Two Indian students have died in a tragic aviation accident while undergoing flight training in Canada, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver. The deceased students have been identified as Manoj Sivakumar, who hailed from Tamil Nadu, and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham, from Puducherry. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed their demise on the social media platform X on Sunday (September 20). The exact cause of the accident is still emerging, while local reports and aviation officials indicate the incident took place during a routine training exercise. Canadian search and rescue services, along with local law enforcement, have opened a probe into the accident to figure out the exact sequence of events that lead to the tragedy. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India said, "The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic demise of Shri Manoj Sivakumar and Shri Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham, two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, who lost their lives in a tragic air accident in Canada during their flight training."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-bombay-student-death-faculty-backs-professor-says-he-was-merely-discharging-duties-1789968081392">IIT Bombay student death: Faculty backs professor, says he was ‘merely discharging duties’</a><h3>Consulate General of India offers condolences&nbsp;</h3>Offering condolences to the grieving families, it further wrote on X, "Our heartfelt sympathies are with their bereaved families and loved ones during this difficult time. The Consulate stands ready to extend all possible consular assistance to the families in connection with the repatriation of the mortal remains to India. May the departed souls rest in peace." &nbsp;Separately, Canadian broadcaster CBC reported a second aircraft accident on Saturday, this one involving a Cessna 172 operated by Harv's Air, a flight school based in St Andrews, Manitoba. That aircraft went down near Kisbey, Saskatchewan, in the early hours of Friday morning local time, killing both people on board. The plane, carrying two licensed pilots, was on a night cross-country flight from Regina to Steinbach, Manitoba, with a planned stop in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. According to CBC, citing Harv's Air president Adam Penner, the two pilots had rented the aircraft to log flight hours toward their commercial pilot licences. The plane was reported to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada after it failed to reach its intended destination by 10:30 am Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Canadian search and rescue services, along with local law enforcement, have opened a probe into the accident to figure out the exact sequence of events that lead to the tragedy.

Two Indian students have died in a tragic aviation accident while undergoing flight training in Canada, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver. The deceased students have been identified as Manoj Sivakumar, who hailed from Tamil Nadu, and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham, from Puducherry. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed their demise on the social media platform X on Sunday (September 20). The exact cause of the accident is still emerging, while local reports and aviation officials indicate the incident took place during a routine training exercise. Canadian search and rescue services, along with local law enforcement, have opened a probe into the accident to figure out the exact sequence of events that lead to the tragedy. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India said, "The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic demise of Shri Manoj Sivakumar and Shri Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham, two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, who lost their lives in a tragic air accident in Canada during their flight training." Also read: IIT Bombay student death: Faculty backs professor, says he was ‘merely discharging duties’ Consulate General of India offers condolences Offering condolences to the grieving families, it further wrote on X, "Our heartfelt sympathies are with their bereaved families and loved ones during this difficult time. The Consulate stands ready to extend all possible consular assistance to the families in connection with the repatriation of the mortal remains to India. May the departed souls rest in peace." Separately, Canadian broadcaster CBC reported a second aircraft accident on Saturday, this one involving a Cessna 172 operated by Harv's Air, a flight school based in St Andrews, Manitoba. That aircraft went down near Kisbey, Saskatchewan, in the early hours of Friday morning local time, killing both people on board. The plane, carrying two licensed pilots, was on a night cross-country flight from Regina to Steinbach, Manitoba, with a planned stop in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. According to CBC, citing Harv's Air president Adam Penner, the two pilots had rented the aircraft to log flight hours toward their commercial pilot licences. The plane was reported to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada after it failed to reach its intended destination by 10:30 am Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Canadian search and rescue services, along with local law enforcement, have opened a probe into the accident to figure out the exact sequence of events that lead to the tragedy.

Two Indian students undergoing flight training in Canada die in aviation accident

The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India. The student has been identified as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a Hyderabad resident.

<h2>A request for help</h2>

On X, formerly Twitter, Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from the Telangana-based political party Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), confirmed the news of the 25-year-old student's death and stated that Ahmed's family has sought assistance from Union Minister S Jaishankar.

According to Khan, Ahmed, a Master's student in IT at Conestoga College in Ontario, had been suffering from a fever for the past week. On Friday, his family received a call from a friend informing them of his sudden demise.

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In a letter to Jaishankar, Ahmed's uncle expressed the family's shock and requested the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General of India in Toronto to expedite the repatriation process.

"@DrSJaishankar&nbsp;Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State pursuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call from his friend that he died due to cardiac arrest today," reads the&nbsp;post shared on X by Khan.

