Chand distributes relief aid to landslide victims

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KATHMANDU, Dec. 10: Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand distributed cash, clothing and foodgrains as part of the relief package to the families of the landslide victims of Bamtibhandar VDC ward No 1 Thapragaun of Ramechhap district here today.

A total of 41 were buried in the landslide in the village on August 21 this year.

On the occasion Prime Minister Chand expressing sorrow over the loss of lives and property in the landslides extended heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families.

It will help develop the feeling of cooperation throughout the country when the local people and the social workers form natural relief committee and collect and distribute the relief packages to the victims, he said.

Stating that there is the need of mutual cooperation in the country today Prime Minister said and appreciated the contributions of the people who helped collect the relief package.

A total of Rs. 642,000 was distributed in A, B and C three categories with Rs. 23,000, 15,000 and 6,000 respectively on the occasion.

The Prime Minister distributed the relief package to the landslide victim of "A" category while member of the Raj Parishad Standing Committee Lamu Pasang Sherpa and former minister Tsering Lama distributed relief package to the "B" and "C" categories respectively.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Chand gave away letters of appreciation to those providing over Rs. 10,000 to establish a revolving fund to establish Siddheshwor Higher Secondary School.

The programme was held under the chairmanship of Ang Tsering Lama.

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