Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

24 from Meghalaya stranded in Rajasthan return home

First Published: 12th May, 2020 16:05 IST

24 state residents including students from Meghalaya who were stranded in Rajasthan reached capital city Shillong on Tuesday. Among these, 2 persons hails from East Jaintia Hills while the rest

24 state residents including students from Meghalaya who were stranded in Rajasthan reached capital city Shillong on Tuesday.

Among these, 2 persons hails from East Jaintia Hills while the rest belongs to East Khasi Hills. Local authorities said that those who have returned were being sent to home quarantine after proper screening and registration.

Meanwhile, a few students were sent to institutional quarantine following request of their parents.

It may be mentioned that over 8,000 students and workers hailing from Meghalaya are stranded in different parts of the country and are expected to return to state in the second phase.

In the first phase over 3,030 state residents had returned from different parts of the Northeast.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Busy Umiam Bridge back to its original position after initial renovation work: CM Conrad Sangma

DCs of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts had requested the PWD to identify alternate routes to ensure smooth movement of traffic while the repair work in on

02nd May 2024
Banner
Meghalaya petrol bomb attacks: Asked DGP to ensure such incidents do not repeat, says Dy CM Prestone Tynsong

Since April 3, there have been 5 petrol bomb attacks – 4 in Shillong and one in Jowai and two attacks took place in the Shillong Sadar police station and Rynjah Police station today, May 1.

01st May 2024
Banner
Petrol bombs the new weapon of violence in Meghalaya?

Meghalaya reported 7 petrol bomb attacks in less than a month. Two of these attacks were reported today

01st May 2024
Banner
Petrol bombs hurled at police stations, govt office in Shillong, second incident in less than a week

The bombs were hurled at office of the Meghalaya Construction Corporation and Shillong Sadar police station and Rynjah police station

01st May 2024
Banner
No load shedding plans yet: Meghalaya Power Minister AT Mondal 

“As of now we have not gone for any load shedding, we are working towards ensuring that we do not have to opt for load shedding,” Power Minister AT Mondal said.

29th April 2024