Kokan Welfare Society – Kuwait

The Executive Committee of Kokan Welfare Society, is pleased to announce the formation of Kokan Welfare Society in Kuwait. The main objective of the society is welfare of the Kokani community working in Kuwait (i.e. welfare of people from Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhdurg, and Thane districts of Maharashtra).

The membership is open for all Kokanis residing in Kuwait. The Executive Committee would like to register the society with Embassy of India, Kuwait. Those willing to join the society may please contact :

·         Yacoub Solkar: 60048102

·         Taj Ahmed Khan: 97213915.

·         Ibrahim Bhaldar: 55453928.

We seek help and support from all quarters of our community to establish the KWS and achieve its objectives. Main activities of KWS will be:

1)    Helping the needy Kokani community.

2)    Creating education awareness among Kokani community.

3)    Guiding and helping the people about various educational facilities available and admission procedures.

4)    Helping economically weaker students to complete their basic education.

5)    Helping the needy and enthusiastic students for higher education.

6)    Guiding and helping people by showing about various employment opportunities available to them.

7)    Helping to build schools, colleges, professional institutes, vocational guidance centers, Islamic education centres.

8)    Helping the people affected by calamites and disastrous conditions.

9)    To organize social get-together, artistic and literary activities, competitive and recreational sports.

10) To promote teaching of Islam in order to create an ideal community to foster brotherhood among human beings.

11) To act as a coordinating body for societies, associations from kokan area operating in Kuwait.

The Executive Committee was elected during a meeting of large number of like minded people held recently. Following members were elected as Office bearers :

1)    Mohd Saleh Burud- Advisor

2)    Dr. AbdulRazzaq Rumane- President

3)    Maulan Nisar Daroge -Vice President

4)    Ibrahim Bhaldar- Gen Secretary

5)    Dr. Rahmattullah Galsulkar -Joint Secretary

6)    Faisal Kazi- Treasurer,

7)    Mohd Shafi Alware as Joint Treasurer

8)    Yacoub Solkar ,Taj Ahmed Khan, Ibrahim Haswarey,Shaukat Firfiray, Ashfaque Solkar, Khaleel Kapdi,Zahid Rawoot, Mufti Hamza Falahi, Hafiz Abdul Salam Rawoot were elected as Executive Committee members.

Reference Node : Indian in Kuwait website, http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=18245&SECTION=1#ixzz1yyioCNx9

20 Day Summer Camp arranged by Anjuman Dardmandan, Mahad

“Among other basic necessities for the kid’s growth, it is the prime responsibility of parents to provide them with a proper contemporary and religious (deeni–wa-dunyawi) education. It helps them in achieving a great success in all aspect of their life”.

These are the thoughts expressed by Janab Sajid Sayyed, member of Al-Jubail Kokan Committee, Saudi Arabia. He was addressing the summer camp participants during a closing ceremony arranged by Anjuman Dardmandan Talim-o-Taraqqi, Mahad. He expressed a great pleasure and satisfaction on the training provided during this camp. He thanked Anjuman for the noble work and advised the participants to carry and convey the teachings and skill they have learned to their friends and relatives. He also requested for the support of parents on this cause.

The 20 day vacation camp, from 21^st April to 12^th May, was arranged by Anjuman at Dardmand Complex, Mahad. It was sponsored by Kokan Committees of Al-Jubail, Al-Dammam and Al-Khobar and Rabigh. The overall guidance was provided by Mufti Rafiq Purkar Madani, Maulana Dawood Murudkar and Qari Usman Karbari. Maulana Ishaq Ghare did an excellent job of invigilator.

The closing ceremony started with Quran recitation by a camp student, Osama Tajir. It was followed by “Hamd” and “Naat” presented by master Kamran and master Yunus Thokan respectively. Among others Mufti Rafiq Purkar, Qari Usman Karbari, Hafiz Sher Ali khan Pathan, Maulana Irfan Golandaz and Hafiz Tabish shared the stage. Various students demonstrated few of the skills they learned during the camp. It was well appreciated by everyone.

