DEMISE.
Aikkireth Mr. Chellappan pillai ( father of Mr. Jayakumar) passed away on 20/12/2009.

Heartfelt condolences to Aikkireth family members.


DEMISE.
Mr. Balaraman Pillai, Ayyappachamadom House, passed away on 20/12/2009.

Heartfelt condolences to Ayyappachamadom family members.





DEATH ANNIVERSARY




Today is the second death anniversary of Mr. Kesava pillai, Kolelil House, Kurichumuttam who passed away on 03 / 11 /2007 due to a severe heart attack.
Wife -Sreedevi
Sons -Late Gopi, Sasi (Bahrain), Ajith (Bombay), Suresh (Bahrain)

Posted by Anandhu
03.11.2009


HOUSE WARMING

Mr. Unnikrishnan, Mambreth and family is moving to their newly rennovated home today. The housewarming ceremony was held at their new house today. The neervilakom website community wishes Unni & his family to enjoy years of happy times in their new home.

Posted by Anandhu
19.10.2009

Engagement.

Mr. Anantha Krishnan is engaged with Sneha Nair. The engagement was held on 04.10.2009
The date of marriage will be fixed later.






Engagement.


Mr. Vinoj. V, Kailasom House (Veluthedathayyathu), Neervilakom is engaged with Aswathy, V.Kottayam.

The date of marriage will be fixed later.

Posted by Anandhu
11.10.2009


WEDDING

Anandhu
10.10.2009
സഖ്യം

പ്രിയദര്‍ശന്‍ - മോഹന്‍ലാല്‍ , ലിയനടെര്‍ പേസ്‌ - ഭൂപതി , കോണ്‍ഗ്രസ്‌ - ഡി. എം. കെ ... സഖ്യങ്ങള്‍ക്കു ശേഷം അനന്തു - രവിപിള്ള സഖ്യം ....
നാട്ടുകാരെ ഞാന്‍ ഒന്ന് ജോക്കിയതാ.. ആരും കോഫി കുടിക്കരുതെ... സോറി കോഫിക്കരുതെ.. .... വേണ്ടാ എന്നൊരു വാക്ക്‌ ഫറഞ്ഞാല്‍ മതി... ഞാന്‍ ഇതും എടുത്തു കൊണ്ട് ഓടിക്കോളം.


Anandhu
08.10.2009

വള്ളസദ്യ (14-09-2009, തിങ്കളാഴ്ച)

എന്റെ മോള്‍ ഉത്തര (ലക്ഷ്മി മോള്‍) യുടെ പേരില്‍ വഴിപാടായി ആറാട്ടുപുഴ വള്ളത്തിന് 14-09-2009 തിങ്കളാഴ്ച ദിവസം വള്ളസദ്യനല്‍കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന വിവരം ഏവരേയും സന്തോഷപൂര്‍വ്വം അറീയിച്ചുകൊള്ളട്ടെ.......

നമ്മുടെ എല്ലാ അംഗങ്ങളുടേയും കൂടാതെ എല്ലാ നാട്ടുകാരേയും ഈ പരിപാടിയിലേക്ക് സാദരം ക്ഷണിച്ചുകൊള്ളുന്നു.


ദാസ്
പ്ലാവേലില്‍.
30-08-09



DEMISE.



Mr. K.V. Gopalakrishna Pillai (Mani), Keezhamadathil House passed away on 04/08/2009.

Neervilakom website community members would like to express our heartfelt condolences to his family members.

Anandhu
04.08.2009

DEMISE.



Mr. Murali (abt 60 yrs), Punnakuzhiyil House, passed away on 26/07/2009 (today morning at 7.30am) at his house due to cardiac attack.

Neervilakom website community members would like to express our heartfelt condolences to his family members.

Das
26.7.2009 11am



DEMISE.

Mrs:Ponnamma (89 years) Meleveettil House, passed away on 23/06/2009 at her house due to old age problems. Her body will be cremated by 3.00pm today. She is the grandmother of our community members Anish kumar, Anil kumar , Manju Praveen ,Renjulekshmi & Anish krishnan.

Neervilakom website community would like to express our heartfelt condolences to her family members.

Anandhu
25.06.2009



WEDDING

Our community member Mr. Vikraman Pillai, Muralisadanam House is going to get married with Ms. Vidya on July 4, 2009. Bride is from Cherukol, Kozhencherry.

Wedding will be held in Cherukol Sree Subramaniya Swami Temple.

He wants to have all community members to be present on this speical occasion of his life and their overwhelming blessings.

dt.11/06/2009



Association of Chengannur formed. Shri P.C Vishnunath, MLA would be the Chief Guest of the event. Ellavarkum Swagatam!
Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 25-4-09

WEDDING.

Anandhu
10.03.2009


CD Cover

The latest update on our CD 'NEERVILAKESAN' is that we have done the design work of the CD cover and the CD top. The designer has to be given a good appreciation for coming up with such a fantastic design which obviously included the inputs from the webmaster and music director. The next step is to print the CD and the CD cover as soon as possible to make it ready for releasing.

Posted by Ajith
03.03.2009



ഗജകേസരി ആറന്മുള മോഹനന്റെ ജഡം സംസ്‌കരിച്ചു

ആറന്മുള: വന്‍ജനാവലിയുടെ സാന്നിദ്ധ്യത്തില്‍ ഗജകേസരി ആറന്മുള മോഹനന്റെ ജഡം സംസ്‌കരിച്ചു.നാലുമണിക്കൂര്‍ നീണ്ട പോസ്റ്റുമോര്‍ട്ടത്തിനുശേഷം തിങ്കളാഴ്‌ച വൈകീട്ട്‌ മൂന്നിനാണ്‌ സംസ്‌കാരച്ചടങ്ങുകള്‍ തുടങ്ങിയത്‌.

