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THE 63rd REPUBLIC DAY
R-DAY IN PICTURES
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:: Gulf/Middle East
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Indian workers call off strike
Dubai, May 30: A strike by around 1,000 workers of a Bahraini company to protest what they called inhuman living conditions, random pay cuts and unfair treatment came to an end on May 28 after the company management met most of their demands. Indians hurt in freak incident Dubai, May 30: In a freak incident, two Indian workers in Bahrain were injured after they fell from a scaffolding when an unidentified man started shaking it. SBT to open offices in Gulf Thiruvananthapuram, May 27: Kerala's State Bank of Travancore (SBT) announced on May 26 that it will soon open a representative office in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. MoU with Gulf nations likely New Delhi, May 26: India is contemplating a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on labour with countries in the Middle East to establish appropriate institutional arrangements and better working conditions for its workers engaged there. HIV+ worker still stuck in Bahrain Bahrain, May 26: Deteriorating health has delayed the departure for home of an HIV-infected Indian labourer here. Bahrain school breaks CBSE record Bahrain, May 25: Students of the well known Indian School here have achieved a record-breaking 99.46 percent pass rate in their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) higher secondary school examinations. 93.45% Gulf students pass CBSE Class 12 New Delhi, May 24: As many as 93.45 per cent of students who took the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exam in Gulf countries have passed - way above the total pass percentage this year. Funds raised for injured worker Dubai, May 17: Members of the Indian community in Bahrain are raising funds for the treatment of an Indian worker who has been hospitalised for over two months following an accident at his workplace. Indian maid in Bahrain isolated Dubai, May 16: An Indian housemaid in Bahrain, who has allegedly been mistreated by her Bahraini sponsor for five months now, has managed to send a letter to the Bahrain Keraliya Samajam (BKS) appealing to be rescued. 2 Indians die in Gulf road mishaps Dubai, May 10: Two Indian expatriates died in separate road accidents in the Gulf on May 10. 'Abandoned' Indians made to wait more Dubai, May 11: A group of 27 Asian workers, including several Indians, in Bahrain has to wait another month for the conclusion of a court case filed against their employer for having allegedly abandoned them. Another Indian in Bahrain cheated Dubai, May 4: An Indian woman in Bahrain has become the latest victim of cheating by recruitment agencies in India. Ravi leaves for weeklong Gulf tour New Delhi, May 3: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi left for Bahrain's capital Manama Wednesday to start a weeklong tour of the Gulf countries. 8 Indians among 28 killed in mishap Dubai/New Delhi, April 30: Eight Indians were among 28 people killed when the bus they were travelling in fell into a ditch near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the Indian government said on April 29. Ravi to go on 3-nation Gulf tour New Delhi, April 24: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi will lead an official delegation on a three-nation tour of the Gulf from May 3. Chennai firm to train children in UAE Chennai, April 21: Chennai-based OnlySuccess Learning Technologies has announced the start of its 'success-training services' for children in Dubai and Sharjah. Strike in Bahrain called off Dubai, April 21: A strike called by around 2,000 workers of a Bahraini firm, most of whom were Indians, has been called off following the intervention of the Indian embassy and three other missions. IMT to open campus in Dubai Dubai, April 17: The Institute of Management Technology (IMT), one of India's leading business schools, will open its first overseas campus here at the Dubai Academic City (DAC). IIM-A plans programmes in Gulf Dubai, April 11: The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), has entered into an agreement with Competence HR LLC, a human resource firm in Oman, to provide management development programmes in Oman, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. CBSE textbook scarcity in Oman Dubai, April 10: Unavailability of textbooks has sent students of Classes 9 and 11 in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools in Oman into a tizzy. Qatar mission blacklists 64 firms Dubai, April 7: As many as 64 Qatari companies have been blacklisted by the Indian Embassy in Qatar on charges of salary non-payment, ill-treatment of workers from India and providing sub-standard living conditions, while 34 other companies have been put on a 'watch list'. Fund to help boat tragedy orphans Dubai, April 6: A fund set up by the Indian School, Bahrain, to help five students who lost their parents in the March 30 boat tragedy received a major boost when it received a donation of Bahraini dinar (BHD) 1,500. Naushad freed from Saudi jail Dubai/New Delhi, April 6: Abdul Lateef Naushad, an Indian national whose one eye was to be gouged out as punishment for damaging the eye of a Saudi Arabian man, was on April 