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Along with the post, the Telangana leader shared a letter written by Muzammil Ahmed's uncle Mahammed Amzad.&nbsp;

"On hearing this news his parents and entire family is in a state of shock, and we request you to kindly send his mortal remains back to Hyderabad as soon as possible," read&nbsp;the letter.&nbsp;

This tragic incident, as per a Hindustan Times report, comes in the wake of another incident where an Indian student, Syed Mazahir Ali, was brutally attacked in Chicago, as previously highlighted by Khan.

(With inputs from agencies)

The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India.

The family of an Indian-origin student who passed away in Canada due to a cardiac arrest on Friday (Feb 16) is seeking assistance from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to repatriate his body to India. The student has been identified as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a Hyderabad resident. A request for help On X, formerly Twitter, Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from the Telangana-based political party Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), confirmed the news of the 25-year-old student's death and stated that Ahmed's family has sought assistance from Union Minister S Jaishankar. According to Khan, Ahmed, a Master's student in IT at Conestoga College in Ontario, had been suffering from a fever for the past week. On Friday, his family received a call from a friend informing them of his sudden demise. Also read | US: Indian-origin techie killed family, then self in apparent murder-suicide, police say In a letter to Jaishankar, Ahmed's uncle expressed the family's shock and requested the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General of India in Toronto to expedite the repatriation process. "@DrSJaishankar Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State pursuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call from his friend that he died due to cardiac arrest today," reads the post shared on X by Khan. .@DrSJaishankar Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State persuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call… pic.twitter.com/hvA1munXaX — Amjed Ullah Khan MBT (@amjedmbt) February 15, 2024 × Along with the post, the Telangana leader shared a letter written by Muzammil Ahmed's uncle Mahammed Amzad. "On hearing this news his parents and entire family is in a state of shock, and we request you to kindly send his mortal remains back to Hyderabad as soon as possible," read the letter. This tragic incident, as per a Hindustan Times report, comes in the wake of another incident where an Indian student, Syed Mazahir Ali, was brutally attacked in Chicago, as previously highlighted by Khan. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian student dies in Canada, family appeals to MEA for help in bringing back mortal remains

An embassy and a consulate are both government offices located in foreign countries with different functions. An embassy is a diplomatic mission that represents the government of one country in another. It is usually located in the capital city of the host country and is staffed by a team of diplomats who work to promote the interests of their home country in the host country. The ambassador is the head of the embassy and is the primary representative of their government in the host country.

A consulate, on the other hand, is a smaller office that is typically located in a major city of the host country. Its main purpose is to provide consular services to citizens of the home country who are traveling or living abroad. These services may include issuing visas, aiding in emergencies, and helping citizens who have lost their passports or are in legal trouble.

In summary, embassies are primarily focused on political and diplomatic affairs, while consulates are primarily focused on providing consular services to citizens of the home country in the host country.

<h2>How embassy is different from consulate? Here are a few points to note:</h2>

1) Embassies are generally larger than consulates and are staffed by a team of diplomats while consulates are smaller and have fewer staff members.

2) Embassies are usually located in the capital city of the host country and consulates are located in major cities.

3) The head of an embassy is called an ambassador. The head of a consulate is called a consul.

4) Embassies are responsible for representing the interests of their home country in the host country. Consulates primarily provide services to citizens of the home country who are living or traveling in the host country. 
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5) Embassies are involved in political and diplomatic affairs. Consulates focus on providing consular services such as issuing visas, helping citizens in emergencies, and assisting citizens who have lost their passports. 
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6) Ambassadors are usually appointed by the head of state of their home country. Consuls are appointed by the ambassador. 
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7) While an embassy is considered the official residence of the ambassador and their staff, a consulate is not considered a residence. 
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8) Embassies and consulates are usually protected by international law, which means that they are not subject to the laws of the host country.

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In some cases, a country may have both an embassy and multiple consulates in the same host country. Both embassies and consulates are important in maintaining diplomatic relations between countries and providing services to citizens living or traveling abroad.

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An embassy and a consulate are both government offices located in foreign countries with different functions. An embassy is a diplomatic mission that represents the government of one country in another.

