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KPA Extends Air Ticket Assistance to Ailing Expatriate

MANAMA: The Kollam Pravasi Association (KPA) has provided a complimentary return flight ticket to a native of Thevalakkara, Kollam, who urgently required travel assistance for ongoing medical treatment in India following his discharge from Salmaniya Medical Complex. The beneficiary had been struggling financially due to illness-related job loss over recent months. As part of KPA’s […]

ICRF and ICAI Host Financial Literacy Workshop for Workers in Ras Zuwayed

MANAMA: To empower workers with essential money management skills, the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF), in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Bahrain Chapter, organised a financial literacy workshop at the Nass Corporation Camp in Ras Zuwayed. Over 100 workers attended the session. The workshop provided practical guidance on budgeting, savings, […]

BMBF Marks Independence Day with ‘Help and Drink’ Drive for Workers

MANAMA: The Bahrain Malayali Business Forum (BMBF) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by extending its signature “Help and Drink” initiative to outdoor laborers working in the heat. As part of the drive, volunteers visited various labor camps to distribute food, refreshments, and fresh fruits. The project, which provides relief to construction and outdoor workers during […]

Pratibha Balavedi ‘Venalthumbikal’ Summer Camp Concludes

MANAMA: The ‘Venalthumbikal’ summer camp, organized by Bahrain Pratibha Balavedi to provide children with alternative education through entertainment and knowledge, concluded on a vibrant note. Prominent journalist Pradeep Puravankara inaugurated the grand finale, which was combined with India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations. The ceremony was presided over by Pratibha President Mahesh K.V., with General Secretary […]

ICRF Organises 9th Week of ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ Campaign in Riffa

MANAMA: The Indian Community Relief Forum (ICRF) Bahrain conducted the ninth week of its annual summer relief project, ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026,’ at a work site in Riffa. Organised in alignment with the Ministry of Labor’s summer work guidelines to ensure worker safety during extreme temperatures, the drive was supported by the Ministry of Labor, LMRA, […]

KPF Bahrain Organises ‘Beat the Heat’ Campaign for Outdoor Workers

As part of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations and its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the Kozhikode District Pravasi Forum (KPF) Bahrain conducted a “Beat the Heat” campaign, distributing fruit kits to outdoor laborers working in the summer heat. The initiative aimed to support the health and well-being of expatriate workers during the summer months by […]

BKS Speakers Forum Celebrates 80th Indian Independence Day

MANAMA: The Speakers Forum of the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS), under its ‘The Confidence Cafe’ initiative, celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with a series of events. As part of the celebrations, an adult public speaking competition was held on the topic “Patriotism: In Words or Actions?”, featuring over 20 participants. In a historic first for […]

BDK Bahrain Partners with KIMSHealth for Awareness Class and Discount Card Launch

MANAMA: As part of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, Blood Donors Kerala (BDK) Bahrain Chapter, in collaboration with KIMSHealth, organised awareness sessions on neurology and blood donation. The event, held at KIMS Hospital in Um Al Hassam, also marked the launch of exclusive KIMSHealth discount cards for BDK members. Dr. Mishal, Administrator at KIMSHealth, handed […]

Thevar Peravai Bahrain Organises Mega Free Medical Camp

MANAMA: To mark India’s 79th Independence Day and honor freedom fighter Thiru U. Muthuramalinga Thevar, Thevar Peravai Bahrain, in collaboration with Al Hilal Hospital, hosted a mega free medical camp. The event was inaugurated by Sudheer Thirunilath, Global PRO and President of the Pravasi Legal Cell Bahrain Chapter. Social worker Sayed Haneef attended as the […]

Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Catholic Community Leaders

MANAMA: Her Excellency Shanika Dissanayake, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain, met with the newly appointed Coordinator of the Sri Lanka Catholic Community, Mr. Rismy Suranga, and its office bearers at the embassy premises. The meeting focused on discussing key matters regarding the welfare and support of the Sri Lankan community residing […]