17 Meghalaya students trapped in Ukraine, State Govt asks for Centre’s help
First Published: 26th February, 2022 10:37 IST
The Meghalaya government has shot off a letter to the Ministry of External Affairs to rescue the stranded students from the state in war-torn Ukraine. The government also urged the
The Meghalaya government has shot off a letter to the Ministry of External Affairs to rescue the stranded students from the state in war-torn Ukraine. The government also urged the MEA to ensure the safe return of all citizens hailing from Meghalaya.
Meanwhile, Meghalaya chief secretary Rebecca V Suchiang informed that a total of 17 students from Meghalaya are currently trapped in Ukraine.
Also Read: ULFA-I’s peace push ploy to regroup?
The government has also issued helpline numbers for stranded students and persons hailing from Meghalaya stranded there.
Notably, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had also shared the helpline numbers yesterday on social media. Meanwhile, parents of stranded students from Meghalaya are also worried over the prevailing conditions in war-torn Ukraine.
WATCH:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Naga Civil Society Organisation In Manipur Condemns Brutal Attack on Senapati District Students Association Executives
23rd December 2024
Live Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Key Decisions in Assam Cabinet, Orders Action Against Govt Employees Misusing Orunodoi Scheme
23rd December 2024
Live Arunachal: 80-Year-Old Man Walks 5 km to Donate Vegetables to School Hostel, Exemplifying Selfless Humanity
23rd December 2024
Live Shops Are Brimming With Festive Decorations Including Stars, Christmas Tree in Tripura Ahead of Christmas
23rd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Union MoS Kamlesh Paswan Distributes Appointment Letters to 124 Candidates in Shillong
The newly recruited individuals will serve in various government departments, including eight key ministries and organisations.
23rd December 2024
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh Emphasizes Preserving Shillong’s Colonial Heritage
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has underscored the importance of these preservation efforts, particularly the mapping of heritage sites.
21st December 2024
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.
21st December 2024
Captain Williamson Sangma University to Launch Tribal Studies Department to Protect Meghalaya’s Endangered Languages
To ensure a smooth rollout, the Vice-Chancellor has been directed to prioritise the formation of key departments and academic programs.
21st December 2024
Meghalaya Minister Paul Lyngdoh Concerned Over Lack of Progress in Border Talks with Assam, Says Assam’s Response ‘Not Encouraging’
Earlier, the two governments had signed an agreement to resolve their 50-year-old border disputes in six of the 12 areas.
21st December 2024