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Kuwait Times
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- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait KMCC holds leadership workshop
The history of the Muslim League is of democratic struggles that have transcended time, and the League's politics should not be reduced to a feast served on the leaves of mercy, said renowned orator Jamsheerali Hudawi. He was speaking at the 'Nahda', a one-day leadership workshop organized by the Kuwait KMCC state committee at the Sulaibia Resort. Hudawi reminded KMCC workers to be guardians of truth and to recognize the pulse of time. He added that history should be subjected to a profound reading and the generation should be prepared to loudly proclaim the glorious tradition with enthusiasm. KMCC State President Syed Nasser Al-Mashhoor Thangal presided over the event. Advisory Committee Chairman TT Saleem inaugurated the event. Camp Director Harris Vallioth gave instructions to the members. State Vice President Farooq Hamadani delivered the Independence Day speech. The leadership camp was organized at the Kuwait KMCC Sulaibia Resort after the two-month-long district conferences. Mandal-district office bearers, wing conveners, women wing office-bearers and senior members participated in the leadership workshop. The camp, which was held from 8 am to 11 pm, ended with an art festival by the arts wing. The workshop was held in various sessions including presentation of the activity report, classes, group discussions and planning of action plans. 240 members leading at various levels of the organization participated in the camp. Iqbal Maviladam (religious affairs), Gafoor Atholi (security scheme), Rasheed Peruvanna (help desk), Dr Muhammadali (Shihab Thangal Relief Cell, medical wing), Raoof Mashhoor Thangal (CH Center), Harris Vallioth (education wing), Abdullah Kadawath (arts wing), Salam Pattambi (sports wing), Farooq Hamadani (media), Shahul Beypour (IT, White Guard)), Abdurahiman Vailathur (political affairs), Salam Chettipadi (job cell), and Dr Shamima Mohammed (women's wing) presented the reports of the wings. Mishab Madambillath (Kasargod), Nawaz Kunnumkai (Kannur), Bava Gudallur (Wayanad), Aziz Thikkodi (Kozhikode), Ajmal Vengara, Hamsahaji Karingappara (Malappuram), Basheer Thenkara (Palakkad), Habib Muttichur (Thrissur), Habiburahman (Southern region), Shahjahan (Thiruvananthapuram) presented district reporting. In the session on financial regulations, Rajish and Sreejith took classes. Acting General Secretary Shahul Beypur welcomed the gathering and Treasurer Harris Vallioth proposed the vote of thanks.
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- The Hindu
July 30: a cup of memories, a dash of hope
The name 'July 30' on Noufal Kalathingal's cafe signboard at Mepadi town is more than just a date. It echoes both pain and purpose for him. It is a symbol of his resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. It is a tribute to the loved ones he lost in the Wayanad landslide disaster. When nature ravaged Mundakkai and Chooralmala on the night of July 30, 2024, Mr. Noufal was thousands of miles away, working as a chef in Oman. Just minutes before the disaster, he had shared a tender WhatsApp video call with his wife Sajna and their three children. He never heard from them since. Mr. Noufal lost 11 members of his family: wife and three children, his parents, his brother, sister-in-law and their three children. The scene that awaited him in Wayanad on July 31 was one of unrecognizable devastation. 'I had some hope until I reached Wayanad. My parents' bodies were recovered and buried the day before. It was the familiar sparkle of an earring that confirmed the unbearable truth: my daughter,' Mr. Noufal's words broke. It took Mr. Noufal nearly three months to confirm the identities of his other family members, including his wife Sajna, through DNA testing. With a heavy heart, he revealed the grim reality: 'My wife's remains are scattered in two graves. The same fate befell my children and brother.' The devastating landslide had dismembered bodies beyond recognition, leading to piecemeal burials before DNA results later revealed the true identities. His wife's dream was for Mr. Noufal to return home and start a cafe, a plan he was actively working on. 'I was saving up to make her dream a reality,' he said. Though Sajna is not there to witness it, her presence lives on in every cup of coffee he serves. 'I named my cafe 'July 30' to ensure that the Mundakkai-Chooralmala tragedy is not forgotten, unlike the 2019 Puthumala disaster that is already slipping from memory,' he said. Shared sorrow The Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen (KNM) helped him set up the cafe in a rented building. He employs six workers who lost their livelihoods in the tragedy. More than coffee and snacks, the menu reflects the region's flavours: biryani, mandi, porotta and beef fry. 'This cafe is not about profits, it is about preserving memories and supporting those who lost their livelihood,' he said. Mr. Noufal's resilience is an inspiration to many survivors. Last month, he married Safna, 37. They are now preparing to move into a house donated by KMCC Muscat wing. Mr. Noufal's journey of healing and rebuilding enters a new chapter.
Kuwait Times
28-07-2025
- General
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait KMCC Kasaragod holds computer class entrance ceremony
Kuwait Kerala Muslim Cultural Center (KMCC) Kasaragod District Committee organized an entrance ceremony for the monthly computer course starting under the auspices of the month-long computer course. Kuwait KMCC is a non-profit socio-cultural organization comprised of many Kerala Muslims in Kuwait. Kuwait KMCC was established in 1976., The entrance ceremony held at the Farwaniya KMCC auditorium was inaugurated by Kuwait KMCC State President Syed Nasser Al Mashhoor Thangal. District President Razak Ayyur presided over the ceremony. Course teacher and IT expert Mujeeb Moodaal delivered the entrance ceremony message. District Secretary Rafeeq Olavara presented a paper on the topic 'Relevance of Computer Science in the Modern Era'. Kuwait KMCC State Vice Presidents Rauf Mashhoor Thangal, Iqbal Maviladam, Advisory Committee Member Ismail Bevincha, District General Secretary Mishab Madambillath, Vice Presidents Suhail Balla, Abdullah Kadawath, Kabir Talankara Constituency Office Bearers Harris Muttunthala, Aziz Talankara, Firoz Thrikaripur, Hassan Taqwa spoke and extended their greetings. Various District Constituency Office Bearers Ummer Uppala, Muhammadali Badaria, Razak Chemmanad, Ashraf Koliyadukkam, Abdullah Bathery, Aslam Parappa, Niyaz Talankara, Muzammil Atinjal, CP Ashraf, Salam Kaithakkad, Shajahan Thiruvananthapuram, Fiyas KT, Rasheed Peruvana were present. Kuwait KMCC Kasaragod District Secretary Muthalib Thekkekkad welcomed the gathering and Treasurer Kuthubuddin Belakkad expressed the vote of thanks.