During his presidential address, Mufti Rafiq thanked Allah for His blessings and then advised students to practice what they have learned, in short time, during this camp. He asked the participants to manage and utilize their time properly and to make a habit offering prayers (Salats) in a timely manner and to do Quran recitation regularly. He informed about the ongoing girls camp in Jamia Shahida Lilbanat, Rajewadi. In this camp 85 girls student are undergoing 40 day course for Deeni education. This is one of the necessities of current time.

This concluding camp witnessed 38 participants from various parts of Kokan including Mumbai, New Mmbai, Thane, raigade and Ratnagiri. The daily classes and guidance was provided by Maulana Irfan Golandaz, Hafiz Sher Ali khan Pathan, Maulana Musaddiq Gantare and Janab Altaf Natuskar. During the camp, among other things, the participants were taught about performing Salat, Zikr, Quran recitation, handwriting, career guidance, correct way of solving exam papers, physical training andmartial arts.

The students expressed their satisfaction about the guidance they received and the excellent arrangement of lodging and boarding provided by Anjuman. They thanked Anjuman’s management for taking a lead to arrange the camp. Program was anchored by Maulana Ishaq Ghare. Prizes and certificates were distributed to outperformers and participants of camp. The program was concluded by invocation (Duwa) offered by Qari Usman Karbari.

Free Cancer and Eyes Consultation Camp – Mahasla, Raigad

Kokan Unique Foundation (KUF) has arranged a well organized and successful Medical Camp in Mhasla, Raigad. The free Cancer Consultation/detection, free Eye Check-up and Free Eye glasses distribution was made in this camp on 20th May 2012 at Mhasla - Raigad.

Dr. Wasim Phopulunkar (Oncologist - Cancer Specialist) and several Eye Specialist and Eye Surgeons have provided their free services to this camp. By this way, hundreds of eye patients and around 23 Cancer patients were attended by these Doctors.

Some photos of this Successful Camp are attached.

Similarly, free Cancer Consultation/Detection Camp is plan to be organised in Mahad – Raigad, tentatively on 3rd week of June 2012. Hopefully, Anjuman Dardmandan will organize this free camp, and Dr. Wasim Phoplunkar (Oncologist) will provide his free services for this camp.

S. M. English School, Khed - Ratnagiri

The first Islamic English School, in Kokan has opened at Khed; similar modules are in plan to be opened in other parts of Kokan.

The similar schools almost 25 in numbers, are already running in India and outside India.

The School syllabus is based on CBSE; the Arabic language syllabus has been adopted from Umm Al Qura Makkah University. In this school the English alphabet will be taught in Islamic perspective. All Islamic guidance has been given by renowned Kokani Islamic Scholar Sufyan Qazi who is doing his higher Islamic education at Islamic University of Al Madinah Al Munawarrah.

The Local teachers are well trained by Umm Al Qura trainers for Arabic, similarly for English from certified Oxford trainers.

This year play room, nursery and junior KG class will be starting.

Currently, the School has opened in rented nice and beautiful building in Khed and in future will be moved on a large land where three Taluka Khed, Dapoli and Mandangadh meets at Dasturi.

For admission and queries you may call : 9823048416 or 9923037565

SSC Results 2012

Maharashtra SSC 2012 Results were declared on 13 June 25 2012. Once again fairer sex outclassed boys in the SSC examination 2012

Candidates can check their results through the website : http://mahresult.nic.in/ssc2012/ssc12.htm

The passing percentage of girls are :

·         Konkan 93.94 %.

·         Mumbai are 88.94 %,

·         Pune 90.71 %,

·         Latur: 69.01 %,

·         Amaravati: 70.07 %,

The overall pass percentage for Maharashtra is 81.32 percent with the Konkan region leading the results with an overall pass percentage of 93.94 per cent.

Anti Mosquito Measure

Shared by : Dr.Nafees Tol - Singapore

To reduce the possibility of being bitten by insects or arthropods that can transmit diseases (vector-borne), such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunia, the following precautions are recommended :

Inside the house :

1)    Windows and doors should be kept closed, especially in the evening at the time of sunset.

2)    Use of window screens and checking these screens at regular intervals for any holes.

3)    Use air-conditioning mosquitoes do not like cold.

4)    Use of electric diffuser or mosquito killer. These devises diffuse a harmless insecticide (Allethrin or Pyrethroids) in room.

5)    Mosquito coils that smoulder also provide good protection.