An embassy and a consulate are both government offices located in foreign countries with different functions. An embassy is a diplomatic mission that represents the government of one country in another. It is usually located in the capital city of the host country and is staffed by a team of diplomats who work to promote the interests of their home country in the host country. The ambassador is the head of the embassy and is the primary representative of their government in the host country. A consulate, on the other hand, is a smaller office that is typically located in a major city of the host country. Its main purpose is to provide consular services to citizens of the home country who are traveling or living abroad. These services may include issuing visas, aiding in emergencies, and helping citizens who have lost their passports or are in legal trouble. In summary, embassies are primarily focused on political and diplomatic affairs, while consulates are primarily focused on providing consular services to citizens of the home country in the host country. How embassy is different from consulate? Here are a few points to note: 1) Embassies are generally larger than consulates and are staffed by a team of diplomats while consulates are smaller and have fewer staff members. 2) Embassies are usually located in the capital city of the host country and consulates are located in major cities. 3) The head of an embassy is called an ambassador. The head of a consulate is called a consul. 4) Embassies are responsible for representing the interests of their home country in the host country. Consulates primarily provide services to citizens of the home country who are living or traveling in the host country. 5) Embassies are involved in political and diplomatic affairs. Consulates focus on providing consular services such as issuing visas, helping citizens in emergencies, and assisting citizens who have lost their passports. 6) Ambassadors are usually appointed by the head of state of their home country. Consuls are appointed by the ambassador. 7) While an embassy is considered the official residence of the ambassador and their staff, a consulate is not considered a residence. 8) Embassies and consulates are usually protected by international law, which means that they are not subject to the laws of the host country. Also read: Explained | US reopens embassy in Solomon Islands over three decades after end of Cold War In some cases, a country may have both an embassy and multiple consulates in the same host country. Both embassies and consulates are important in maintaining diplomatic relations between countries and providing services to citizens living or traveling abroad. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India's Consul General in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif Vinesh Kalra passed away at a hospital in Kabul on Monday.

It is learnt that Kalra tested positive for COVID-19, and died of a cardiac arrest at the hospital.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condoled Kalra's death.

"Deeply grieved at the passing away of Shri Vinesh Kalra, Consul General, Mazar-e-Sharif. A conscientious and dedicated colleague, he will be missed by us all. Sincerest condolences to his family," Jaishankar tweeted.

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Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla described Kalra as a dedicated officer who volunteered for a challenging assignment.

"Loss of a dedicated officer who volunteered for a challenging assignment. I spoke to Mrs Monika Kalra conveying heartfelt condolences of all @MEAIndia personnel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time," he tweeted.

Kalra had served in Indian missions in Muscat, Hanoi, Pretoria, Kuala Lumpur and Beijing.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Kalra showed exemplary commitment and dedication to the national cause by volunteering for a posting under difficult conditions.@MEAIndia sincerely condoles passing away of Shri Vinesh Kalra, Consul General, Mazar-e-Sharif.

A sincere, hard working &amp; reliable officer, he showed exemplary commitment &amp; dedication to the national cause by volunteering for a posting under difficult conditions to Afghanistan," he said.

Bagchi said the MEA will extend all possible support to his family.

"He will be remembered fondly and missed by one &amp; all. @MEAIndia will extend all possible support to his family," he tweeted.

India's Consul General in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif Vinesh Kalra passed away at a hospital in Kabul on Monday. It is learnt that Kalra tested positive for COVID-19, and died of a cardiac arrest at the hospital.

India's Consul General in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif Vinesh Kalra passed away at a hospital in Kabul on Monday. It is learnt that Kalra tested positive for COVID-19, and died of a cardiac arrest at the hospital. Also read | India covid crisis: International assistance delivered at AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lady Harding, ITBP, DRDO External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condoled Kalra's death. "Deeply grieved at the passing away of Shri Vinesh Kalra, Consul General, Mazar-e-Sharif. A conscientious and dedicated colleague, he will be missed by us all. Sincerest condolences to his family," Jaishankar tweeted. Deeply grieved at the passing away of Shri Vinesh Kalra, Consul General, Mazar-e-Sharif. A conscientious and dedicated colleague, he will be missed by us all. Sincerest condolences to his family. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2021 × Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla described Kalra as a dedicated officer who volunteered for a challenging assignment. "Loss of a dedicated officer who volunteered for a challenging assignment. I spoke to Mrs Monika Kalra conveying heartfelt condolences of all @MEAIndia personnel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time," he tweeted. Kalra had served in Indian missions in Muscat, Hanoi, Pretoria, Kuala Lumpur and Beijing. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Kalra showed exemplary commitment and dedication to the national cause by volunteering for a posting under difficult conditions.@MEAIndia sincerely condoles passing away of Shri Vinesh Kalra, Consul General, Mazar-e-Sharif. A sincere, hard working & reliable officer, he showed exemplary commitment & dedication to the national cause by volunteering for a posting under difficult conditions to Afghanistan," he said. Bagchi said the MEA will extend all possible support to his family. "He will be remembered fondly and missed by one & all. @MEAIndia will extend all possible support to his family," he tweeted.