പത്തനംതിട്ട എലിഫന്റ്‌ സ്‌ക്വാഡിലെ ഡോ.ഗോപകുമാര്‍, തിരുവല്ല പക്ഷിരോഗനിര്‍ണയകേന്ദ്രം ഡപ്യൂട്ടി ഡയറക്ടര്‍ മുരളീകൃഷ്‌ണന്‍, ഡോക്ടര്‍മാരായ പി.കെ.ജേക്കബ്‌, സാബു സി.ഐസക്‌, മഹേഷ്‌, ദേവി എന്നിവരാണ്‌ പോസ്റ്റുമോര്‍ട്ടം നടത്തിയത്‌.

രാവിലെ 11.20ന്‌ പോസ്റ്റുമോര്‍ട്ടം ആരംഭിച്ചു. ആനയെ ആറന്മുള ക്ഷേത്രത്തില്‍ നടയ്‌ക്കിരുത്തിയ നെടുംകുന്നം താമരശ്ശേരില്‍ കേശവന്‍ നായരുടെ മരുമകള്‍ ലളിതമ്മ, ആദ്യപാപ്പാന്‍ ബാലചന്ദ്രന്‍ എന്നിവര്‍ചേര്‍ന്ന്‌ ചിതയ്‌ക്കു തീകൊളുത്തി. 15 ടണ്‍ വിറകും ഒരു ലോഡ്‌ തൊണ്ടും ഒരുലോഡ്‌ ചിരട്ടയും സംസ്‌കാരച്ചടങ്ങിനു വേണ്ടിവന്നു. ക്ഷേത്രംവക ആനത്തറയില്‍ ആറന്മുള രഘുവിനെ സംസ്‌കരിച്ചതിനോടുചേര്‍ന്നാണ്‌ ചിതയൊരുക്കിയത്‌.

പാപ്പാന്മാരുടെ പീഡനവും എരണ്ടക്കെട്ടുമാണ്‌ മരണത്തിനു കാരണമായതെന്നാണ്‌ പ്രാഥമിക കണ്ടെത്തല്‍. ചെങ്ങന്നൂരില്‍നിന്ന്‌ എഴുന്നള്ളത്തുകഴിഞ്ഞ്‌ തിരികെ വരുംവഴി ആറാട്ടുപുഴയില്‍ ആനയെക്കൊണ്ട്‌ തടി പിടിപ്പിച്ചതായി പോലീസിന്‌ വിവരം ലഭിച്ചു. ക്ഷീണവും പരിചയക്കുറവും നിമിത്തം തടിപിടിക്കാന്‍ മടിച്ച ആനയെ മര്‍ദ്ദിച്ചതിനെതിരെ നാട്ടുകാര്‍ ഇവിടെയും രംഗത്തുവന്നിരുന്നു. ആറന്മുള പോലീസിന്റെ കസ്റ്റഡിയില്‍ ആയിരുന്ന രണ്ടാം പാപ്പാന്‍ ഹരികുമാറിനെ വനംവകുപ്പിന്‌ കൈമാറി. കേസ്സില്‍ പ്രതികളായ മറ്റുരണ്ടുപേര്‍ക്കുവേണ്ടി തിരച്ചില്‍ തുടരുകയാണ്‌.

രണ്ടാഴ്‌ചയ്‌ക്കുശേഷമേ പോസ്റ്റുമോര്‍ട്ടം റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ട്‌ തയ്യാറാവുകയുള്ളു. സാമ്പിളുകള്‍ രണ്ട്‌ വ്യത്യസ്‌ത ലാബുകളില്‍ പരിശോധനയ്‌ക്കു വിധേയമാക്കും. കൊമ്പുകള്‍ ക്ഷേത്രം അധികാരികള്‍ക്കു കൈമാറി.

ദുരൂഹത സംബന്ധിച്ച്‌ വിശദമായ അന്വേഷണം നടത്തണ മെന്നാവശ്യപ്പെട്ട്‌ ക്ഷേത്രസേവാസമിതി ധര്‍ണ നടത്തി. ബി.ജെ.പി. സംസ്ഥാന വൈസ്‌ പ്രസിഡന്റ്‌ വി.എന്‍.ഉണ്ണി ഉദ്‌ഘാടനംചെയ്‌തു. അഡ്വ.എം.എന്‍.ബാലകൃഷ്‌ണന്‍ അധ്യക്ഷത വഹിച്ചു.
കടപ്പാട്
മാതൃഭൂമി


DEMISE
Mr. Sankarapillai (Mutteth House), passed away on 06.02.2009 (yesterday).

Neervilakom web community express their heartfelt condolences to his family members.
News source: Vikraman NVKM
7/2/2009


DEMISE

Smt. Lakshmikutty Amma (Kavumpadikkal House), passed away on 06.02.2009 (yesterday). Cremation will be held today.

Neervilakom web community express their heartfelt condolences to her family members.
News source: Vikraman NVKM
7/2/2009


WEDDING

Our community member Mr. Hari Kumar, Nediyathu house is getting married with Ms. Praseeda, Nellikkal on January 23, 2009.

We, Neervilakom web site users wishes the young couple a Happy and glorious married life.
dt.18/01/2009



CD RELEASE:

As a first step towards the realisation of our big dream, the publication of the CD named "NEERVILAKESAN", we have put a few banners and posters in and around Neervilakom.

Ajithg- 13/01/09

Posted by Ajith
15.01.2009


Dubai May Include Expats in Part-time Job Scheme
Khaleej Times 12/1/2009

DUBAI - The Government of Dubai is open to expanding the new part-time work system which could include expatriates at a later stage, according to a top official on Sunday. Director of Strategic Government HR of the Government of Dubai, Dr Ahmed Waarie said, the move approved by the Dubai Executive Council on Saturday would be adopted by all government departments in Dubai to invest in national human resources and boost their production and productivity.

However Waarie said it could be extended to expatriates after meeting the requirements of the government and tracking the needs of the nationals.