6)    Mosquito nets are the easiest, least expensive and most effective single method of preventing mosquito bites.

Outside the house :

1)    Wear protective clothing. Use of light colored long sleeve shirts and long trousers.

2)    Wear boots, not sandals, and tuck pants into socks.

3)    Application of mosquito repellents. They are available as roll-ons, sprays, creams, and liquids. These repellents should not be applied on the irritated skin or open wounds. One must always remove the repellents by washing, before going to bed.

4)    For adults the concentration of DEET repellent is around 30-35% but for children it should not be more than 10%. Protect infants less than 2 months of age by using a carrier draped with mosquito netting with an elastic edge for a tight fit.

5)    When using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and then repellent. Repellent should be washed off at the end of the day before going to bed.

6)    Be aware that mosquitoes that transmit malaria are most active during twilight periods (dawn and dusk or in the evening). Stay in air-conditioned or well-screened housing, and/ or sleep under an insecticide treated bed net. Bed nets should be tucked under mattresses and can be sprayed with a repellent if not already treated with an insecticide.

7)    Daytime biters include mosquitoes that transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses and sand flies that transmit leishmaniasis.

8)    Reduce mosquito breeding. Change the water in all flower pots every 24 hrs. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Other measures :

1)    Ultrasound buzzers, they have no proven benefit.

2)    Insecticide sprays, these are effective for a short time.

3)    Ultraviolet lamps, they kill lot of insects, but are not very effective for mosquitoes. 

What Summer means for Kokani

Article by : Mr. Munaf Y. Wadkar

Summer in Kokan is called as ‘AAGOT’ or ‘AAGOTI’.

The period of 15 - 20 days before onset of Monsoon in Konkan is called as “AAGOT” or AAGOTI, it indicates the rain is nearing, it’s usually cloudy. During these days one may feel doussy, sleepiness, mild headache, breathlessness … etc.

This season Kokani people spend a lot of time in visiting relatives, friends, they go to Mumbai, Pune, and the city people come to villages, and families, native villages, they also visit rivers, beaches and hill stations. The children spend lot of time playing cricket, cycling, kabaddi, karrom, swimming … etc as they are in middle of May vacations. The ST reservations are not available. This season is also famous for marriages; it suits the need of Kokani people... If marriages comes then I must mention the DEG Salan, DEG Chawal, Pickles made with fresh mangos, and locally made papad.

The Kokani Woman starts preparations of Aagot, i.e. collection of groceries, making of Lal Masala, Garam masala … etc. collect dry fishes like Kolim, Sukat, Bombil, Ambar etc. this is to avoid any scarcity during heavy rains and storms. Woman always complain of wasting water in this season.

Parents starts arranging of school materials for children, their fees, and of course an umbrella. The Kokani Villagers repair the roofs of their houses, patching of plastic sheets, … etc. The young boys with Bicycle and MotorCycle puton greesing, and antirust applications. The fisherman usually takes their boats out of the sea. No Fishing in Storms... they repair and warnish their vessels. Some of them go for DAWA... Tablieegue or Umrah. The foreigner also think of visiting Konkan at this time only.

The climate becomes more and more humid, everyone need cold water to drink. One best thing in all above hassles is Mango. This is the season you find lot of mangos in market... special mangos, Hapus, Neelam, Badami, Ratna, Sindhu, Raiwal, Khobri, Bitki, Kesri, and Totapari at the end. If it is a plenty or in scarcity the mangos are available everywhere at the time of AAGOT

Other than mangos, you can have, Phanas (Jackfruit), Karonda (Caronda Berry), Kaju (Cashewnut), Torna, Hawla, Chikoo, Peru, Angur, Papaya, Alu, Zambhul, Safed Jam, and offcourse Coconut.

The days are long the nights are short, it is dusty everywhere, most of the villages strive for water. The Humidity is high, the electricity goes now and then, the sun is scorchy, water becomes heavy.... but then all We Alway Wait for this AAGOT in Kokan, because it brings lot of happiness. We wait for the Rains and we sing

Yere Yere Pawsa, Tula Deto Paisa, Paisa Zhala Khota, Paoos Ala Motha

Yego Yego Zari, Majhe Matke Bhari, Zar Aali Dhawoon, Matke Gele Wahoon