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‘A humanitarian and prominent social worker, who loved everyone without boundaries’ KKMA holds condolence meeting on demise of Sageer Thrikkarippur

KUWAIT CITY, March 18: “He was a (KKMA), Eby Varikkad, Albert, Ra- great philanthropist and reformer who jpal Thyagi (ICSG Kuwait), Ashok saw every human beyond communal, Kalra (Former Chairman ICSK Board], political and linguistic considerations, Kareem Irfan (Fima), R.C.Suresh, and loved and constantly worked for Apsara Mahmood, HamsaPayyanoor, the community” said by His Excellen- Ayub Kachery, T.A. Ramesh, John cy Sibi George, Ambassador of India Thomas, Rajan Daniel, Faisal Manjeri, to the State of Kuwait. He was deliv- S.A.Labba, Sharafudheen Kanneth ering the keynote address on occasion (KMCC), Jyotish Cheriyan (Kala), of condolence meeting organized by Varghese Puthukulangara (OICC), Indian community on the demise of Engineer Aboobacker,. Anwer Sayed late of Sageer Thrikkarippur, who was (Welfare Kerala), S.M.Basheer a prominent Indian community leader (KKMA Karnataka), Binoy (Than- in Kuwait. ima), Hamid Madhur (IMCC), Mo- His excellency recalled that Sageer hammed Rafi (MES), Sajeev Peter, who lived in Indian community for Abdul Hakeem Dharimi (President, the past 40 years and gave so much to- ICF), Divakaran Ammenath (Amma wards community service and was the Kuwait), Binoy Sebastian (BPP), Mrs. embodiment of sincere intentions and Nabeela Nousha (IWA Kuwait), Mrs. hard work which resulted in outcomes Indian Ambassador Siby George addresses the audience. A photo from the event. Rema Ajith (Vanidha Vedhi), Basheer beyond his or anyone’s expectations. Batha, Musthafa Mulayankav (Indian Sageer Thrikkarippur witnessed great Committee and President of the Indian keerkka, who was fondly called. Sathar Kunnil, Habibullah Muttichur rum), Sideeh Valiyakath, Habibulla Social Forum), Usama AbdulRazak affection, respect and influence in Indi- Doctors Forum Kuwait who presided General Secretary of KKMA Abdul and KC Gafoor were present at the re- Mutichoor (Nilavu Kuwait) gave con- (Youth India), Naser Mashoor Than- an society. “His sad demise is a big loss over the function. Ghafoor, presented a resolution of con- lease function. SatharKunnil narrated dolence speeches. Condolence video gal, Muhammed Khaleel Khan (UP for the Indian community”. Tributes to “During his forty years in exile Sa- dolence on the death of the deceased. the documentary and the documentary messages of Hamad Al-Turkait (Chair- NRI Forum), Manoj Udayapuram the late community leader poured from geer sacrificed his entire being for the His Excellency Ambassador of India was screened by Abdul Fattah Thayil, man, PIC and Former CEO EQUATE (Kerala Association), Sharafudheen various leaders and representatives of benefit of the weaker people in the to Kuwait Sibi George handed over BabujiBathery, Habibullah Mutti- Petrochemicals Co), Faisal Malallah (IMA), Chesil Ramapuram (GPCC), Kuwait, all over the GCC and India community. Sageer always observed the program supplement in memory chur, Sathar Kunnil, KC Gafoor and (CEO, AlKout Industrical Projects), Venkitta Krishanan (Urpan Kuwait), through social media. A meeting was and invented means to improve the of late Sageer Thrikkarippur to the Ratheesh CV Ammas. K.T. Jaleel (Minister for Higher Edu- Sunil Rapuzha (SMCA), Jyothi Das held at the Indian embassy auditorium standard of life, improving medical The Convener of the Program Sathar Then various social leaders from cation Kerala State), E.T. Mohammed (Swanthanam), Premraj were deliv- that attracted large number of audi- aid, educating the uneducated of the Kunnil.His Excellencey also released various walks of life given their con- Basheer MP, Rasheedali Shihab Than- ered their condolences over the video ences on Zoom and Facebook. most deserving and needy people in “SnehapoorvamSageerkak (with love dolence messages. A.P. Abdul Salam gal, Sathyan Mokeri (Ex MLA, Kera- message. Babuji