Indian Express
25-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Restaurant named July 30, new house: Wayanad man who lost 11 of family in landslide rebuilds life
On July 30 last year, the catastrophic Wayanad landslides wiped out 11 members of his family, including his wife and three children. But Kalathingal Noufal decided to rebuild his life, brick by brick. A year later, Noufal's story is one of grit, determination and massive community support. The 43-year-old has found a new partner in life, started a restaurant — named 'July 30' — and got a new house. Noufal lived at Mundakkai, the village in Kerala's Wayanad district that was totally wiped out in the landslides that claimed 298 lives, washed away houses and buildings, and buried whole families. On the day of the tragedy, Noufal was in Oman, where he worked as a chef. The next day, he flew back home, only to find just rubble where his house once stood. He soon learnt that his wife, parents and other close relatives were among 11 of his family to have died in the landslides. 'I had to go through the trauma of seeing their bodies. Of the 11, I could only identify five. The rest were identified through DNA tests,' he said. A few days after the tragedy, he said, 'I made the decision that I should look forward. I realised that my lost life, my family and belongings will never come back. While lodged in a temporary building, I decided not to dwell on the tragedy and the loss.' While counsellors had been deputed to help survivors deal with the trauma, Noufal said he told them not to visit him. 'Because every such session will only bring back those haunting memories. I tried to heal myself.' Not just his family, a large number of residents of his village died in the landslides. He said all this made him feel like going back to Oman, but he decided to stay back until the results of all the DNA tests were released. Then, the Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen — a Muslim socio-religious organisation — came forward with help. 'The KNM offered me Rs 7 lakh to find a livelihood. It was my wife Sajna's dream that I should come back to Kerala and settle here by starting a restaurant,' he said. Deciding to carry forward the wife's dream, he started a restaurant-cum-bakery, which he named 'July 30' in memory of the day that upended his life, in Wayanad's Meppadi town on the road leading to the tragedy-hit villages. 'When I named the restaurant 'July 30', many people criticised me. But everyone who goes to the affected areas should recall that day, the tragedy and the loss. That will make people humble and bring them closer to God,' he said. Months after the tragedy, the Oman chapter of the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), an expatriate charity organisation founded by the Indian Union Muslim League, bought land and started constructing a new house for Noufal at Moopainadu village in Wayanad. Last month, the KMCC handed over the key of the new house to Noufal. Last month, Noufal ushered in another new beginning by getting married to Safna. He said, 'A lot of people I did not know have helped me get my life back on track. I have never seen most of those benefactors. This happens only in Kerala. Now, people say that my life, the way I put behind those traumatic days, is a lesson for those who lost everything in the tragedy.'
Qatar Tribune
13-07-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
‘Pratibha Sangam' celebrates student achievements in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha In a remarkable tribute to educational achievement, the Qatar KMCC Mogral Puthur Panchayat Committee, in association with the MSF Committee, successfully organised 'Merit Evening – Pratibha Sangam' – a celebratory event recognising the academic brilliance of students from the community. The prestigious programme was held to honour those who have excelled in SSLC, Plus Two, and various higher education examinations. The event was formally inaugurated by NA Nellikunnu, honourable MLA of Kasaragod, whose presence underscored the importance of community-driven academic encouragement. In his keynote address, Nellikunnu lauded the efforts of KMCC and MSF in promoting educational values among expatriate families and emphasised the role of education in shaping a progressive society. Presided over by MSF leader Shadeed Ballur, the event brought together students, parents, and prominent community leaders in a warm and inspiring atmosphere. Arfat Kambar extended a heartfelt welcome to all attendees, setting the tone for an evening filled with pride and motivation. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Pratibha Awards to meritorious students. These awards symbolised not only personal success but also the collective pride of the Mogral Puthur diaspora in Qatar. By recognising academic excellence, the event aimed to uplift and motivate the younger generation to pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to society. The event was attended by several community leaders and dignitaries including Muneer Haji, AA Jaleel, MP Shafi Haji, Siddique Bekal, Kabir PM, Muhammad Kunnil, AK Shafi, Nuruddin Kottakkunnu, KB Ashraf, MA Najeeb, Harris Kambar, Nawaz Ariel, Mussa Basit, Abbas Mogar, Irfan Kunnil, Ansaf Kunnil, Naimu Majal, Mussamil, Tahir, Shahil, Afzal Aiman, Bushair Afham, and Hayan. Leaders and representatives from the Muslim League, Youth League, MSF, and KMCC played active roles in making the event a grand success, demonstrating strong organizational unity and dedication to community upliftment. The programme witnessed overwhelming participation from the expatriate community, with proud parents and enthusiastic students filling the venue. The well-organised event served not only as a celebration of achievement but also as a platform to encourage continued academic pursuit and excellence among youth. The 'Merit Evening – Pratibha Sangam' stood as a testament to KMCC and MSF's sustained commitment to nurturing talent and empowering the next generation through education. It highlighted how community-driven initiatives can leave a lasting impact on individuals and society at large.
