Prime Minister directs to provide immediate relief to Bajhang earthquake victims

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has given the direction to provide immediate relief to the people affected by the earthquake in Bajhang.

Prime Minister Dahal has also instructed the subordinate agencies to make necessary arrangements for rescue and management.

Speaking in the 12th meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council held on Thursday, the Prime Minister said it is necessary for all three levels of the government, civil society, political parties and the public to coordinate to deal with these crises.

The Prime Minister has also said that there will be no shortage of relief, rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and reconstruction on behalf of the government.