More funds pour into PM's Natural Disaster Relief Fund for quake victims
Kathmandu, May 12, The Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund on Monday saw more
funds arriving for the ongoing relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts in the
aftermath of the 7.6 magnitude April 25 earthquake.
The
representatives from the Asian Development Bank, Surya Nepal, Everest Bank and
Silver Heritage handed over the amounts to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala amid a
function held at latter's official residence in Baluwatar.
Asian Development
Bank Country Director Kenichi Yokoyama on behalf of his bank handed over 3
million US dollars to PM Koirala. On the occasion, PM Koirala expressed
gratitude to the ADB for lending assistance to Nepali people affected by the
earthquake. ADB Country Director Yokoyama conveyed ADB President Takehiko
Nakao's condolences to the bereaved family members and expressed grief and
solidarity with the affected Nepali people.
In the message,
ADB President Nakao said the Bank was with Nepali people and the government at
this time of grief, and that it would lend more support in relief,
rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts after assessing the details of the
destruction.
Surya Nepal's 100 million
Meanwhile, Surya
Nepal handed over Rs 100 million to the PM's Natural Disaster Relief Fund. The
company's executive officer Rabi KC handed over a cheque of Rs 100 million to
PM Koirala amid a programme held at PM's official residence in Baluwatar.
Everest Bank donates Rs 5 million
Everest Bank has
donated Rs 5 million for PM's Natural Disaster Rescue Fund. Bank's
Administrative Board member Dr Balgopal Vaidya handed over the cheque bearing
the amount to PM Koirala.
Silver Heritage
donates Rs 2.2 million
The Silver Heritage Pvt Ltd provided an
assistance of Rs 2.2 million for PM's Natural Disaster Relief Fund. Company's
representative handed over the cheque bearing the amount to PM Koirala.