India setups helpline for stranded Indian citizens in Japan

March 16th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI  

New Delhi, Mar 16(ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday setup a helpline for stranded Indian citizens in Japan, following a massive tsunami that struck northeast Japan on Friday.

According to a press release, issued by the MEA the Ministry along with Embassy of India in Tokyo and the Consulate General of India (CGI), Osaka is closely following and monitoring the situation in Japan.

The Help lines have been set up in MEA, Indian Embassy in Tokyo and CGI in Osaka.I. Ministry of External Affairs:Telephone # 2301 53002301 21132301 41042301 8179 II. Embassy of India, Tokyo:Telephone # 0081332622391 to 97III. Consulate General of India, OsakaTelephone (During office hours: + 81662617299 (Emergency contact: Shri Piyush Gupta +819050553344)Help lines will be functional from 0800 to 2000 hrs daily.

Japan is reeling under the devastating effects of a massive earthquake, measuring 9 on the Richter scale.
The Japanese Government has mobilised a widespread rescue effort to deliver food, water and fuel, and pull stranded survivors from buildings and damaged homes. (ANI)

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