India's Consul General in Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif dies after testing positive for Covid

Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-suspicious-packages-sent-to-foreign-embassies-in-australia-report-189125"> attending the Indian mission in Melbourne</a> after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported.

Reports said staff at the consulate general of India were evacuated from the building for about 40 minutes. However, there has been no report of harm to any staff member.

"Several suspicious packages were delivered to embassies and consulates in Canberra and Melbourne on Wednesday,"&nbsp;the Australian federal police said in a statement.

"The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," the Australian police said.

Reports said&nbsp;hazardous material was also sent to the British consulate general in Melbourne including the US, Korean, Swiss and German diplomatic missions.

"We handled the package according to our standard procedures and in close coordination with local authorities ... who are investigating the incident," a spokesman for the US consulate said.

Vic Emergency, a government response agency, reported several instances of hazardous materials being found across the city on Wednesday, including near the Spanish, Japanese, Egyptian, Indian and Pakistani consulates.

"We are liaising closely with the (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation. All our staff are safe and accounted for," said a British High Commission spokesperson.

Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen attending the Indian mission in Melbourne after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported.

Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen attending the Indian mission in Melbourne after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported. Reports said staff at the consulate general of India were evacuated from the building for about 40 minutes. However, there has been no report of harm to any staff member. "Several suspicious packages were delivered to embassies and consulates in Canberra and Melbourne on Wednesday," the Australian federal police said in a statement. "The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," the Australian police said. Reports said hazardous material was also sent to the British consulate general in Melbourne including the US, Korean, Swiss and German diplomatic missions. "We handled the package according to our standard procedures and in close coordination with local authorities ... who are investigating the incident," a spokesman for the US consulate said. Vic Emergency, a government response agency, reported several instances of hazardous materials being found across the city on Wednesday, including near the Spanish, Japanese, Egyptian, Indian and Pakistani consulates. "We are liaising closely with the (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation. All our staff are safe and accounted for," said a British High Commission spokesperson.

Video: Suspicious packages found in foreign missions including Indian consulate in Australia

Consulate General of India, Bali issued a travel advisory for Indians following continuing tremors and high volcanic activity detected inside the volcano on Mount Agung.

The statement mentions that the Indonesian authorities have kept the Mount Agung on the highest level, as volcanic activities continue at a high pace inside the volcano.&nbsp;

It has also been informed that the nature and extent of hazard zone may change at any given time and that Indian nationals in Bali are directed to be alert and updated with the developments through their hotels, airlines and tour operators as well as avoid the hazard zone at all cost.&nbsp;

The officials also suggested that people having plans to travel to Bali must postpone them and if they need to travel at any cost, must consider taking travel insurance for an unforeseen situation such as flight cancellations or diversions.&nbsp;

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Finally, the statement mentions that the travellers must carry sufficient funds to meet any exigencies that may come up.&nbsp;

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Experts said Agung&#39;s recent activity matches the build-up to the earlier disaster, which ejected enough debris - about a billion tonnes - to lower global average temperatures by around 0.3 degrees Celsius for roughly a year.

While the volcano appeared to be belching less ash and smoke on Thursday, experts urged caution and have warned a major eruption could happen at any moment. It has already experienced a series of mini eruptions.

The statement mentions that the Indonesian authorities have kept the Mount Agung on the highest level, as volcanic activities continue at a high pace inside the volcano

Consulate General of India, Bali issued a travel advisory for Indians following continuing tremors and high volcanic activity detected inside the volcano on Mount Agung. The statement mentions that the Indonesian authorities have kept the Mount Agung on the highest level, as volcanic activities continue at a high pace inside the volcano. It has also been informed that the nature and extent of hazard zone may change at any given time and that Indian nationals in Bali are directed to be alert and updated with the developments through their hotels, airlines and tour operators as well as avoid the hazard zone at all cost. The officials also suggested that people having plans to travel to Bali must postpone them and if they need to travel at any cost, must consider taking travel insurance for an unforeseen situation such as flight cancellations or diversions. Also read: Flights resume as Bali's volcano-hit airport reopens Finally, the statement mentions that the travellers must carry sufficient funds to meet any exigencies that may come up. Also watch: Timelapses show smoke billowing from Bali volcano Experts said Agung's recent activity matches the build-up to the earlier disaster, which ejected enough debris - about a billion tonnes - to lower global average temperatures by around 0.3 degrees Celsius for roughly a year. While the volcano appeared to be belching less ash and smoke on Thursday, experts urged caution and have warned a major eruption could happen at any moment. It has already experienced a series of mini eruptions.

Travel advisory issued for Indians following Bali volcanic activity