“The new system would be on a one-year experiment, following which it may be extended to expatriates in line with the government’s needs and levels of Emiratisation in all the sectors. A federal law streamlining a similar work system was issued last week and will take effect four months later,” he said.

“The new system is meant to develop and make maximum use of the nationals’ skills and experience. It is an advantage for the employees who are unable to work full time. They might be bound to look after their children or sick parents,” he added.
Housewives may work following the approval of the department they want to work in. A full-time employee may even turn into a part-time employee with the department’s approval.

Ahmad Bin Bayat, Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council said the system is part of the Dubai government’s plans to develop work at the governmental sector in line with the Dubai Strategic plan 2015.

“Though part-time employees would receive wages on an hourly-basis, they would be granted a 20 per cent increment in compensation to the allowances they are not eligible for such as annual incentives, air tickets and paid leave. However, they still can maintain health insurance and pension benefits given to UAE nationals,” he explained.

Part-timers are bound to fulfil the same role of the full-timers. They are also eligible to receive training in the UAE and abroad with equal allowances.

Mona Al Moalla, Executive Director of the Corporate Support Centre, the General Secretariat of Dubai Economic Council (DEC), said the new system would give a boost to Emiratisation in the emirate. “The new system will increase localisation as some sectors still lack Emiratisation due to the nature of work in these sectors,” she said.

Matching the best practices worldwide, Al Moalla said the new system is expected to have positive impacts on the different parties of the labour market. “It is a flexible and low stress system, whether for nationals who look for an attractive business environment that goes with their preferences and skills, or for those seeking an additional job to improve their standard of living,” she maintained. She said the new system is timely with the current financial turmoil.



Engagement.

Our community member Renju lekshmi, d/o Mr. K.S. Krishna Panicker & Mrs. Omana, Meleveettil House, Neervilakom is engaged to Sreejith, Kanjeettukara(Ayroor). The Engagement was held @ her home on 11th January. The marriage will be on 22nd March 2009.

Posted by Anandhu
12.01.2009


SAPTHAHAYAJNAM

Sapthahayajnam, the 7 day bhagavatha yajnam started today morning(10-01-09) at 7 30 am at the specially made yaga mandapam in the presence of famous pauranikar Pallikal Sunil and his fellow pauranikars at Neervilakom SreeDharmaSastha temple campus. The main priest for the Yagnam is Brahmasri RangaRao. The karayogam members including president T.R Vasudevanpillai did a good job in giving yagnam a successful opening.




Demise.
photo posted by Binu
Smt. Ratnamma, the mother of our community member Shibu thekkelethu passed away yesterday (30.11.2008). The cremation was perfomed on the same day evening. She has been hospitalized for more than a couple of weeks.

Posted by Anandhu /01-12-2008
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രാജ്യത്തിന്‍റെ വീര പോരാളി മേജര്‍ സന്ദീപ് ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്‍ .....

‍മേജര്‍ സര്‍ ..... താങ്കള്‍ ജീവിക്കും ഞങ്ങളുടെ മനസ്സുകളില്‍ , ഭാരതത്തിന്‍റെ മക്കള്‍ അങ്ങയെ ഓര്‍ത്തു അഭിമാനം കൊള്ളുന്നു....

ആയിരം ബാഷ്പാഞ്ജലികള്‍ ....





Posted by Anandhu /30-11-2008
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Our community member Padmakumar (Sasi kolelil) and Padmaja devi is celebrating their wedding anniversary today. They are also blessed with two childrens.

Posted by Anandhu /26-11-2008
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Robbery

Day before yesterday night some one has stolen the Maruthi 800 car of Dr. Prasanth, Prasanth Bhavan, Neervilakom. The legal proceedings about this is going on and as the part of investigation the police dog also visited the place.

Yet another example for the increasing robbery in our village & kerala.

Posted by Anandhu /25-11-2008
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Demise.

Mr. Mani, Padippurathu House, passed away yesterday night due heart attack. The cremation will be held at 11.00am tommorow (25.11.2008). Two childrens : Rathish & Reshmi.

Posted by Anandhu /24-11-2008
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Demise

Smt.Sudha w/o Shri.Gopalakrishnan,Abhaya(mele Ambilathu) house passed away today (11/11/2008) at century hospital.
she was hospitalized for couple weeks due to health problems.She is the mother of our web community member Sudish.Her body was cremated today evening . Neervilakom website community would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to her family.

posted 11/11/2008
Deepu kulathunkal






Chandrayaan-1, India's maiden moon spacecraft, was on Wednesday put into Transfer Orbit around the earth by the Polar Launch Vehicle PSL V-C11 about 19 minutes after it blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here.

The 1,380 kg Chandrayaan-1, carrying 11 payloads, was released into a Transfer Orbit at a perigee (nearest point to earth) of about 250 km and apogee (farthest point from the earth) of about 23,000 km, 18.2 minutes after the PSLV-C11 blasted off as the scientists broke into jubilation at the mission control centre.

After a series of procedures over the next two weeks, the spacecraft would reach its desired Lunar orbit and placed at a height of 100 km from the Lunar surface, marking the operational phase of the mission which would put India in the elite lunar club.

Earlier, at the end of the 49-hour countdown, the 44.4 meter tall four-stage PSLV-11 lifted off from the second launch pad into a cloudy sky.

This is the 14th flight of ISRO's workhorse PSLV, which had launched 29 satellites into a variety of orbits since 1993, and 13th successive one in a row.

Chandrayaan-1 is carrying 11 payloads, five entirely designed and developed in India, three from European Space Agency, one from Bulgaria and two from US, which would explore the Moon over the next two years.


PSLV-C11 takes off carrying Candrayaan-1 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 22-10-08
Source : TOI



NEW VISA RULES - U.A.E.


