New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday expressed grief at the loss of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman, urging the Indian government to ensure the safety of other Indians stranded in similarly precarious circumstances in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. “The Indian National Congress expresses profound grief at the tragic loss of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones and stand in solidarity with…
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Muscat, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Thursday confirmed that efforts are underway to evacuate Indian nationals from MT Jalveer to Shinas Port with the support of the Royal Navy of Oman. “Evacuation of crew from MT Jalveer to Shinas port is being coordinated with assistance from Royal Navy of Oman, and shall soon be complete,” the Indian mission posted on X.Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Oman counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi on Thursday, discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar in a post on X wrote, “Spoke with FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi of Oman on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”On March 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and condemned vio…
Muscat, March 2 (IANS) India on Monday suffered its first casualty in the ongoing Iran conflict as an oil tanker was reportedly targetted in the Gulf of Oman, killing an Indian on board. “The Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic demise of an Indian national on board MKD Vyom. The Embassy is in close coordination with the local authorities in Oman to facilitate the safe and early repatriation of our nationals on board the vessel,” the Embassy of India in Oman posted on…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Historic seafaring links between India and Oman were in focus as the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, an official said on Sunday.In a vibrant display of people-to-people connect, the sail training ship was open to visitors. More than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, were provided a firsthand glimpse of the three-masted barque and were familiarised with the nuances of ocean sailing, said a statement is…