistance of pilgrims.
KCF will present 40 gram of gold for brides and financial support for all couples at the event. All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama Secretary Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed will lead the function and notable religious and political personalities of state as well as other prominent people from all walks of life will take part in the event. Launching event of KCF Darul Aman Housing scheme for destitute and needy people will be held on the same day evening at SYS Hubburasool Public Conference at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru.



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Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
