PM Modi, Shah assure Mizoram CM of help after two earthquakes hit the state

“Spoke to Mizoram CM Zoramthanga on the situation in the wake of the earthquakes there. Assured all possible support from the Centre,” Modi tweeted on Monday morning.

Updated on: Jun 22, 2020, 15:16:10 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday assured Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga of all help after the remote north-eastern state was struck by two earthquakes, measuring over 5:0 on the Richter scale, in less than 24 hours.

“The Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister have assured that the Centre would help us with whatever we need. We’re grateful that there are no reports of any casualty,” said CM Zoramthanga. (PTI)

“Spoke to Mizoram CM Zoramthanga on the situation in the wake of the earthquakes there. Assured all possible support from the Centre,” Modi tweeted on Monday morning.

According to the state government officials, the tremor, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, struck Mizoram at 4:30 pm on Sunday, and less than 24 hours later another quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, struck at 4:10 am on Monday.

“I’ve spoken to Mizoram CM Zoramthanga to review the situation after the reports of earthquakes in the state. I assured all possible support from the Central government. Praying for everyone’s safety and well being,” Shah tweeted.

State disaster management and rehabilitation department officials said the first quake had its epicentre in Saitual district, while the one that rocked on Monday early morning had its epicentre in Champhai district. Both the districts are located on the Indo-Myanmar border.

“The Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister have assured that the Centre would help us with whatever we need. We’re grateful that there are no reports of any casualty,” said CM Zoramthanga.

“But there have been damages to buildings, churches, etc. I’ve asked the minister in charge of that area to visit and make an assessment of the damage,” he added.

The officials said ceilings of some buildings, including community halls and churches, have caved in, while the walls of several buildings have developed cracks and some water tanks are also affected.

“The local officials have reached the spot to assess the extent of the damage. The exact figure of the damage will be available after they submit their report,” said John LT Sanga, director, disaster management and rehabilitation department, Mizoram.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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