KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti authorities have confirmed that 45 of those who died in a fire in a six-story building where workers lived in Mangaf were Indians. Three are natives of the Philippines. Officials say 49 people have died and 50 people are being treated for injuries or burns. Norka Roots informed that 24 of the deceased were Malayalis. Seven Malayalis are undergoing treatment in the hospital.
DNA tests have been started on the dead bodies. A special air force plane arrived in Kuwait to bring the bodies to India. Sheikh Fahd Al Youssef Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait, said that all support and assistance will be provided to the relatives of those affected by the disaster. He also identified 48 dead bodies. A Kuwaiti plane has also been arranged to bring the dead bodies to India.
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department has issued an order making every morning assembly mandatory in the schools of the state. The Education Department also suggested that it should start with the singing of the National Anthem. In the assembly three or four students or teachers should give an informative and motivational speech.
The education department also said that assembly speeches can include biographies of great souls and freedom fighters, details of school programs, topics related to a particular month or week, character building, student achievement, stress relief, health-related knowledge.
Kochi: The High Court has temporarily stayed the trial in the case of the murder of Dr. Vandanadas at the taluk hospital in Kottarakkara. The court stopped the reading of the charge sheet to the accused. The police have been instructed to produce the case diary. The interim order of the High Court was in an appeal filed by the accused against the dismissal of the discharge petition. The trial court rejected the release petition of accused Sandeep the other day. The defendant approached the High Court questioning this.
Vandana Das was killed during house surgery at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital on May 10. Dr Vandana, a student of Azizia Medical College, Kollam, was killed while working as a house surgeon at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital. The suspect was brought to the hospital by the police for treatment and stabbed the doctor to death. The accused Sandeep, who was a teacher at Nedumbana UP School in Kollam, was dismissed from his job based on the internal investigation report.
Alappuzha: Confirmation that the mass death of crows in Alappuzha was due to bird flu. The bird flu was confirmed in the Bhopal lab. Bird flu has been confirmed in crows for the first time in Kerala. A few days ago, it was noticed that crows died in large numbers in some parts of Muhamma, Alappuzha. The bird flu was confirmed after the sample was collected and tested.
In 2011-2012, mass die-offs of crows in Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar and Maharashtra were earlier confirmed to be due to bird flu. Meanwhile, the state government has deputed an expert team to visit and study the areas where bird flu has been confirmed in Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts in the state. The report is to be submitted within two weeks.
Itanagar: Pema Khandu sworn in as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Governor KT Patnaik administered the oath. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Ministers JP Nadda, Kiran Rijju and Assam Chief Minister Bimantha Biswa Sharma attended the oath taking ceremony.
With this, Pema Khandu will become the Chief Minister of Arunachal for the third time. There are 12 people in the cabinet including Pema Khandu. Chowna Main will be the Deputy Chief Minister. The BJP has won 46 out of 60 seats under Pema’s leadership and is coming to power in the state.
Thiruvananthapuram: NORKA confirmed that 24 Malayalees died in Kuwait fire. NORKA CEO Ajith informed that 7 of the deceased are yet to be identified and efforts are being made to bring the bodies home as soon as possible. He informed that they are waiting for official confirmation of the names of the deceased.
7 people were injured in the accident and are undergoing treatment in critical condition. A few have been discharged from hospitals. Efforts are being made to bring the dead bodies to the country in the shortest possible time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kuwait Embassy will coordinate the matter.
Kochi – 12 June, 2024: LuLu Forex, one of the leading players in the currency exchange and cross-border payments sector, opened three new customer engagement centers in Salem, Angamaly, and Nagercoil on Wednesday, June 12. These new centers bring the total number of LuLu Forex branches in India to 31, further solidifying its robust pan-India presence.
The centers were inaugurated in the presence of Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, and senior company management. LuLu Forex remains committed to offering a wide range of financial services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The services available at the new branches include foreign currency exchange, outward remittances, travel currency cards, and host of value-added services.
“The launch of these new centers underscores our commitment to bringing world-class financial services closer to our valued customers. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on delivering exceptional value to our customers, fostering trust, and driving innovation. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and are committed to contributing positively to the financial ecosystem in India, said Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings.” “We are excited to extend our services to the Salem, Angamaly, and Nagercoil regions,” said Shibu Mohammed, Director of LuLu Forex. “Our expansion reflects our commitment to providing accessible and reliable financial solutions to a wider audience, ensuring that our customers receive the best in service and convenience.”
The inauguration of these new branches underscores LuLu Forex’s dedication to continuous growth and customer experience. The company looks forward to serving the financial needs of its customers, delivering convenience, reliability, and transparency at all touchpoints.
N Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu is becoming the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan took charge as Deputy Minister.
Along with Pawan Kalyan, Chandrababu Naidu’s son Nara Lokesh and 22 others took charge as ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, film star Rajinikanth, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and other important leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony.
In November 2021, Telugu Desam Party President and then Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu left the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly with an oath that he would only step foot in the Legislative Assembly after returning to power. Ambadi Rambabu of the ruling YSR Congress made a bad remark about Chandrababu Naidu’s wife that led Naidu to swear.
Naidu came back to Andhra politics by staying with the BJP after his disastrous defeat in the last election and imprisonment. The TDP became the second largest party in the NDA by winning 16 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Allies Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena won 21 assembly seats and BJP 8 seats.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24. The first conference will be held till the end of July. During the first meeting, the oath of the members and the election of the Speaker will be held.
On the first three days of the conference, the members will be sworn in. Speaker election will be held after that. The Rajya Sabha session will be held from June 27 to July 3.
President Draupadi Murmu will address Parliament on June 27. After that, the Prime Minister will present the programs for the next one year in Parliament. The Prime Minister will reply after the motion of thanks on the President’s policy speech.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs says 2 Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war. Those who were killed were recruited by the Russian army for the war. The Ministry of External Affairs also asked Russia to stop inducting Indians into the army. Two Indian citizens were killed fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine. Russia has been asked to hand over the body immediately.
The Ministry of External Affairs also said that pressure is being put on Russia to release all Indians in the Russian army. Two people who were taken as assistants in the army had been killed earlier. The Ministry of External Affairs has also advised Indian citizens to be cautious while seeking employment in Russia. Earlier, many Indians who were forced to join the Russian army due to false job offers had returned.
It was also demanded that a system be made to prevent such recruitments from taking place in the future. It is reported that at least 200 people from India have been appointed to the Russian army in the last one year due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Recruits as auxiliaries in the Russian army are being made by offering huge salaries and advertising on social media.
