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Indian Embassy in Bahrain to launch mobile app for appointments

TDT | Manama

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The Indian Embassy in Bahrain is all set to launch an “appointment mobile app” as part of efforts to make consular services more convenient and people-friendly, said Indian Ambassador Piyush Srivastava.

The embassy is also shifting its IVS centre. The works are ongoing, and “we hope to launch these soon,” said Srivastava addressing Indian Community members during a virtual Open House meeting. The Open House is for redressing urgent/non-routine consular and labour issues of community members.

During the virtual event, Srivastava thanked Bahraini Government authorities and Indian associations for resolving long-pending cases of Asokan Asari, Sairam Saapa, Gangadhar Pashikam and Avvamma.

“Their cases are resolved. They had travelled back to India,” Srivastava told the meeting. Moving on, the Ambassador described the COVID-19 situation in Bahrain as “significantly improved” but cautioned all to continue following Bahrain’s COVID-19 advisories and protocols.

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One billion vaccination doses

Ambassador also briefed the participants about India’s historic achievement as it administered one billion vaccination doses in its decisive war against COVID-19. He informed the meeting that India had resumed its tourist e-visa issuance on the 15th of this month.

“The first 5 lakh visas shall be issued globally on a gratis basis,” he added.

Golden Jubilee

Indian Ambassador also thanked the Government of Bahrain, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for organising the week-long celebration to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic relations of India and Bahrain.

The Ambassador also thanked Indian and Bahraini community members for their overwhelming participation in the celebrations. The events included the illumination of our national monuments, Bab-al-Bahrain and Qutub Minar in each other’s national colours and a diverse array of cultural and musical performances display of art and handicraft and stalls focussing on cuisine and crafts.