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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
5 Keralites killed in tourist bus accident in Kenya, several injured
Five Keralites are reported to have died in a tragic bus accident in Kenya, though the Indian High Commission in Nairobi has yet to officially confirm the identities of the accident occurred on June 9 at around 7:00 PM IST (4:30 PM local time) near Nyahururu, a town located about 150 km from bus, carrying 28 Indian tourists who had travelled from Qatar, was involved in the mishap during a tour of the region. According to reports, several other passengers sustained Members of the Loka Kerala Sabha, through Norka Roots (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs), have stepped in to coordinate relief efforts. The Sabha has confirmed that the injured, including Keralites currently being treated in Nyahururu, will be transported to hospitals in Nairobi by road or air ambulance by mortal remains of the deceased will also be shifted to the injured will receive medical attention at Nakuru and Aga Khan hospitals in Nairobi, with support from the local Malayali Association and Loka Kerala Sabha World Kerala Sabha members in Kenya, GP Rajmohan and Sajith Shankar, along with members of the Kerala Association of Kenya, promptly reached the accident site to assist the seeking assistance or information related to the incident can contact the Norka Global Contact Center's help desk at 18004253939 (toll-free from India) or give a missed call to +91-8802012345 (from abroad).advertisement
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Student groups in Delhi mobilise support for stranded Malayalis amid Indo-Pak conflict
KOZHIKODE: Student organisations have come together to form evacuation support groups for Malayalee students, tourists, and professionals stranded in northern border states amid the crisis triggered by the Indo-Pak standoff. Organisations such as the SFI and the MSF have begun collecting data on Malayalees currently residing in states like Kashmir, Punjab, Jammu, and Rajasthan to assist with evacuation efforts. The collected information is being shared with the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) department and other state government agencies to coordinate travel and relief measures. MSF has launched a Google form to gather details from Malayalees in the affected regions. So far, around 5,000 people have registered through the form, which collects information on their current location, the number of people in their group, their expected arrival date in Delhi, plans to either stay in the capital or return to Kerala, home districts, and other relevant details. 'Due to safety concerns, people are travelling in groups. Apart from students, there are many tourists and professionals stranded in these states. It's extremely dangerous to travel by road under the present circumstances, and travel options to Kerala are very limited. That's why we need to coordinate efforts to help Malayalees reach safety,' said Muhammed Aslam, a Punjab-based MSF volunteer managing the data collection initiative.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Control rooms opened in Kerala to assist Malayalis living near Pakistan border
In response to the escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, the Kerala government has established control rooms at the Secretariat and the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) department to assist Malayalis and students from the state residing in the border move follows orders from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, issued in the wake of recent cross-border hostilities. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) confirmed the development, while also assuring the public that 'there is no need to be worried' at government urged Malayalis in the affected areas to remain calm, follow official instructions and reach out if assistance is needed. Contact details for Kerala assistance centre:Secretariat control room:Phone: 0471-2517500, 0471-2517600Fax: 0471-2322600Email: cdmdkerala@ global contact centre:Toll-Free: 18004253939Missed Call (from abroad): 00918802012345The establishment of the control rooms comes after Pakistani armed forces launched a series of drone and munition attacks across the western border during the intervening night of May 8–9, which were 'effectively repulsed' by Indian forces, according to the Indian Army. Pakistani troops also reportedly carried out multiple ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and developments follow India's missile strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and across Pakistan in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 IN THIS STORY#Kerala#Jammu and Kashmir
India Gazette
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Kerala CM directs NORKA to assist Malayalis in Kashmir following Pahalgam terror attack
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India, April 23 (ANI): Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the life of a native of Ernakulam, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Roots to set up a dedicated help desk to assist Keralites currently in the region. The Chief Minister said, 'The news of the demise of a person from Ernakulam is extremely painful. His family will be brought home safely, and all necessary arrangements will be made by the government.' CM has also directed Norka Roots to make arrangements to provide necessary assistance to all Malayalis who have come to Jammu and Kashmir for tourism purposes. The help desk, launched by NORKA Roots, aims to provide critical assistance, timely services, and updated information to Keralites currently residing in Kashmir. Additionally, those stranded or concerned about relatives in the area can contact the NORKA Global Contact Centre via the toll-free number 1800 425 3939 or the missed call service at +91 88020 12345. The Chief Minister also directed Kerala House in New Delhi to ensure that necessary arrangements and facilities are in place for those requiring support during transit or evacuation. Judges of the Kerala High Court--Justice Anil K Narendran, Justice P G Ajithkumar, and Justice Girish--who are on a personal visit to Jammu and Kashmir, are confirmed to be safe and staying at a hotel in Srinagar. They are expected to return to Kerala on Thursday. The Chief Minister directed Kerala House to provide necessary facilities and arrangements in Delhi as well. Following Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam that had left Kashmir Valley in deep mourning and the nation in collective grief, on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid his tributes to the victims by laying a wreath at a poignant ceremony outside the Police Control Room in Srinagar. The tragedy that has shaken not just Kashmir but the entire country took place yesterday, where innocent tourists were killed, making it one of the biggest terror attacks after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Following the terror attack, security forces have launched search operations to track down the terrorists responsible. Security has been heightened since the attack, with visuals from the area showing the streets deserted in the usually bustling tourist area. Many organisations have also called for a Jammu bandh following the attack. (ANI)
