Pradeep Puravankara

Nepalese Ambassador Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties at Rotary Club Meeting

MANAMA, Bahrain — His Excellency Tirtha Raj Wagle, the Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Bahrain, addressed members of the Rotary Club of Manama as the keynote guest speaker. During the session, Ambassador Wagle spoke on the evolving diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Bahrain and Nepal, highlighting key areas of mutual cooperation and […]

BKSF Bids Farewell to Helpline Member Deepak Thanal

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahrain Kerala Social Forum (BKSF) hosted a farewell ceremony for Deepak Thanal, a popular stage and mini-screen mimicry artist and dedicated BKSF helpline member, as he prepares to return to India after concluding his expatriate life in the Kingdom. The event, held at the K City Business Centre in Manama, brought […]

Al Hajar Youth Empowerment Center Crowned Champions of 4th Youth Centers Football Tournament

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Al Hajar Youth Empowerment Center clinched the fourth Youth Centers Football Championship title after defeating the Sanabis Youth Empowerment Center in a thrilling final match at the Al Reef Union Sports Club stadium. His Excellency Mr. Hassan Abdullah Al Madani, Governor of the Northern Governorate, attended the championship finale as the […]

BDK Vinod Bhaskaran Memorial Award Presented to Dr. Amarjit Kaur Sandhu

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Blood Donors Kerala (BDK) Bahrain Chapter conferred the prestigious Vinod Bhaskaran Memorial Award—instituted in memory of BDK founder Vinod Bhaskaran—upon Dr. Amarjit Kaur Sandhu during a ceremony at the KIMSHEALTH Hospital Auditorium in Manama. Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) President P.V. Radhakrishna Pillai, who attended as the chief guest, jointly presented the […]

Over 100 Benefit from Joint Free Medical Camp in Hidd

HIDD, Bahrain — Annai Tamil Mandram, in collaboration with Al Hilal Hospital, organized a comprehensive free medical camp at the hospital’s Hidd facility. The community initiative drew over 100 individuals who accessed free health check-ups and expert medical consultations provided by the hospital’s clinical team. Organizers highlighted that the camp aimed to promote health awareness […]

Fan Fare and Festivities Mark Special Screening of ‘Jananayagan’ in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain — Fans and families gathered in large numbers at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall to mark the release of Jananayagan, the final film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The special event, joint-hosted by Bahrain Vijay Makkal Iyakkam and TVK Bahrain, brought together hundreds of cinema enthusiasts and members of the […]

Philippine Embassy Host Outreach, Upskilling Programs for OFWs

MANAMA, Bahrain — Demonstrating a unified approach to migrant worker welfare, the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain, alongside key government agencies and community partners, rolled out a comprehensive series of frontline service and empowerment programs across Manama on July 17. The joint initiatives—comprising the monthly Lingkod Kababayan Friday, an IELTS Orientation Program, and a specialized Barista […]

Arjun’s Chess Academy Talents Compete at Serbia Open 2026

BELGRADE: Three rising players from Arjun’s Chess Academy (ACA) have officially launched their campaigns at the prestigious Serbia Open in Belgrade, which commenced on July 13. The academy contingent is led by ACA Director and Head Coach Arjun Kakkadath, who is stationed in the Serbian capital to provide tactical guidance and strategic support to the players […]

BMBF Launches 12th Season of ‘Help and Drink’ Campaign

MANAMA: Providing much-needed relief to construction workers braving the intense summer heat, the Bahrain Malayali Business Forum (BMBF) has officially launched the 12th season of its annual corporate social responsibility initiative, the “Help and Drink” campaign. The multi-month drive commenced at two major construction sites in Tubli, continuing the forum’s long-standing tradition of distributing free refreshments […]

ICRF Holds Fifth Week of ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ Campaign in Amwaj

MANAMA: Continuing its dedicated summer outreach to the expatriate workforce, the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) successfully conducted the fifth consecutive week of its annual summer awareness and support initiative, “Thirst Quenchers 2026.” The event took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Amwaj Beach Front project worksite in Amwaj. Aligning with the Ministry of […]