NEW VISA RULES WITH EFFECT FROM JULY 29, 2008 General Rules

• Residents can apply for a visa for their spouse or blood relative.
• Expatriates are no longer be allowed to sponsor friends, and all visitors should have a health insurance cover.
• People applying for any visa will have to pay a refundable deposit of AED 1,000.00
• Medical treatment visas can only be applied through licensed hospitals and clinics.
• Education visas can only be applied by a licensed educational institution.
• Exhibition and conference visas can only be applied for by the organizers.
• Visitors have to go back to their home country to renew the visit visa.
• See the Additional Notes also.
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VISIT VISA Criteria:

Visit visas for immediate family members can be obtained by residents (called sponsors), whose monthly salary is not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation. Validity of Visa:
• Short term visa: 30 days
• Long term visa: 90 days (No extensions are permitted beyond this period.) Fees Short term visa: AED 610 application fee + typing fees
Long term visa: AED 1110 application fee+ typing fees Documents Required:
• Typed Application form
• A copy of the sponsor’s passport & family member's passport
• 1 photo of the family member (may be required)
• Marriage contract attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or UAE Embassy (for sponsoring a wife or husband)
• Attested birth certificates (for sponsoring children)
• Relationship proof attested from the Embassy (in case relationship cannot be proved from family names in sponsor and relative's passport)
• Attested work contract if the sponsor is working in a private company or a salary certificate if working in government.

Procedure:

1. Go to any authorized typing office & get application form typed.
2. Go to DNRD & submit along with your documents to Visa Section.
3. Send either original or copy to your relative. If only copy was sent, then deposit original at the airport or the DNATA counter at DNRD. See media update. It is advisable to deposit visa giving sufficient time for flight to land. You can also write flight number/date & time on reverse of original before submission. For more information, visit DNRD website or call their friendly Amer Toll free service on 800-5111

Obtain a resident visa for your parents Criteria:

UAE expatriates, holding valid resident visas having a minimum salary of AED 6,000 with accommodation or AED 7,000 without accommodation can get one year renewable resident visas for their parents or parents-in-law. As per new regulations, you have to sponsor both your mother and father together and show proof that you are their sole provider and that there is no one to take care of them in your home country. However, if your parents are divorced or one is deceased, you should carry documentary proof, when visiting DNRD to obtain the entry permit visa, which is the first stage before you can apply for a residence visa.

Documents required

• Typed application form
• Original passport of sponsor
• Passport copy of parent/s & 1 photo
• Proof of relationship from your embassy/consulate attesting both relationship and that you are sole provider for your parent/s
• Copy of job contract for the sponsor or salary certificate from employer.

Procedure:

• Take the documents and go to Dubai Naturalisation & Residency Department (04 398 0000). Submit along with a letter from your side appealing on humanitarian grounds for entry visa for your parent/s. Enclose copies of all above documents along with your contact numbers. The Approval Committee will either confirm or reject your application within two weeks. If approved, go to next step.
• Have a registered typist complete the form after paying the fees.
• Go to the residency section of DNRD and hand in the documents.
• Entry Permit will be sent by Empost usually within 48 hours, or if you have applied for urgent visa, then you should receive it from the counter in a few minutes.

Fees: -

AED 5,000 refundable deposit (keep receipt safely for renewal or reimbursement) - AED 110 application fee + typing centre fee (or pay AED 100 more for urgent application) Convert entry visa to residence visa for parents

Important Note:

Once your parents enter the country with the entry visa, you must convert it to a residency visa (Iqama) no later than 60 days from the date of entry.

Documents for Iqama

• Application form & 3 photos of parent
• Original passport of parent/s and sponsor
• Original entry permit
• Health card or medical insurance policy for parent/s
• Refundable deposit receipt
• Original job contract or salary certificate of the sponsor Fees: - AED 110 residency fees each year + typing centre fee
- AED 100 urgent application (optional)
- AED 10 Empost fees

Procedure:

• Do a health check up and obtain a medical card.
• Take the documents and go to Dubai Naturalisation & Residency Department
• Have one of the typists there complete the form for you after paying the fees.
• Go to the residency section and hand in the documents.
• The passport/s with the residency visa stamp will be sent to you through Empost

Sponsor a maid in Dubai Criteria:

A maid's visa can be obtained by the head of the family (called sponsor, and usually the male), whose salary is not less than AED 6000 a month or AED 5000 + accommodation. Bachelors are not eligible to sponsor a maid. You can only sponsor a maid from the following countries: India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Steps:

• Residence Visa (employment permit to enter country)
• Medical Check & Health Card (after maid enters)
• Residence Stamp on Maid's Passport & Labour Card

Documents Required:

• Salary certificate of sponsor in Arabic (for government employee) OR, labour contract of sponsor (for private employee) and accommodation contract
• Typed application form from authorized typing office
Sponsor’s passport
• Copy of maid’s passport
• Passport photos of maid (minimum 3 required)
• Affidavit from embassy/consulate certifying non-relationship, if maid from same country Procedures: • Go to authorized typist & get form filled up. Pay AED 110 + separate typing fee (which varies from typist to typist). If urgent, pay additional AED 100.
• Go to Immigration & Naturalization Department & submit all documents after attaching Empost sticker for non-urgent visa. For urgent, wait for a few minutes and receive the employment entry permit. You will have to pay a refundable deposit of AED 5000/- along with the application.
• Send either original visa or copy to your maid. If only copy was sent, then deposit original at DNATA Visa Desk at Dubai airport or at DNRD counter.

