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Prithvika Kotian Wins Gold Medal

Mumbai, 16th October, 2025

Prithvika Kotian of Mangalore, won a gold medal in the 69 kg Weight Lifting category (under 17 yr Group) held in Dharwad by the State of Karnataka. She has been selected to represent the Karnataka team to participate in the National School Games competition to be held in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in November. Trained by Eklavya Awardee coach Pushparaj Hegde, she is the daughter of Sushant Kotian and Rekha Kotian of Ashoka Nagar, Mangalore. We wish her all the BEST in her sporting endeavour.

Nidhisha Salian Brings a Proud Moment for Billawas

Mumbai, 14th October, 2025

It is a moment of immense pride for all of us that Nidhisha Salian, daughter of Mr. Mohan Salian, Hon. Chairman of The Billawar Association, Chembur Local Office, had the honour of performing in front of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Keir Starmer, representing the vibrant spirit of Indian culture through her dance. A proud moment for our entire Billawara family!

Thanking the Supporters of the Protest

Mumbai, 12th October, 2025

My sincere thanks to all who have attended today's Candle Light Silent demonstration at Jogeshwari East in support of Justice for Sanskruti movement, initiated by The Billawar Association, Mumbai. Though it was Sunday morning all Local Office Committee members, many of them are from faroff areas, have wholeheartedly extended support for the social cause by attending the demonstration. Local as well as State level Politicians from all parties were present and supported our movement. Leaders from various Tulu-Kannadiga social organizations were present at the demonstration and expressed their support.Moreover, Local members from the Jogeshwari area and Sanksruti's friends were present in large number and expressed their solidarity for our movement.

At last, let me express my sincere gratitude to all media representatives who were present at demonstration and covered the event. By this we are sure that beloved Sanskruti will get justice and hereafter necessary precautionary measures would be taken by all the builders in the upcoming construction jobs in Mumbai and also governing authorities would be vigilant and initiate proper checks to ensure the safety of the public dwelling near the construction area. Let us work unitedly for Social Justice and Social Cause. Sincere thanks to all once again.


HARISH G AMIN

PRESIDENT,

THE BILLAWAR ASSOCIATION, MUMBAI


Justice for Sanskruti

Mumbai, 12th October, 2025

We are well aware about the tragic and sad demise of a young girl Miss Sanskruti Amin at Jogeshwari East due to the negligence of the builder, contractor, and supervisor of an under construction building.

“Justice for Sanskruti”, a movement initiated by The Billawar Association, Mumbai to protest against builders and others for not taking adequate precautions for the safety of people by providing safe and sufficient net cover above the public moving paths and also against BMC officials for not adequately keeping check on the safety measures taken by the builders. In line with this a silent demonstration was organized by the Association on 12/10/2025 at Caves Road, Near Maharaja Bhavan, Majas Wadi, Jogeshwari East.

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Nidhisha Salian Brings a Proud Moment for Billawas

Mumbai, 14th October, 2025

It is a moment of immense pride for all of us that Nidhisha Salian, daughter of Mr. Mohan Salian, Hon. Chairman of The Billawar Association, Chembur Local Office, had the honour of performing in front of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Keir Starmer, representing the vibrant spirit of Indian culture through her dance. A proud moment for our entire Billawara family!

Thanking the Supporters of the Protest

Mumbai, 12th October, 2025

My sincere thanks to all who have attended today's Candle Light Silent demonstration at Jogeshwari East in support of Justice for Sanskruti movement, initiated by The Billawar Association, Mumbai. Though it was Sunday morning all Local Office Committee members, many of them are from faroff areas, have wholeheartedly extended support for the social cause by attending the demonstration. Local as well as State level Politicians from all parties were present and supported our movement. Leaders from various Tulu-Kannadiga social organizations were present at the demonstration and expressed their support.Moreover, Local members from the Jogeshwari area and Sanksruti's friends were present in large number and expressed their solidarity for our movement.

At last, let me express my sincere gratitude to all media representatives who were present at demonstration and covered the event. By this we are sure that beloved Sanskruti will get justice and hereafter necessary precautionary measures would be taken by all the builders in the upcoming construction jobs in Mumbai and also governing authorities would be vigilant and initiate proper checks to ensure the safety of the public dwelling near the construction area. Let us work unitedly for Social Justice and Social Cause. Sincere thanks to all once again.


HARISH G AMIN

PRESIDENT,

THE BILLAWAR ASSOCIATION, MUMBAI


Justice for Sanskruti

Mumbai, 12th October, 2025

We are well aware about the tragic and sad demise of a young girl Miss Sanskruti Amin at Jogeshwari East due to the negligence of the builder, contractor, and supervisor of an under construction building.

“Justice for Sanskruti”, a movement initiated by The Billawar Association, Mumbai to protest against builders and others for not taking adequate precautions for the safety of people by providing safe and sufficient net cover above the public moving paths and also against BMC officials for not adequately keeping check on the safety measures taken by the builders. In line with this a silent demonstration was organized by the Association on 12/10/2025 at Caves Road, Near Maharaja Bhavan, Majas Wadi, Jogeshwari East.