Batheri, Nalinakshan “Mr Sageer Thrikkarippur was af- the community. He always touched to brother Sageer)” a video docu- (President KKMA), N. Ajithkumar la), Abdulsageer, Dr Puthoor Rahman were rendered welcome and thanks fectionate and had a touch of love in the hearts of those who were suffering mentary demonstrating the footsteps (Pravasi Welfare Board), K.P. Suresh (KMCC Dubai), K.Sidheek (Chief notes respectively. every action so he lived in every per- from hunger, disease and lack of edu- of Sageers’s life. Dr Ameer, PK Ak- (IBPC), Sam Painamood (Pravasi Patron, KKMA), A.P. Nizamudheen K.C. Abdul Gaffoor, General Secre- son he met.” said Dr Ameer Ahmed, cation”. All participants in the memo- bar Siddique, KP Suresh, AP Abdul Welfare Board), Mathew Varghese, (Gen.Sec. CIGI), N.A. Muneer (Chair- tary, KKMA. Mob: 9725 83245 Email General Convener of the Organizing rial shared their experiences with Sa- Salam, BM Iqbal, BabujiBathery, Munawer Mohammed (Friday Fo- man KKMA), Abdul Fathah Thayyil [email protected].

A photo from the event. Janasena NRI Sevasamithi Kuwait conducts blood donation camp

On March 12, under Janasena NRI Sevasamithi, Ku- programme was supervised by president Rama Chan- The Samithi organizing President Kanchan Sreekanth mittee members Madasu Narasimhulu, Kottaplli Srini- wait a blood donation camp was conducted at Jabriyah. dra Naik. To give more information about the Samithi, and Vice-President Pagadala Anjan Kumar believe that vasulu, Guntur Sankar, Dandu Suresh, Prem, Balaji, In this event around 125 units of blood was donated the General Secretary Dandu Chandra Sekhar, said because of the current situation in Kuwait, it’s neces- Venu Chapala Ramana, Srinu, Kola Murali, has given by Samithi members in the eve of Janasena formation that this Samithi helps the needy people by way of sary to conduct such camp, which will help to save lives their massive support. The hospital committee has ex- day on March 14 in respect of Pawan Kalyanji. This health and finance support in Kuwait as well as in India. of so many people. To make this event a success com- pressed their warm wishes to all donors. ‘Poorna Sankula’ conducted online Kuwait Kannada Koota holds 2020 AGM

KUWAIT CITY, March 18: Ku- wait Kannada Koota (KKK) a socio- cultural association for the people of Karnataka State, conducted its AGM program “Poorna Sankula”, also cel- ebrating Christmas and New Year, on Dec 25, 2020. Due to the current pre- vailing conditions, the whole program was conducted online. The program started with lighting of traditional A poster of the ‘Inspirational Women of Pakistan.’ lamp by the Executive Committee led by President Shri. Rajesh Vittal. Vice President Sandeep Chabbawished PWF marks International Women’s Day with everyone on the occasion of Christ- mas and New Year while welcoming docu on ‘Inspirational Women of Pakistan’ the viewers for the program. A video clip showing Indian Ambassador to By Nighat Tariq dana Ansari (OBE), and Samina A. Kuwait,HE Sibi George’s message Hasan (Bureaucrat). was played out to the audience. A short KUWAIT CITY, March 18: Inter- In their messages, these influential la- presentation was shown to the viewers, national Women’s Day (March 8) is dies expressed and embodied the strength recalling Koota’s last year’s programs a global day for celebrating the so- of women and also showcased the factors and efforts, in spite of huge challenges cial, economic, cultural, and politi- that empower them. They also thanked thrown by pandemic. The presentation cal achievements of women. Pakistan PWF for their contribution in expressing highlighted Koota’s efforts in provid- Women’s Forum, Kuwait (PWF) cel- the need of uplifting and supporting wom- ing much required assistance to expats ebrated International Women’s Day in en through their platform. in distress, by joining hands with In- a unique way by presenting a beauti- The documentary was composed, dian Embassy’s initiative, ICSG and