Applying for Iqama:

• Apply for a residence permit and health card within 30 days of the arrival of your maid's entry into the country. Visit an authorized typist & pay for either urgent or non-urgent form & submit to DNRD counter.
• After stamping, take your maid for a medical test and health card (average cost AED 250, though waiting time differs from 24 hours to 36 hours for most government hospitals. Iranian Hospital can give it to you in 12 hours for AED 400)
• Take medical results to the typist and pay AED 5,200 (or 5,100 for non-urgent) to apply for residence visa.
• Submit medical report with stamped employment permit, maid's original passport, sponsor's passport copy and a salary certificate/labour contract to residency section. It is preferable to take your maid with you to save time. You must declare to the officer what salary you propose to pay your maid, as this will be entered into the contract. You will receive 4 printouts of the unified contract which has to be signed by both sponsor and maid. If your maid is with you, request her to sign. Go to the bank counter inside the visit visa section and purchase an AED 10 sticker for attestation, and re-submit copies of the contract to the officer, who will counter-sign and return 2 copies to you. (One is for the sponsor, the other for the maid to keep.) A residence stamp valid for one year will then be placed in your maid's passport.
• You may have to return after 24 hours to collect the labour card.
• To collect your deposit, take your AED 5,000 sticker receipt to Counter 17 (Deposit Refund). Then present the sticker to Commercial Bank of Dubai along with AED 10 to receive your deposit.

TOURIST VISA

Criteria: Only tourism license companies can apply. Validity of Visa: 30 days (One month extension is possible.) Fees AED 210 application fee + typing fees
Documents Required: Color passport copy

Additional Notes:

Employment of domestic workers requires work contract

A new unified contract (called employment agreement for domestic workers and sponsors) to regulate the rights and duties of domestic workers was put in place from 1st April, 2007. The contract is valid for one year with options to renew and governs vacation, air tickets, medical care and procedures, in case of breach of contract. See media update, media update.

Country specific requirements

Do keep in mind that each country has its own regulations regarding minimum salary, age etc and you will have to check with the respective consulate embassy for these details. A maid from India or Philippines must be older than 30, but not over 60. Even recommended minimum salaries differ, with Indian maids to be paid from AED 1,100 onwards (see update), as advised by the Indian Embassy, while new regulations from the Philippines say the minimum salary should be AED 1,400. See update . As per the Sri Lankan embassy, the minimum salary for Sri Lankan maids is AED 825. See update.

DNRD Approval

Maids from the sponsor’s country are subject to approval by DNRD. In addition, an affidavit from your country's embassy/consulate certifying that the maid is not related to you. If you need more than one maid for a large family, DNRD has the right to decide, but much will depend on sponsor’s salary and size of the family. Always carry copies and original documents, including labour contracts, salary certificates and passports. You may be asked to show your accommodation contract and are advised to carry this. Illegal hiring of maids, without DNRD approval may result in fines of upto AED 70,000 as well as imprisonment for one month followed by deportation of employer.


Posted by Anandhu
06.10.2008




Guru Govind Dono Khade, Kaake Laagun Paaye
Balihaari Guru Aapne, Govind Diyo Bataaye
(When my Guru and God are before me, To whom so I bow first?
It will be to my Guru, Who showed me the way to God)

Saint Kabir’s words of wisdom are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. Indian culture and ancient scriptures have always placed the Teacher (Guru) on a pedestal as one who shows the way to God (Govind).

A good teacher can shape the values of an entire generation with their dedication and lead by example. At the Indian School Bahrain, two teachers were recently in the news for their extraordinary passion for their subject, their creativity and sheer teaching prowess. Mr. V.R. Palaniswamy, Head of the Department of Mathematics who was awarded the CBSE Teachers Award for the year 2007 and Mr. O.P. Singh whose book of eloquent Hindi poetry ‘Antardwandh – The Struggle of Conscience’ was released by Indian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Balakrishna Shetty on August 15.



Source: Salaam Bahrain-Magazine/ Sep. 08
Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 05-10-08



With befitting pomp and ceremony, the new premises of the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) was inaugurated on Aug. 30 in the presence of generous supporters, community leaders and officials.

Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi, Bahrain’s Minister for Social Development, Dr. Fatima Al Balooshi and Kerala Minister for Water Affairs, N.K. Premachandran, Indian Ambassador Balakrishna Shetty were the main guests at the inauguration.

The new building has a multi-purpose hall, three mini-conference halls which are available to the whole community for functions, library and reading room, rooms for children’s and ladies’ wing activities, sports and games facilities, administrative offices and car parking facilities.

Source: Salaam Bahrain-Magazine/ Sep. 08
Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 05-10-08




Engagement.

Our community member Reshmi N Nair, d/o Mr. Narendran Nair & Ajitha (ex- panchayat member) Karyalil House, Kuruchimuttom is engaged to Sreejith, Kadamanitta. The Engagement was held @ her home on 18th September.

The date of marriage will be fixed later.

Posted by Anandhu
27.09.2008













VALLA SADHYA.

On 22.09.2008, a valla sadhya (traditional ritualistic feast) will be conducted at Aramula Parthasarathy temple for Kozhencherry palliyodam (snake - boat). The valla sadhya is conducted as an offering to the Parthasarathy by Usha devi, Thekkelethu, Neervilakom.

Posted by Anandhu
18.09.2008.


Demise.

Mrs:Lakshmikutty Amma, Nediayathu House, passed away yesterday night at her residence due to old age problems. Her body will be cremated today. Two sons : Babu, Mohan.

Posted by Anandhu
10.09.2008


NEW MELSHANTHI

Former Malayalappuzha Melshanthi " REGHUPATHY THIRUMENI " has taken charge as Melshanthi in Neervilakom Sree dharmasastha temple.

Posted by Anandhu
10.09.2008


Plea for due recognition to Aranmula boat race

PATHANAMTHITTA: Pathanamthitta MLA and former president of the Palliyoda Seva Sanghom, K. Sivadasan Nair has decried the non-inclusion of the Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (snake boat regatta) in the list of State-level boat races recognised by the government.

In a statement issued here on Friday, the MLA also blamed the Palliyoda Seva Sanghom, which organises the boat race, for its failure to ensure State-level recognition for the annual event.

A Kerala Gazette notification on June 23 announced the government decision to prepare certain rules and guidelines for the boat races held in different parts of the State. The notification stated that there was a proposal to recognise the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha as the only boat race of State-level importance, according to the statement said.

Mr. Sivadasan Nair said the organisers of the Aranmula Vallamkali could not even make a representation in this regard to the government or the Assembly committee that prepared a draft report on various boat races in the State.

