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PM Disaster Relief Fund surpasses Rs 130 million mark



KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has collected an amount, surpassing Rs 130 million for the earthquake that struck Jajarkot on November 3.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers stated that a total of Rs over 132.23 million from a diverse range of contributors, including individuals, institutions, and organizations has been collected.

Min Bahadur Gurung, the proprietor of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, emerges as the leading contributor, donating the highest amount.

Following closely are prominent entities such as Rastriya Banijya Bank, Global IME Bank, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gorkha Brewery Pvt Ltd, Buddha Air, and Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd, each contributing a commendable one crore rupees.

The CPN-Maoist Center and Nepali Congress secure the third position, depositing 50 lakh rupees each into the fund.

Other contributors include Unified Samajwadi Party, Lumbini Development Fund, Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited, and Everest Bank, each contributing 25 lakhs.

Noteworthy contributions also come from PADT Mandur Sewa (21 lakh 21 thousand 221 rupees), IGI Prudential Insurance Limited (12 lakh 50 thousand rupees), Halesi Tuwachung Municipality of Khotang (11 lakh 51 thousand 100 rupees), and Air Dynasty (11 lakh 11 thousand 111 rupees).

IME Limited, IME Life Insurance Company, Kailash Helicopters Service Limited, and Mahalakshmi Bikash Bank collectively contribute a substantial amount.

Additionally, a list of contributors includes Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City of Sunsari, Nepal SBI Bank Limited, Taragaon Regency Hotel, Begas Recreation Nepal Pvt Ltd, Rewachi International Pvt Ltd, GME Remit Pvt Ltd, Pride Entertainment & Recreation, Mahjong Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Imperial Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Atlantic Recreation Pvt Ltd, Belize Nepal Pvt Ltd, Altitude Air Pvt. Ltd., Muktinath Darshan Pvt. Ltd., and KNP Japan Pvt. Ltd., each depositing five lakhs in the fund.

The collective efforts of these contributors highlight the widespread support and commitment to aiding disaster relief efforts through the Prime Minister’s Fund.

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