HIF collects 187 units of blood in its blood donation camp
Mangaluru: The Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) successfully conducted blood donation camp, and collected 187 units of blood during the camp on Monday.
The program was hosted by Ausaf Hussain, Medical Cell Convener of HIF. The event was graced by Adil Parvez, President of HIF, and Dr. Sunidhi, Blood Camp In-charge from KMC Hospital.
Setting a spiritual tone for the event, the event began with the recitation of Qirath by Ahil Farook. Ausaf Hussain welcomed the attendees.
The event witnessed the presence of several volunteers and well-wishers, contributing to the success of the camp.
Additionally, Refreshments and health check-ups were provided for all donors. Safety protocols and hygiene measures were strictly followed to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Subsequently, a lucky draw contest sponsored by a well wisher was also organized, with 15 lucky donors receiving gift hampers and headphones.
The forum in its press statement has extended heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated and contributed to the camp.
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8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa port
Kyiv (AP): Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, late on Friday, Ukraine's Emergency Service said on Saturday morning.
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicentre of the overnight strike, the service said in a Telegram post. Trucks caught fire in the parking lot, and cars were also damaged.
The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region.
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Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian warship and other facilities with drones, Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement on Saturday.
The nighttime attack on Friday hit the Russian warship “Okhotnik,” according to the statement posted to the Telegram messaging app.
The ship was patrolling in the Caspian Sea near an oil and gas production platform. The extent of the damage is still being clarified, the statement added.
A drilling platform at the Filanovsky oil and gas field in the Caspian Sea was also hit. The facility is operated by Russian oil giant Lukoil. Ukrainian drones also struck a radar system in the Krasnosilske area of Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