Johny Johny, who represented the Neerettupuram boat race, was the only person from Pathanamthitta district to appear before the committee during its sitting at Alappuzha on December 8, 2007, he pointed out.

The MLA said he had raised the issue of not considering Aranmula event as a State-level boat race through a starred question in the Assembly on March 11. However, the Sports Ministry could not table the report concerned in the Assembly that time.

He said a collective effort by the people’s representatives and Palliyoda Sanghom was what needed to earn due recognition from the government for the world famous Aranmula Vallamkali.

Plea to Minister

Meanwhile, the Kerala Youth Welfare Board member and Rowing Association district president, Saleem P. Chacko, has called upon the government to take immediate steps to declare Aranmula Vallamkali as a State-level sport event.

In a memorandum to Minister for Sports M. Vijayakumar, Mr. Chacko said it would not be fair to treat Aranmula Vallamkali, in which as many as 41 snake boats from the districts of Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta take part, as a district-level event.

Moreover, boat race lovers from different parts of the country and tourists from abroad used to visit Aranmula to witness the annual event during the Onam festival, he added.

News from 'The Hindu' News Paper
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PATHANAMTHITTA: Aranmula on the banks of the Pampa in Pathanamthitta district will host a Centrally-sponsored rural tourism event during the Onam festival.

The Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will sponsor the four-day cultural event, ‘Aranmula Mela,’ from September 13 to 16 as part of the ongoing Endogenous Tourism Project aimed at promoting rural tourism.

A popular committee chaired by K.C. Rajagopalan, MLA, is overseeing the arrangements for the proposed Mela. District Collector P.C. Sanalkumar is the general convener of the committee and Adoor Revenue Divisional Officer N. Mahesan is its member-secretary. Mr. Rajagopalan told The Hindu that a five-member team of experts attached to the UNDP and the Central tourism department was expected to reach Aranmula in the second week of September.

He said the fair was aimed at promoting rural tourism in Aranmula and bringing the annual Uthrittathi Vallamkali, a snake-boat pageantry and race, on the world tourism map.

Vasthu Vidya Gurukulam executive director P.N. Suresh, who is also the committee convenor, said Aranmula was selected as one among 32 villages in the country to implement the Endogenous Tourism Project (ETP) by the UNDP and Government of India four years ago. The local self-government institutions play a key role in implementing the ETP.

The MLA said Aranmula had received the National Rural Tourism Award and International Rural Tourism Award a year ago, besides being selected as a Model Village by the UNDP.

He said the proposed Mela had been planned in such way that it would come to a close on September 16, Uthrittathi day during Onam festival, when the annual snake-boat regatta is held in the Pampa.

Mr. Rajagopalan said arrangements would be made to make Aranmula Mela a mega annual cultural event. The UNDP has sanctioned Rs.2 lakh for its smooth conduct this year, he added.

Cultural programmes will be held as part of the fair. Veteran cultural personalities hailing from Aranmula will also be honoured.

News from 'The Hindu' News Paper
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AYYAPPA SEVA SANGAM.

The inauguration of the Ayyappa Seva Sangam, Neervilakom unit was held in the Auditorium yesterday.

Posted by Anandhu
04.09.2008


MAHAGANAPATHI HOMAM.

The Ayyappa Seva Sangam, Neervilakom unit is conducting Maha ganapathi homam in the Neervilakom Ayyappa temple today. NSS karayogam president T.R. Vasudevan Pillai, Vinoj kailasom, Anish meleveettil, Gopu , Kishore etc. are the chief organizing committe members of the mahaganapathi homam.

Posted by Anandhu
03.09.2008


BUSY SCHEDULE FOR NEERVILAKITES.
Today there is panthiru nazhi vazhipadu by our community member C.K. Hariram in the Neervilakom temple and after in the noon there is valla sadhya @ Aranmula temple.

Posted by Anandhu
30.08.2008


ACCIDENT

Yesterday night 12.00 am, a tipper lorry crashed into the small bridge near the excise office (Angadical - puthencavu ). The lorry was on the way to kozhencherry from chengannur. The reports from there states that nobody is injured even though the lorry is totally damaged.

Posted by Anandhu
30.08.2008



BILLING SYSTEM

The governing committe ( 1741 - NSS Karayogam ) of the Neervilakom Sree Dharmasastha Temple has implemented billing system in the temple. The billing system is same as which is following in the other temples. More news about this will be updated later.

Posted by Anandhu
30.08.2008


MAHAGANAPATHI HOMAM.

The Ayyappa Seva Sangam, Neervilakom unit is conducting Maha ganapathi homam in the Neervilakom Ayyappa temple on the first week of september.

Posted by Anandhu
30.08.2008


Demise

Kutty Amma (90 years), Devisadanam House passed away on 24-8-2008 at 6pm. Cremation was performed
on 25-8-2008 at 11 am.

Sanjayanam has been fixed on Saturday (30/8/2008).

She is grandmother of our member Sonu Nair.

Posted on 27.08.2008


ANTI - SOCIAL ELEMENTS DESTROYED BJP FLAG

The BJP flag infront of our Neervilakom Ayyappa temple has been destroyed by the anti - social group in neervilakom. Yesterday night's action by these groups were really disappointing and I think this action will lead to some future political clashes in our village. All the political parties and social organisations in neervilakom has condemned the action. The intention behind the action was to misguide BJP to raise the attribution to other parties and build political resentment between people in neervilakom and make use of the situation. The prudent approach by the BJP leaders towards the matter avoided further conflits.


