
Fri May 09 04:32:58 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Sets Up 24/7 Helplines for Citizens Near Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Conflict
**Thiruvananthapuram, May 9, 2025** – The Kerala government has established 24/7 control rooms and helplines to assist Keralites residing in states bordering Pakistan, in response to the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aims to provide immediate support to families and students in affected areas.
The control rooms, located at the government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, can be reached at 0471-2517500/2517600 (phone), 0471-2322600 (fax), and cdmdkerala@kerala.gov.in (email). Real-time assistance is also available through the NORKA Global Contact Centre at the toll-free number 18004253939 and a missed call number 009118802012345. This measure reflects the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens amidst the escalating geopolitical tensions.