Jeddah: For NRIs in the Gulf region, the worst is travelling back home through deportation centres, commonly referred to as safer jail in the region. The worst thing that can happen to a person is death at the deportation centre while waiting to be repatriated. Bandapalli Mallesham (51), a native of Mallial mandal in Jagtial […]
Jeddah: Five-member family of NRI was killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Friday night. The family of Mohammed Jabir (44) consists of his wife Shabana (36) and three children who were killed when their car crashed with another vehicle. The tragedy occurred near Bisha in southern Saudi Arabia when the family was […]
Jeddah: An Indian woman’s patriotic gesture of holding the national tricolour in a holy Islamic shrine proved costly for her as she had to spend five days behind bars for her show of affection towards her motherland. Unaware of the rules, Indians sometimes land in serious legal trouble in foreign countries and are subjected to […]
The Non-Resident Indians are having a tough time finding cheap and visa hassle-free transit routes that include faraway Eastern European, former Soviet Republic and African countries
Announcing the Haj policy on Saturday, the ministry of Haj and Umrah said that in light of the continuation of coronavirus pandemic and emergence of new mutations, it has been decided that Haj
Jeddah: In yet another blow to NRIs stranded in India and hoping to return to their workplaces, the United Arab Emirates has extended its suspension of flights from India until July 6. Air India Express tweeted that passengers could reschedule their tickets. The UAE announced the ban on April 24 following the surge in Covid-19 […]
Jeddah: The NRI community living in the Gulf region is concerned about the health and safety for their loved ones back home as Covid-19 rages on in India. Many of them are glued to their phones and awaiting news about their loved ones. Heartbreaking stories are coming in from India as the second wave of […]
Jeddah: In a major relief to Saudi bound NRIs, Oman announced on Friday that it was lifting the entry restrictions that were imposed previously. All visa holders would now be allowed to enter the country, according to the civil aviation authority. The Sultanate of Oman had earlier barred entry into the country for those who […]
Jeddah: The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramzan will begin on Tuesday in the Gulf region, a day ahead of India, and the faithful are prepared to welcome the spiritual month as COVID-19 continues to spread. Last year, Ramzan was affected with pandemic-altered observances, where mosques were shuttered, and community gatherings were banned. The pandemic […]
