Ravi to Establish Overseas Centres for Women
Programmes lauA proposal to establish Overseas Centres is under examination in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. Three centres are proposed to be opened initially, one in USA, one in Malaysia and one in the Gulf. They are expected to be established at the earliest. These centres will inter alia extend legal, medical counselling services said Vayalar Ravi, Minister in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in reply to a question by Shri Sugrib Singh & Shri Kishanbhai V. Patel.
Lnched during the fourth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas organized from 7th - 9th January, 2006 at Hyderabad and being implemented include the following: ¨ Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was launched and the first two OCI documents handed over by Prime Minister to Persons of Indian Origin.
¨ A more liberal Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana-2006 for the benefit of the Overseas Indian Workers was launched. ¨ An easy to use Integrated Electronic Remittance facility and is expected to be fully operational from the next financial year. ¨ An MOU was signed between the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and American Association of Physicians of Indian origin in healthcare in rural areas and is expected to be operational in due course.
¨ A scholarship scheme for the children of NRIs/PIOs from countries where there is a sizeable PIO/NRI population and less opportunities for higher education and to publicize India as an educational hub, is being implemented from the academic year 2006-2007. This information was given by Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in reply to a question by Prof. M. Ramadass.
Unclaimed human remains
We request you to help us in finding the relatives/friends of the unclaimed bodies in U.A.E. Those who know the relatives/ whereabouts of the deceased can contact the voluntary organization-The Valley of Love (Snehathazhvara) on the mobile no. 050-3090506 or E-mail us at mail@thevalleyoflove.org
Attached are the photos of late. Mr. Srinivas Bongoni (Indian PP no. F 0643135 issued at Hyderabad on 17.09.2004) H No-2-68 Medipally, Karim Nagar 453, A.P and late. Mr. Naresh Kumar Bathini (Indian PP no. E4326582 issued at Hyderabad on 11.12.2003) H No 2-15 Macharla, Armoor, Nizamabad AP. 503224
CP Mathew Adoor
social worker./chief coordinatorTHE VALLEY OF LOVE (SNEHATHAZHVARA)
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Roads & Transport Authority launches integrated navigation system in Dubai
March 08, 2006 The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) today (Wednesday, March 08, 2006), announced the launch of 'Dalili' ·a dynamic integrated navigation system to help drivers get real time road and traffic information while they are driving. The move comes as RTA looks to further the provision of safe and smooth transport. The system will aid drivers in avoiding packed roads and will enable them to track optimal routes to their destination.
'Dalili', which in English translates to 'My Guide', works through a simple screen-based device which can be installed in any car. On simply downloading the software, the user will be equipped with up-to-date traffic information anytime and anywhere in the city.Dalili provides many benefits to users, such as the ability to plan a route according to traffic information and updates received in real
time, comprehensive guidance on unfamiliar roads especially for tourists,
integration with intelligent parking facilities and navigation to various points of interest in Dubai. Speaking at the conference, Hashim Al Hashimi, Director of Traffic Department at Roads & Transport Authority said, ?ubai has grown immensely as a business hub and a tourist destination. As part of our strategy to
ensure viable means of commuting and safe transport, Dalili is a breakthrough for Dubai? transportation infrastructure.·?e are constantly innovating new products and services to provide cutting-edge solutions that enhance accessibility and connectivity in Dubai. We are looking to accelerate the pace of Dubai? already booming economy by ensuring world-class infrastructural offerings.· 'Dalili' is an easy to install software and hardware package that works seamlessly with any car. Moreover, users have the option of purchasing only the software if their cars already have a built in navigation
system. It will benefit travelers from all realms which include individuals, fleet operators, public transport, commercial vehicle operators and emergency vehicle operators. "With constant research and development we have been at the forefront of innovation, and are committed to equip the city of Dubai with the
very latest in transport and technological developments.·Al Hashimi
concluded.Number of HIV Infected Indian Workers in the Gulf Growing!!!
The number of overseas Indians, especially from the Gulf region, returning to India infected with deadly diseases, especially AIDS is going up. At least within one month three death or hospitalization cases of Indian workers infected with HIV virus are reported in the media. The recent cases include a recent death by a construction worker from Andhra Pradesh who was found dead in front of the Indian consulate in Dubai. According to sources, the man who was reported in the media to have died of Tuberculoisis was in fact an HIV positive patient, who was dumped by someone in front of the Indian Consulate.
"The Andhra worker died of HIV and AIDS. It took several days to identify the man who came to the Gulf with just a passport and visit visa. The number of such people who enter the Gulf job market is going up and it needs to be curtailed," said a social worker. According to another source, an Andhra construction worker who was paralysed and admitted in a Sharjah hospital has also been carrying the deadly AIDS virus. As many of the single construction workers frequent brothels and prostitutes, the level of infection could be much more. Their return to India with infection would cause many problems including alienation from society. In the case of the Andhra worker whose HIV status is known among his peer groups, nobody was willing to accompany the paralysed man to Hydrabad. Social workers dont reveal the cause of death or the actual disease to avoid further problems back home.
The Malayali employer who dumped the HIV infected person sought legal assistance from a leading Malayali advocate as to how to avoid any responsibility for the paralysed man. When no one was willing to sit with or accompany the paralysed man in the plane, various social organization and the consulate officials spotted a man without proper documents who was desperate to go back to India. This case should be an eye opener for beginning of a new chapter in the life of Gulf Indians, at lease those who frequent brothels and prostitutes. They could go back to India without any savings, but a deadly virus. Prevention is better than cure…The large number of unclaimed deadbodies in various Gulf countries is also a matter of concern as some of them are abandoned by their near and dear ones.
