Riyadh: Jamiyyatul Falah hosts JF Coastal Festival-2017

Nazeer Ahmed

December 13, 2017

Riyadh: Jam’iyyatul Falah (JF), Riyadh Unit, organized its annual event, “JF Coastal Festival-2017” at Al Roshd Resort, Riyadh on December 7, 2017. The program began with a recitation of verses from holy Quran by Moulavi Mohammed Sadiq.

Soon after the Qirath, Br. Javed (MC) invited Br. Nazeer Ahmed, President of JF Riyadh Unit to the stage along with the Guests Mr. Kundan Lal, Station Manager of Air India, Riyadh, Dr. Haleem Siddiqui, Physician, Al Worood Clinic, Br. Akhtar Shaikh, JF NRCC Ameer and Br. Shaul Hameed, Ex-President of JF Dammam Unit & Ex-Ameer of JF NRCC.

Br. Nazeer Ahmed, President of JF Riyadh gave a warm welcome to all the guests and a brief introduction of Jami’yyatul Falah about the activities back home and Riyadh. JF NRCC Ameer Br. Akhtar Shaikh presented a Documentary of JF activities, achievement and future project to the audience.

Air India Manager Shri Kundan Lal, in his address to the audience promised to speed up Riyadh-Mangalore Direct Flight issue and we hope it will be done soon. Dr. Haleem Siddiqui gave a lecture on common health problem and answered the questions from the guests on various health care issues.

Delicious dinner with Soft Drinks & Juices, sponsored by NCMS / Al Marai and various fruits sponsored by Mazaq Trading Co. was served during the event.

Very exciting part of the event was Islamic and general Knowledge quiz. Several spot games and raffle draw was conducted by Br. Haneef Panambur, Br. Ashfaque & Br. Akhil and JF Team, which kept the crowd active throughout the programme. The audience enjoyed the competition. Attractive prizes like: Air Ticket, Umrah Package and Dinner Coupon were distributed for all the winners.

McDonalds' team entertained the children's with tattoo design.

The outdoor games for children were well organized by Br. Rafiq, Br. Ayaz Ahmed and his team. All Children’s were participated with great enthusiasm & were very delighted.

Free Medical Camp was organised by Al KadesiahMedical Center under the leadership of Mr. Santhosh Shetty and Mrs. Vanishree Shetty. Many of the guests benefitted the service of KMC by checking their Blood Pressure and Sugar.

Display and promotion counters showcased by Al-Kabeer, Indomie Noodles, Friendi Mobile Sim, coffee distributed by the Klassno Coffee Counter. Darussalam & darul Huda displayed and sold various Islamic books at discounted price.

JF Riyadh Unit has a history of organising such events every year since for the last 27 years to support the underprivileged brothers and sisters in Mangalore and Udupi Districts.

For ladies side, women volunteers of JF conducted Islamic Lecture &Quiz Programme, Sports & Games etc…

The main sponsors for this event were: SMSA Express, NCMS KSA, Al Marai KSA, Pepsi co. Saudi Arabia, Universal Spare Parts, Shaya International, Air India, GEEPAS/Royal Ford, Al Muhaidib Foods, Mazaq Group, Gulfwest Company Limited, Friendi Mobile, Darussalam Books, Pinehill Arabia Food Ltd. (Indomie), Al-Kabeer, Centro, Mayar, Asyaaf, Mangalore Group Hajj and Umrah, Mazola, Durbar Restaurants, Country Vacation, Tayyar Cargo, Alba Plastic, McDonalds and Coastaldigest.com. and some philanthropic individuals respectively contributed to make the event a grand success.

Jam’iyyatul Falah (JF), Karnataka is a State Award winning NGO for the upliftment of poor women and children, which has its Head Quarter in Mangalore.

Jam'iyyatul Falah, Riyadh has been actively organizing various activities like Get-Together, Cricket Tournament, Student Awards Distribution, Personality Development Programme, Parenting & Career Guidance Programs through which they are not only trying to educate and entertain the audience but also bringing the people of South Canara and other regions together. The JF Get-Together is one of the favorite events of all, as it relieves the pressures of being away from home. In India JF is involved in programs for uplifting the downtrodden through education.

Finally, Br. Mohammed Farooq thanked all the Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers, Attendees and Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh for extending their support for this noble cause and making this event a grand success.

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Mashah Allah

Great programme.. Wonderfully organised

Alhamdulillah.. All the best

Alhamdulillah

Masha Allah

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Nati koli saaru, fry, idli, vada and pongal on Siddaramaiah’s breakfast menu at DKS’ residence

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December 2,2025

Bengaluru: 'Nati koli saaru' (country chicken curry) considered one of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s favourites along with steaming hot idlis was on the breakfast menu at Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s residence on Tuesday, according to official sources.

The spread also included 'nati koli' fry, vada and pongal, among other items, they said.

In an apparent show of unity, Siddaramaiah visited Shivakumar’s residence for breakfast, just days after the two leaders shared a meal amid a simmering power tussle in the state Congress.

Siddaramaiah drove to the Deputy CM’s residence in Sadashivanagar, where he was received by Shivakumar and his brother D K Suresh, who is a former Congress MP.

Suresh and Kunigal MLA H D Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, joined them for breakfast, which featured a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Speaking to reporters later, Siddaramaiah said Shivakumar had invited him during his visit to the CM’s residence for breakfast on Saturday.

Asked about the difference between the two meals, the chief minister said, "At his (Shivakumar’s) house it was non-veg, while at my house it was veg. He is a vegetarian, I am a non-vegetarian. I had not prepared non-veg. I told DK to get chicken from the village as you won’t get the original in Bengaluru."

Shivakumar said he had initially invited Siddaramaiah to his residence, but the CM had suggested visiting his place first and reciprocating later. "It was a vegetarian breakfast at the CM’s house on Saturday," he noted.

"Today, I invited him (the CM) to my house. He enjoyed the breakfast, which had his Mysuru taste," Shivakumar added. At this point, Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar’s wife is also from Mysuru.

Saturday’s breakfast at Siddaramaiah’s official residence, held as part of efforts by the Congress high command to ease tensions in the leadership dispute between the two, reportedly included idlis and sambar, according to official sources.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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