ful documentary on the Inspirational created and designed by Nadiya Mu- contributing to State CM’s relief fund. Women of Pakistan from different hammad, and its screenplay, direction The program continued with the felici- fields of life. and PR coordination were done by tation and honoring of various com- The founder of PWF, Mrs. Yasmeen Romina Sarwar. The commentary was mittee members from cultural commit- Mozaffar, extended her gratitude to all given by both Nadiya Muhammad and tee, PR committee, Sports committee, the women around the world with her Romina Sarwar in an eloquent way. Technical committee, Marala Mallige KKK Executive Committee with family. beautiful message; “Dignity and Ele- Critical analysis was done by Hina Sal- committee, souvenir committee, fi- gance are the other names of women.” eem. Technical support was given by nance committee, Strategic Technical the journey over the last year and also – Sharavathi, Netravati, Kaveri and He- conducted the election of the office Bear- In the documentary, the accomplish- Nighat Tariq and the pre-event posters committee, Strategic Coordination thanked all the committees and members mavathi were announced and winning ers for the year 202i. Members of the ments of five distinguished and inspir- were designed by Rabiah Burney. committee, strategic media commit- for their hard work and commitment for house Hemavathi and runners, Kaveri association unanimously elected pres- ing women were highlighted; Mrs. At the end of the documentary, the tee and House Captains. Winners of conducting various programs. Koota’s were honored. CA Prashantha Shetty ident-elect, Revanasiddappa Hombali, Ambreen Mustafa (Patron-in-chief Executive Board of PWF thanked Rajyotsava e-Sanchike competition secretary, Praveen Kumar Shetty & presented the annual report of Koota as President, Shri VikramKunjibettu as PWF), Masarrat Misbah (Cosmetolo- these dynamic women for contribut- under different age categories of were treasurer Pradeep Rao presented finan- Welfare Association, which is focused Vice-President, Shri YogeeshaJayaramu gist and Philanthropist), Neelum A. ing to the celebration of International announced and honored. cial report for the year 2020. The scores on past and present members of Koota. as General Secretary and Shreenivas Basheer (Critic and Novelist), Dur- Women’s Day. President, during his address, recalled achieved by the four houses of Koota Returning officer, Dr ShashikiranPrabhu Kshatriya as Treasurer. Elected presi- dent addressed the gathering and assured the members that his committee would do everything possible to run the Koota ONCP Kwt elects new office bearers affairs in a smooth possible manner. In addition, Koota elected Chinmaya K. as KUWAIT CITY, March 18: ONCP Treasurer Sreebin Sreenivasan and President-elect for 2021. Kuwait appointed new offi ce bearers executive committee members No- The audience was treated to an en- recently. As per the COVID proto- ble Jose, Suraj Ponath, Joffy Mut- tertaining standup comedy program cols, meeting was held online and tath, Mathew V John, Biju Man- conducted by renowned Kannada art- new committee was formed with nayath, Biju Stephen and Shadab ist, GangavathiPranesh along with his approval from ONCP national com- Anjum, Mohammad Sajid, Aftab team members, Basvaraj Mahamani, mittee. Kuwait Chapter President Jafar Ali, Manjeet Singh, Ganesh and Narshimha Joshi. Members thor- oughly enjoyed the program and ap- Jeeves Erinjeri, General Secretary Lalji Patel,Om Prakash, Ramesh preciated the efforts by the artists from Arulraj KV, Treasurer Raveendran Mughala,Odichinna and Smt.Susan Karnataka. T.V, Patron Babu Francis, Vice Jose were also elected. Jeeves Erin- Program ended with a vote of thanks President Sunny Miranda, Joint jeri presided over the meeting which presented by the outgoing secretary, Raveendran T.V. Babu Francis Jeeves Erinjeri Arulraj K.V. Secretary Maxwell Dcruz, Joint was inaugurated by Babu Francis. Praveen Kumar Shetty.