Doha: The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) in Qatar has honoured Subramanya Hebbagilu, president of Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the Indian community in the country.
The honour was conferred during the 101st edition of the ‘Wednesday Fiesta – Silver Rays’ cultural programme held at Ashoka Hall of the ICC, which functions under the aegis of the Embassy of India. KSQ is a prominent Indian community organisation recognised by the embassy.
Dr Vaibhav A. Tandale, Counsellor and Head of Chancery and Consular Affairs at the Embassy of India in Qatar, attended the event as the chief guest.
Presiding over the programme, ICC president A.P. Manikantan praised the contributions of community leaders towards the welfare and development of Indians in Qatar. He specifically acknowledged Hebbagilu’s social service and organisational initiatives.
Accepting the honour, Hebbagilu expressed gratitude to the Embassy of India, the ICC Managing Committee and the KSQ Executive Committee for their support and recognition.
The programme began with a welcome address by ICC Head of Finance Biswajit Banerjee and concluded with a vote of thanks by Santosh Kulkarni.
ICC Advisory Board chairman P.N. Babu Rajan, vice-chairman Shantanu Deshpande, general secretary Abraham K. Joseph, presidents of various community organisations and prominent members of the Indian community attended the event.
