News DeskLast Updated: 01 March 2026, 05:04 PM ISTShare The primary aim of the helpdesk is to disseminate verified information received from the Central and state governments and to coordinate assistance in the event of emergencies A departure road of of the Dubai International Airport lies deserted after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026 (Photo: AP/PTI)Thiruvananthapuram: A 24-hour special helpdesk set up by NORKA Roots in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict has received 381 calls as of 11.30am on Sunday, officials said. The facility was established following directions from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to assist Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) and their families amid escalating tensions in the region. According to a statement from the CMO, 137 of the calls originated from abroad, while 244 were made from within India.
