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Indian Embassy Bahrain holds virtual open house

TDT | Manama

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The Embassy of India held a virtual Open House yesterday, during which Ambassador Piyush Srivastava interacted with the Indian community for redressing their urgent/ non-routine consular and labour issues.

Ambassador thanked the Government of Bahrain and community members for their support and participation in the 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Due to COVID 19 situation, only the Heads of Indian Associations and a few workers could physically attend the flag hoisting ceremony at the Embassy.

Ambassador particularly thanked ICRF and World NRI Council for reaching out to our workers and celebrating Republic day by distributing over 350 sweet packets.

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On this occasion, the Indian Ladies Association curated and dedicated an Ayurvedic Garden in the Embassy of India, Bahrain.

Mission has also been established under the theme “Local goes Global”, a Tribes India #Atmanirbhar Corner at Embassy premises.

Ambassador invited Indian Community to visit these as and when the COVID situation improves.

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A new user-friendly website www.eoibahrain.gov.in was also launched, offering a better user interface and design.

The recently launched consular appointment app EOIBhCONNECT is functioning normally.

The new location of the IVS centre at Dana Mall is also fully functional.

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In light of the significant increase in infection due to COVID variant Omicron, Ambassador encouraged the community members to take all necessary precautions and follow Kingdom’s COVID advisory and protocols.

Ambassador also thanked the local authority and Indian community organizations for helping Siby Mathew return to India after more than 25 years and for repatriating domestic worker Lovepreet.