Gulf Air -Shangri La Agreement Signed
Agreement to provide major contribution to the growth of business and tourism sectors in Oman
Manama, Bahrain: Gulf Air and Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, the newly opened five star facility in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, have entered into an agreement.The agreement facilitates Gulf Air to hold its annual conference and other important events at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.“We chose Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa as an important venue for Gulf Air conferences and events for several reasons,” says Gulf Air Head of Sales Mahfood Al Harthy.
The state-of-the-art conference facilities, the unique location and the superbly appointed 680 luxury rooms perfectly fit in with Gulf Air’s requirements as an international airline with the biggest network in the Middle East connecting Europe, Far East, Africa and the Indian sub-Continent. We foresee plenty of business opportunities in Oman in the coming months.Oman is one of the two strategic partners of Gulf Air and with more flights operating out of Oman from this summer, passenger traffic into and out of Oman is bound to grow.
Besides, the sustained marketing strategies adopted by the Government especially the appointment of market-based representatives in major European countries has resulted in the increasing flow of tourists to Oman and the infrastructure development in Oman’s hospitality sector, notably the recently opened Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, has complemented the robust tourism growth of the country."Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is delighted to welcome Gulf Air’s worldwide Sales and Marketing conference to our recently opened, spectacular new resort," says Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa General Manager Desmond Hatton.
With three differentiated hotel products, a Shangri-La branded Chi Spa, 500m of “lazy river”, three private beaches, a wide selection of very high quality food and beverage outlets, a dive centre, marina, 1,000 seat open air amphitheatre and Omani Heritage Village the resort will, when fully open, increase the five star room category by 60 per cent, add great variety to culinary opportunities in the city and present a state of the art Conference and Banqueting facility with a capability of hosting functions up to 1,000 persons.
Telecommunications Authority Support MECOM
05 March 2006 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates has announced its support and backing for MECOM, the Middle East Communications exhibition and conference scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 22nd-25th, 2007.H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and ADNEC, stated: ? am pleased that the TRA has pledged its support to MECOM. We are proud to already host a number of industry-leading events in Abu Dhabi including IDEX for the defence industry. I believe that MECOM will quickly establish itself as the major regional event for the telecommunications sector.·
MECOM is set to become the leading annual showcase for the telecom industry and looks to cover a wide range of products and services from mobile phones to office networks and Internet servers. H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General of the TRA said: ?he Middle East is an important and fast developing market for communications companies and MECOM will provide a much-needed regional showcase for this dynamic industry.·
Mobile communications devices have become essential tools for every business, and the Middle East region has been one of the leading zones to embrace all that the mobile phones industry has to offer. Mobile phone usage in the United Arab Emirates is expected to pass 90 percent of the population. The Middle East saw the number of mobile phone subscribers grow 103 percent between 2000 and 2005, compared to a global average of 46 percent. Communication technology as a key driver for all sectors of commerce and government in the region, and MECOM looks set to attract a large and diverse audience.
Mr. Nerella Rajaiah expired on the half way of repatriation.
Mr. Nerella Rajaiah who hails from Karim Nagar Dist, Hyderabad a TB patient died on 5.02.06 in the Rashid
Hospital, Dubai Rajaiah who was too weak secured out pass from Indian
consulate with the help of Social workers. Rajaiah collapsed on the way to clear the documents of
repatriation and got admitted in the Intensive Care unit of Rashid Hospital, Dubai. He reached Dubai on a visit visa. His family consists
of old aged parents, wife and two children. He was only bread winner of the family. The human remains cannot be repatriated as he was
having infectious /contagious disease. The volunteers
of the Valley of Love are coordinating the arrangements for cremating the body in the new Sonapur Cemetery, Jebel Ali as per Hindu rituals.
CP Mathew Adoor
social worker./chief coordinatorTHE VALLEY OF LOVE (SNEHATHAZHVARA)
committed to humanityExplosives Missing from Indian Merchant Ship to Afghanistan
On December 22, 2005, M.V. Eugenia, a Honduras registered ship sailed from Mumbai with a cargo of 105.753 metric tones of explosives stuffed in 6 containers meant for Border Road Organization Projects in Afghanistan. On the night of December 22, one container kept on the deck fell into the sea at Mumbai coast by tilting of the ship due to bad weather. On December 23 night while the ship was coming back to Mumbai port, rest of the 5 containers slipped into the sea.
Two enquiries – one by the Mercantile Marine Department of DG(Shipping) (MMD) and the other by the Director General of Police, Maharashtra are in progress.
As per the provisional findings of the inquiry conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department(MMD) the containers fell overboard as these were improperly and inadequately lashed.
Four of the six containers have been lifted from the sea-bed and sent to the supplier of the explosives at Hyderabad. Efforts are on by the naval authorities to locate the remaining two containers expeditiously so that they do not reach wrong hands. As regards security measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents, Maritime Administration in consultation with Ministry of Defence will take necessary action on the basis of finding of the enquiry by MMD.
This information was given by the Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T.R. Baalu in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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ETISALAT launches CLIP for call waiting on fixed lines
Emirates Telecommunications Corporation- ETISALAT- has announced the extension of the CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) service to include call waiting on the fixed line network. Fixed line subscribers will now be able to know the number from which a second call comes in when they are already on a call. Currently, when a subscriber has an activate Call Waiting service on the fixed line telephone, a tone is sounded when there is a second incoming call when the phone is already in use. With this extension of the CLIP service to call waiting, customers will be able to see the telephone number of the origin of the second call, according to a press release. ETISALAT currently serves over 1.2 million subscribers on the fixed line network