Posted by Anandhu
25.08.2008


SREE KRISHNA JAYANTHI - SHOBHA YATHRA

Shobha yathra is the most prominent among the celebrations related with sree krishna jayanthi in the central travancore region of the kerala state. As usual this year also neervilakom celebrated the sree krishna jayanthi in traditional style. The balagokulam neervilakom unit conducted shobha yathra from neervilakom ayyappa temple to malakkara trikkovil temple. Hundred of children participated in the shobha yathra which passed through kuruchimuttom kanikka vanchi, paramada , chakkittepadi and cheruppuzhakkattu devi temple. At cheruppuzhakkattu devi temple shoba yathras from kuruchimuttom, edayaranmula, kottakkakam & malakkara merged together to form the maha shobha yathra and marched to trikkovil. " Uriyadi " was also conducted as a part of the celebrations. The sreekrishna jayanthi celebrations ended up in trikkovil with religious speeches.

Posted by Anandhu
24.08.08


VALLA SADHYA

On 30.08.2008 nammude Manu Plavelil (Manu uncle) nte vakayaayi..... there is a valla sadhya for three chundan vallams... ( Arattupuzha, Malakkara & Edayaranmula ). Valla sadhyayil pankedukunnathinulla coupons already neervilakathil vidharanam cheythittundu ennanu ariyaan kazhinjathu...Valla sadhya patti njaan neerathe ezhuthiya thread vaayichaal kooduthalaayittu...athile vibhavangal ... mattukaaryangal ethellam ariyaan pattum..

Posted by Anandhu
24.08.2008



MARRIAGE

Mr. Santhosh kumar , s/o Ramakrishna pillai and Radhamani amma , Meleveettil house, Neervilakom, today got married from Melukara.

Posted by Anandhu
21.08.2008






Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 17-8-08



Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya at Aranmula temple today



PATHANAMTHITTA: Elaborate arrangements have been made at the Sree Parthasarathy Temple on the banks of the Pampa at Aranmula for the Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya on Janmashtami on Saturday.

The ritualistic annual feast, organised by the Palliyoda Seva Sanghom (PSS) and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), is offered to the crew of palliyodams (snake-boats), venerating the oarsmen as representatives of Lord Parthasarathy. Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the State visit Aranmula on the occasion.

Melsanthi Sankaranarayanan Nampoothiri lit the ceremonial lamp on Thursday morning to commence the preparation of food items.

Feast

TDB spokesman T. Arunkumar said the feast would be served after ‘utcha puja.’ The crew of 40 snake-boats are expected to participate in the feast. K.G. Sasidharan Pillai, PSS president, said 50,000 people were expected to take part in the feast.

Vijayan Nadamangalathu, the ‘sadya’ contractor, said 45 dishes would be served.

Reception

Representatives from all 41 palliyoda karayogams will reach the temple ghats in their snake-boats where they will be given a customary reception. Water Resources Minister N.K. Premachandran will light the lamp and serve the feast before the holy mast at the temple.

TDB president C.K. Guptan, MPs, MLAs, District Collector P.C. Sanalkumar, Superintendent of Police K.G. James and chairman of Aranmula Aviation Ltd. P.S. Nair will also attend the annual event, the organisers said.

A ceremonial parade of snake-boats will be held prior to the feast.

News from 'The Hindu' News Paper
Posted by Ajith Thekkelethu/15-08-08
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Independence Day

Bahrain's thousands of Indian nationals took part in ceremonies and cultural events marking the 61st Anniversary of Indian Independence Day yesterday (15th Aug. 08). Bahrain’s Indian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Balakrishna Shetty hoisted the Indian flag at the Embassy. Many people attended the flag hoisting ceremony, which included signing of the national anthem and patriotic songs. Mr. Shetty also delivered Hon. President Pratibha Patil’s message to the nation.

Following have also celebrated the occasion with a flag hoisting ceremony :
Kerala Social and Cultural Association/ Kerala Catholic Association/ Sree Narayana Cultural Society
Indian Club/ Kerala Samajam/ Kannada Sangha


Posted by : Anil Malathu/ 16-8-08


Demise.

Mrs:Janaki Amma (79 years) Pattathilethu House, passed away on 10/08/08 at her house due to old age problems. Her body was cremated later by 11/08/08. Neervilakom website community would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs:Janaki Amma's family.



Residence visa renewal linked to tenancy contract in Sharjah
Gulf News 12-8-2008

Sharjah: Thousands of families who live in shared accommodation in Sharjah will be hard hit by the new rule of the Sharjah Naturalisation and Residency Department requiring a tenancy contract in the applicant's name or his close relative.
According to the new regulations, those applying for residency visas for their families should produce a copy of their tenancy contract.

The contract, which is considered proof of one's eligibility to afford a family, must be attested by the Sharjah Municipality.
Residents said they will have to send their families back home as it is no longer affordable to rent a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment in Sharjah.


Many said since the rents started skyrocketing in Sharjah in the last two years by more than 30 to 50 per cent, people have opted for shared accommodation. Under the new rule they will not be able to renew their residency permits without having tenancy contracts in their names.

Lieutenant Colonel Salim Ali Mazaini, head of the visa section at the Sharjah Naturalisation and Residency Department, told Gulf News that the rule has been introduced to ensure that only those who are financially capable of providing decent accommodation can bring their families to the emirate.

"We are not insisting that the tenancy contract should be in the applicant's name. The contract can be in the name of his close relatives also, such as a brother or sister," said Mazaini

He added that it is acceptable to share living space with one's own family members, but not with friends. According to him, the rule is not applicable to professionals like doctors, engineers and people in managerial positions because they earn enough money to sponsor their families. "We are being very flexible and taking each application on a case by case basis. For example, if a family does not have children, a studio flat in their name is more than enough to get a family residence permit. "Or if a family with one or two children can show that they are sharing a three-bedroom apartment with a close relative, it will also get them the residency status," Mazaini said.

However, some residents said their applications have been rejected even after they produced tenancy contracts of their relatives.
Hussain, a Sharjah resident who refused to give his second name, said his application to sponsor his family was rejected because he could not produce a tenancy contract.

"Now with this new rule, I doubt whether I can bring my wife and child to the UAE," said Hussain who works as an administrative assistant.

