India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Chapter Riyadh Organizes SnehaKoota- 2019
Riyadh: As a part of ongoing Fraternity Fest 2019 being organized all over Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India Fraternity Forum Karnataka chapter Riyadh, organized a family get-together under the theme ‘Sneha Koota-2019’ at Al Taqat Vue resort, As-sulay Riyadh on Thursday March 21.
The event began with the recitation of Qirath by Aadil Hussain.
The event was attended by people of all age groups. The organizers in a press release added that “It was heartening to see families including infants to all age group arriving with great enthusiasm”.
India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Riyadh, General Secretary, Tajuddin Puttur welcomed the guests and spoke about the vision and mission of India Fraternity Forum.
The event was presided over by India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Riyadh, President Ismail Yousuf. In his presidential address he said “This event should strengthen the bond between Indians residing in KSA. We should look beyond our differences and remain united. All organisations should come forward and strive towards empowering the marginalized sections of the society”.
“Haris Mangaluru, who was invited as the keynote speaker for the event spoke about the failure of BJP Government in the last five years and how it has constantly worked towards dividing the nation on communal lines. He also condemned the increasing atrocities in India on minority communities.
He Said “BJP has no developmental agenda going into the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections. So it is playing dirty politics of dividing the country on communal and religious lines. It is on us in this election to vote secular parties and ensure there no division of votes”.
Haneef Basrur, Ex. Chairman Khidmah Foundation, Azeez Bankal President DKMO, and Dr. Kaiser also spoke on this occasion.
Ilyas, President Hidaya Foundation, Ashfaq Koteshwar, President Murudeshwar Jamath, Abdul Salam, President Adoor Riyadh committee, Abdulaziz Katipalla, President KMYA were also present as Guests on the Dias.
Winners of IFF Young artists competition were also announced during the event. In Junior category Rumas bagged the first place while Luha Fathima stod runner up in the category. Similarly in senior category of the competition Noah M Khan emerged as the winner.
Various cultural activities including Traditional Duff, Qawaali, poetryi were performed on this occasion, 'PravasiJeevana’ Drama play was the center of attraction of the event which highlighted the situation of Expatriates in foreign countries away from homes.
Exciting and fun filled games were also conducted for both men and women to engage the gathering. The events included Quiz, Tug of War, Race, Cricket, Drawing and others. Winners of all these events were awarded with prizes.
In children’s running Race Rafan Abdullah won the 1st place and Moazam Arafat was runnner-up.
In Tug of war, Bantwal Guys emerged winners while Tippu Nagar secured second place, in cricket Markaz Jamal were the winners and Roses Batha bagged the second place. Ismail Yousuf, Tajuddin, Naveed, Shareef, Sabith, Usman presented the trophies and medals to the winners.
The program was sponsored by STC Pay, Sulthan Builders Mangaluru.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
