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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Mortal remains of Keralites who died in Kenya bus accident brought home
KOCHI: The Mortal remains of the five Keralites who were killed after their bus plunged into a gorge in central Kenya, was brought to the Kochi airport on Sunday morning. Accompanied by relatives, the mortal remains were transferred to ambulances stationed at the international terminal arrivals gate, without stopping for public viewing, and taken to their respective home towns in Muvattupuzha, Tiruvalla and Palakkad. Industries Minister P Rajeeve, Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) GM Rashmi T and several other officials and dignitaries, who were at the airport, paid last respects to the deceased inside the ambulances. The mortal remains of Jasna Makkar, 29, and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Roohi Mehrin from Muvattupuzha, Riya Ann, 41, and her daughter Tyra Rodrigues, 7, from Mannur in Palakkad, and Geetha Shoji Isaac, 58, from Tiruvalla, were brought on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha around 9.15 am. The bodies were handed to the authorities concerned and the ambulances carrying them left the airport by 10.30 am, said a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
70 Keralite students in border States reach New Delhi: CMO
As many as 70 Malayalee students enrolled in central and State universities in regions bordering Pakistan arrived at the Kerala House in New Delhi on Saturday (May 10, 2025) morning en route to Kerala, according to a press release issued by the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (CMO). According to the CMO, the government will ensure their timely travel to Kerala via air and rail. The Kerala government has set up control rooms with 24/7 helplines to provide assistance and support to Keralites in States bordering Pakistan, amidst the India-Pakistan conflict situation. (The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and email:cdmdkerala@ The NORKA Global Contact Centre would offer real-time help (18004253939—toll-free) and a missed call number (009118802012345). The government also established a helpline (01123747079) for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala. The CMO said the students sought government assistance by ringing or emailing the control rooms at the Kerala House in New Delhi, the Government Secretariat, and the NORKA State headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Additional Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, Chethan Kumar Meena, is coordinating the operation. Expedite process: Satheesan In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition said he had sought Mr Vijayan's help to expedite the return of Keralites, including students, 'stranded' in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mr. Satheesan said at least 240 students from Kerala who signed up for studies in educational institutions in States bordering Pakistan had sought help to return home, given the conflict between the two neighbouring countries. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) informed that All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal was in touch with the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, to ensure the safety of Keralites. The KPCC said Mr. Venugopal sought Mr Abdullah's help to arrange safe transport for Malayalees. He also wrote a letter to the Railway Board Chairperson to arrange special coaches for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala from North India, especially in the Mangala Express.
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
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala government sets up control rooms to support malayalees amid Indo-Pak tensions
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Government has opened control rooms in the State Secretariat and Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA) Department in the wake of the Indo-Pak conflict. The facility is to help its people in border states, especially students, who are in border states. A statement from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's Office said the present situation does not warrant concerns. People should obey the instructions from authorities and remain safe. "If you need assistance, you can contact the control room number." it added. The government asked the Keralites in the state bordering Pakistan to follow the instructions given by the authorities and stay safe. The developments followed the precise missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Secretariat control room can be contacted over: 0471 - 2517500, 2517600. Fax: 0471 - 2322600. email: cdmdkerala@ NORKA global contact centre: 18004253939 (toll-free) 00918802012345 (missed call facility for foreign countries)
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala government opens control rooms to help Keralites in States bordering Pakistan
The Kerala government has established control rooms with 24/7 helplines to assist Keralites, including families and students, in States bordering Pakistan, given the India-Pakistan conflict situation. Also read: Operation Sindoor LIVE Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the control rooms would operate at the government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and e-mail: cdmdkerala@ The NORKA Global Contact Centre would offer real-time help (18004253939 – toll-free) and a missed call number (009118802012345).
