KCF to hold mass marriage and launch Darul Aman Destitute Housing scheme on Dec 3
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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Make polling hours 6am-7pm for May 7 LS polls, Karnataka BJP urges EC citing heatwave
Bengaluru, May 3: Citing the ongoing heatwave in the state, Karnataka BJP on Friday petitioned the Election Commission with a request to modify the polling hours to the 6am-7pm period in the 14 parliamentary constituencies in the state that goes to polls on May 7.
Polling is currently scheduled to be held in the second phase in the state in 14 segments in the northern districts between 7am to 6pm on May 7.
"It has become hard to come out and vote between hours 10.00 to 17.00 due to uncontrollable heat. The average heat in those parts (north Karnataka) covering 14 parliamentary constituencies are between 37 and 42 degree (Celsius). The mercury is rising at an alarming level and it would become hard for the electors to come out and vote," BJP's petition said.
The petition highlighted the alarming rise in temperatures, which are expected to go beyond 40 degree Celsius, and also stated that the number of voters over the age of 40 is high and that they are vulnerable to the heatwave.
"To keep up the good spirit of voting, necessary action should be taken," the BJP petition urged the Election Commission, saying, "In this background, it is requested to modify the time of voting in the 14 parliamentary constituencies from 06.00 to 19.00 hours on May 7".
Polling was held between 7 am and 6 pm during Karnataka's first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 14 constituencies on April 26.