5 released after spending three years in a Saudi jail and sent back to India. Fee hike in Gulf Indian schools Dubai, April 5: Parents of children studying in Indian schools in the Gulf have expressed deep concern at fee hikes in the new academic session. Delay in release of bodies irks Ravi New Delhi, April 5: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has asked Indian airport and immigration officials to explain the reported delay in the release of bodies of Bahrain boat tragedy victims from Bangalore and Mumbai. PM thanks Bahrain for help in tragedy Dubai, April 4: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said India deeply values the sentiments expressed by Bahrain following the death of 22 of its nationals in the March 30 boat tragedy. Bahrain boat tragedy: 21 Indians die New Delhi, April 1: The number of Indians killed in Bahrain rose to 21 on April 1 with the identification of more bodies of the 57 victims who met a watery grave when a tourist dhow with 137 people sank in the Persian Gulf. Sudan to have Gandhi peace park New Delhi, March 31: Sudan is to establish a peace park named after Mahatma Gandhi and a cultural centre named after Jawaharlal Nehru, Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed said on March 30. Hope for 'abandoned' workers Dubai, March 30: There was some relief for the 40 Asian workers, including Indians, allegedly abandoned by their Bahraini employer, after a leading human rights group in Bahrain came to their rescue. Indians abandoned in Bahrain Dubai, March 29: A group of Indians is among 40 Asian workers who claim they have been abandoned by their Bahraini employer and now face the prospect of hunger and starvation. Indian worker stuck in Bahrain Dubai, March 23: An Indian labourer in Bahrain, who has been infected with HIV, will have to wait a little longer before he is sent home. Hunt on for missing NRI Manama, March 21: An Indian association in Bahrain has launched a campaign in a bid to trace an Indian man who went missing 15 years ago after running away from his employer. Safety measures for NRIs in Gulf Doha (Qatar), March 21: India is setting into motion strict new measures to protect its people, particularly women, working in the Gulf. Vayalar Ravi cancels UAE visit New Delhi, March 16: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has cancelled his visit to the United Arab Emigrates (UAE) due to an extension of the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. Ravi to visit UAE, Qatar New Delhi, March 14: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi will be leaving for Dubai on March 16 on a six-day tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. Saudis bail out two beleaguered Indians Riyadh, March 13: Two Indians - one whose passport had been confiscated by his sponsor and another who was under detention - have been bailed out of their plight following intervention by some Saudis and the Indian embassy here. Indian education show at Dubai Dubai, March 13: Leading educational institutions from India participated in the two-day Khaleej Times Indian Education Show here. Counselling centres for women New Delhi, March 8: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told the Lok Sabha on March 8 that a proposal to establish overseas counselling centres for Indian women abroad is under examination in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. Andhra body to help job seekers Hyderabad, March 7: In an attempt to end the exploitation of gullible aspirants of overseas jobs by unscrupulous agencies, Andhra Pradesh has launched a public sector undertaking to help in their placement abroad. Govt working on Gulf workers' problems New Delhi, March 2: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that complaints have been received against illegal recruiting agencies from various quarters, including Indian Missions in the Gulf countries. 11 under detention in Oman New Delhi, March 2: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that, according to information received by the Embassy of India, Muscat, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman, there are 11 persons supposedly of Indian origin who have been detained in Sohar Detention Centre for want of any identification. Free health camp in Bahrain New Delhi, March 1: The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) in Bahrain is organising a free medical check-up camp for Indian workers at the Al Amal Speciality Hospital in Buri on Thursday, March 2. Saudi team seeks to address Indian migrants' problems New Delhi, Feb 24: A Saudi delegation met Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi here on Jnauary 24 to discuss ways of checking fraudulent practices affecting Indian workers migrating to that country in search of jobs. CBSE makes arrangements for Gulf students New Delhi, Feb 24: With about 15,000 students taking part in the Class 10 and 12 board examinations in the Gulf countries, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly. Etihad to tap south India with direct fights New Delhi, Feb 18: Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) national airline which completed its first year of operations in India in December, plans to connect southern Indian cities and Abu Dhabi with direct flights by the yearend. |
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