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India hands over second consignment of relief materials to Banke flood victims

KATHMANDU, Oct 10: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu handed the second consi...

By Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 10: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu handed the second consignment of relief materials to Nepal in continuation of the Government of India’s support to families affected by devastating flood and landslides in Nepal.


Issuing a statement, the embassy said that the Second Secretary Narayan Singh on behalf of the Government of India handed over the relief materials to Assistant Chief District Officer of Banke Datta Raj Hamal.


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According to the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, the consignment of 21.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance comprising essential hygiene supplies, medicines, mosquito nets, life jackets, sleeping mats, food items, gum boot, inflatable rubber boat and motor was transported to Nepalgunj from India on Wednesday. Further consignments of relief materials are expected to arrive in the coming days.


“The Government of India continues to remain in touch with the Government of Nepal to extend all support and assistance in the aftermath of devastation caused by the recent floods and landslide,” the statement added.


 

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