In a statement, the Melbourne Malayalee Federation expressed its condolences, describing Mr Thomas’s death as a significant loss for both his family and the wider community.

Police said Ferzil Babu had been missing since 1 May 2024 after he went rock fishing at The Gap, a well-known fishing spot at Taiharuru.

Each forged certificate was sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 2,700, while investigators say some buyers paid as much as AUD 3,600 to AUD 7,300, generating crores of rupees in illegal profits.

The initiative aimed to nurture a Sewa Manobhav—a spirit of selfless service—among young participants, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and Dharma.

Born and raised in Kerala, Jinson completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery before moving to Darwin in 2015.

The devastating fire claimed the lives of Indian men hailing from Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

The Sydney Malayalee Association confirmed the identities of the victims as 35-year-old Marwa Hashim and 38-year-old Nirsha Haris in a heartfelt Facebook post.

“The opportunity will help students to access facilities and resources in both Australia and India fostering knowledge and expertise exchange across various academic disciplines.”

The film follows an extraordinary group of western Sydney musicians as they prepare for a performance, unfurling the fascinating story behind their connection to the instrument.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Nipah virus is caused by fruit bats and is potentially fatal to humans as well as animals.