Mizoram govt decides to provide aid to Bangladeshi refugees
First Published: 23rd November, 2022 16:21 IST
Mizoram cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga took the crucial decision on humanitarian grounds.
The Mizoram government has decided to extend all possible humanitarian assistance to almost 300 Bangladeshi refugees taking shelther in the Parva village near Simeinasora in Lawngtlai district. The Mizoram cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga, also expressed sympathy towards the plight of the refugees.
It has been learnt that following the meeting Lawngtlai Deputy Commissioner Ashok Srivastava has been instructed to make all necessary arrangements for extending relief to the refugees who are mostly ethnic Mizos, sharing the same cultural identity.
A relief committee has also been formed to provide necessary relief to the refugees till the district administration swings into action.
Reports suggest that over 300 more refugees had been proceeding towards Mizoram from the jungles in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
READ ALSO: 272 Bangladeshi Refugees Take Shelter in Church and Primary School in Mizoram
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw to Flag Off 3 Trains From Guwahati, Inaugurate Projects Today
03rd January 2025
Live BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma “Rested”; Gill, Krishna in as Bumrah-Led India Decide to Bat Against Australia at Sydney
03rd January 2025
Live Meghalaya: Garo community welcomes New Year 2025 with Song Krittan
03rd January 2025
Live Tripura CM Inaugurates 13-day Agartala Book Fair 2025
03rd January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Aizawl Police Arrests 12 For Flouting Firecracker Ban on Jan 1
The arrests and the registration of cases were for illegal use and bursting of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials.
02nd January 2025
Aizawl Bans Firecrackers in New Year Celebrations for Clean Air
Surprise checks on shops, warehouses, and transport services have led to the seizure of firecrackers worth Rs 23.38 lakh.
31st December 2024
“Northeast is topmost priority of PM”: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Since 2014, when PM Modi became the PM, his goal has been 'Act East', said the Minister
29th December 2024
Centre Asks Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram to Monitor Foreigners’ Activities Closely
The Union Home Ministry urged state governments to ensure full compliance and to sensitize all relevant authorities.
25th December 2024
5 States Get New Governors in Recent Reshuffle, Ajay Kumar Bhalla Appointed as Manipur Governor
General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, has been appointed as the new Governor of Mizoram.
24th December 2024