- Friday, 24 April 2026
Rs 280 million deposited in PM's disaster relief fund
Kathmandu, Jan
3: Rs 280 million has been collected in the Prime Minister's disaster relief
fund dedicated to Jajarkot earthquake victims.
Spokesperson at
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Narayan Prasad Bhatta,
informed the Fund had collected over Rs 279.89 million so far. It was possible
with the generosity of over 117 depositors- individuals and associations
combined.
A 6.4 magnitude
earthquake had occurred two months back- on November 3- with its epicenter at
Barekot, Jajarkot. The disaster claimed the lives of over 150 people.
Similarly, more
than 67,000 households have been affected by the quake.(RSS)
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