Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa reached Maldives capital of Male today as part of efforts to repatriate Indian nationals from foreign shores.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''The program named Samudrasetu by Indian navy entails to bring back around two thousand Indians in two ships during the first phase of evacuation.&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span><br />''<br />''Indian high commission in Male is busy giving final touches to repatriation tomorrow which will bring around 700 Indian nationals to Kochi.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Those finalized for travel have been advised on emigration requirements and other formalities while designated pickups have been arranged for transport from capital Male.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Preference has been given to medical emergencies, stranded tourists, pregnancy cases and migrant workers suffering job losses.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Another ship of Indian navy INS Magar is expected to bring back over a thousand Indians to Tuticorin next week and preparations for it has also begun.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | May 7, 2020 2:03 PM
Indian Navy Ship INS Jalashwa reaches Male to repatriate Indian nationals