The Indian Consulate in New York [US], New York, has announced that it will remain open throughout the year, including weekends and other holidays, to address the "emergency needs" of people, said the Consulate General of India, New York, in a press release. Said that it will be open from 2 pm to 4 pm during all holidays from May 10. The Consulate will remain open from 2 PM to 4 PM during all holidays (including Saturdays/Sundays and other public holidays) to deal with emergency situations. requirement of the general public from May 10, 2024," the release said https://x.com/IndiainNewYork/status/178904082542011606 [https://x.com/IndiainNewYork/status/1789040825420116068" It is reiterated that this The facility is for people with genuine emergencies and not for routine consular services,'' it said, adding that the Indian Mission has advised applicants to contact the Consulate's emergency helpline number: +1-917- before coming to the Consulate for emergency services. Advised to call 815- 7066. The objective is to ascertain the need for supporting documents for these services and ensure that they fall in the category of emergency services, which cannot be postponed until the next working day of the Consulate. Notably, this facility is only for emergency travel needs. Documents like emergency visa, emergency certificate (emergency service fee will be charged from the applicant for emergency visa for same day travel to India and for transportation of mortal remains to be sent on the same day, this has been the practice, the Consulate General said).