Another resident, Riyas Mohammad from Pakistan, said he has shelved his plan to bring his family because of the new regulations.







RAMAYANA MASAM

Ramayana is a Sanskrit epic describing the deeds of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. Ramayanamasam or 'the month of Ramayana' begins on the first day of Malayalam month Karkkidakom and it will be completed on the last day of the month.


ACCIDENT

Kannan, Kandirethu met with an accident a couple of weeks ago and got injured. His bike collide to an electric post when he and his friend lost the concentration for a minute while riding the bike. Due to the accident he is currently taking bed rest with a broken leg.

Posted by Anandhu /15-07-2008.
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Thief Attack

Saudi Arabia (Riyadh):- A thief attacked our registered member and active contributor Mr: Anil Valiyakalayil, last week, stabbing him with a knife and stealing SR 2000 (24000 Rupees) and a mobile ( 400 SR) from him. The incident took place at Batha, the most populated area of Riyadh city. Mr: Anil was on his way back to his flat after taking dinner from a near-by hotel. A man suddenly appeared in front of him and asked for all his valuable belongings. Mr: Anil resisted his demands and the thief cut his hand with a knife as he tried to stop the thief from stealing his valuable things. Later Mr: Anil was taken to a local hospital and it was learnt that the wound was so deep that doctors had to put nine stitches on his right hand. Now he is getting cured by the grace of our Neervilakom Ayyappa.

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Demise.

Mrs:Lekshmikutti Amma (79 years) Kizakkelethu (Grandma of Hari Kizhakkelethu) passed away today (05/07/08) early morning by 00.30 AM (Indian Time) at her house after a brief illness. Mrs:Lekshmikutti Amma had fallen into a coma a week ago after being admitted to Amrita hospital with old age problems. She hasn't been well for the past few months and finally succumbed to the disease today morning. Her family members including Hari (our site member) were present till her last breath.

Her body was cremated today evening by 4 PM (Indian Time). People from various parts of Neervilakom attended her cremation to pay their last homage. Her elder grand son Hari performed the last rites.

Neervilakom website community would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs:Lekshmikutti Amma's family.


posted by Ajith Thekkelethu / 05-07-2008
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Engagement.

Harikumar, Nediyathu House, Neervilakom is engaged to Praseeda.The Engagement was held on 6th June. She is from Nellikkal but settled in Banglore.

The wedding will be conducted in January, date is not fixed yet.

Posted by Anandhu /20-06-2008.
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Environmentalists seek action to save Varattar river bed


The Government direction to the district authorities in the State to clear all encroachments on public property on a war footing has enlivened the hope of environmentalists in Central Travancore.

They have been demanding action against large-scale encroachments on the river beds of Varattar, Pampa and Manimala over the past several years.

The Varattar, which flows through the districts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha, is perhaps the worst affected water source in the illegal encroachment spree witnessed in this part of the State.

A major portion of the river bed of Varattar in the revenue districts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha have been encroached upon by the local people and some of them have even reportedly managed to get `possession certificates.

' The nine-kilometre long Varattar, a natural flush escape of floodwater between the rivers Pampa and Manimala, has its origin from the Pampa at Puthukkulangara near Chengannur. The river meanders through Meppuram, Thaimaravumkara, Thalayar, Nannad and Thriuvanavandoor, before it merges with the Manimala at Vaalathode near Eramallikkara in Alappuzha district.

The once prolific river is almost dry, leaving heavily weeded small patches of water and narrow streams at certain points. Thanks to the drastically lowered Pampa river bed due to indiscriminate sand-mining, literally blocking the natural water flow between the Varattar and the Pampa.

The Legislative Committee on Environment chaired by George J. Mathew had inspected the Varattar river bed in 2002 to verify the large-scale encroachment. To its astonishment, the panel observed that almost two-thirds of the Varattar was encroached upon by the local population for cultivating tapioca, rice, vegetables, fodder grass, etc. Concrete residential buildings too had come up on the river bed at certain points.

In its report submitted to the Government on June 26, 2002, the Assembly panel had recommended rejuvenation of the Varattar, saying that it could be a boon to the water-scarce river basin.

The committee had also recommended the Government to take necessary steps for the eviction of all the encroachments on the Varattar, besides cancellation of the `possession certificates' or `title deeds' issued to the encroachers, if any.

However, the authorities concerned have not yet taken any action.

The district authorities failed to act on the Kerala High Court directive to demarcate the river poromboke on the Pampa and the Varattar, on the basis of a writ petition filed by the Pampa-Varattar Samrakshana Samiti, said samiti secretary G. Gopalakrishnan Nair.

Similar encroachments have been reported on the Pampa at Kozhencherry, Edanadu, Ranni, Aranmula, etc and along different stretches of the Manimala. The Varattar was once a short-cut water channel for the Kettuvalloms (cargo boats) from Alappuzha to Aranmula and the snakeboats from the downstream used to halt in the river for the oarsmen to take rest.

News from 'The Hindu' News Paper
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Halt sought for Garib Rath at Chengannur station

The Chengannur Railway Passengers’ Association has demanded that the Kochuveli-Kurla Garib Rath be assigned a halt at the Chengannur Railway Station.

In a statement here, association president D. Vijayakumar said the Garib Rath was the only major train that did not have a halt at Chengannur, the nearest railway station to Sabarimala. Chengannur, a model railway station, was among those stations in the State with the maximum number of long-distance passengers.

It was also among the top collection centres for the Railways.

The absence of a halt for the Garib Rath is felt most during the Sabarimala season, when Chengannur is among the most preferred alighting points for pilgrims. The proximity of the State Road Transport Corporation bus-stand, from where over 2,000 services are available to Sabarimala, and from where there are adequate services to Pathanamthitta, Kozhencherry and Kottayam, should be considered for allowing the train a halt here, Mr. Vijayakumar, who is also the vice-president of the Ayyappa Seva Sangh said.

News from 'The Hindu' News Paper..



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