Chief Minister Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya CM discusses Bangladesh’s situation with Amit Shah

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday to review the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and its potential implications for India's Northeast region. The high-level meeting, which also included Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, addressed growing concerns among residents in the border areas. Chief Minister Sangma later posted on social media platform X, "The concerns and apprehensions of our people were raised during the m...

July 20, 2024 10:42 AM

405 Indian students evacuated from Bangladesh amid student protests

405 Indian students have been safely evacuated through the Dawki Integrated Check Post, according to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. The evacuation, which took place on Friday, included approximately 80 students from Meghalaya, with the remainder hailing from other parts of India. Chief Minister Sangma reported that the evacuation effort also extended to students from Nepal and Bhutan, as well as tourists caught in the turmoil. "We are aware of the situation in Bangladesh," Sangma said....