Contractor misses deadline of Gorkha Durbar reconstruction for the second time
The local residents put the blame for the delay on the contractor company and the Department of Archeology.
The local residents put the blame for the delay on the contractor company and the Department of Archeology.
Only 16 families have moved to the new settlement built for 573 earthquake-displaced families in Gupsipakha, Gorkha, till date.
The rural municipality has initiated ‘Employment Programme for Relief’ through all its ward offices.
The local units decided to run vaccination campaigns after five cases of measles were reported recently.
Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality has decided to accept only money and medical equipment from donors.
Local administration still searching for other trekkers in the area.
Villagers have more faith in the messages provided by Katuwals than those broadcast on radio and television, say village officials.
Many farmers of Gorkha Municipality especially those in Ward No. 5 are facing difficulties to irrigate their fields as the water level of the Daraudi river has decreased over the years.
Five years since the earthquakes destroyed existing structures, police posts in rural Gorkha are operating from tents.
The municipality has been using the forest area in Hattigauda as a dumping site without proper disposal system, which has led to waste pollution in the forest, say locals.
Under the Maitiko Poshilo Kosheli Karyakram, women will receive a package consisting of a crate of eggs, one kg legumes, a nail cutter, soaps and a carry bag worth Rs 4,500 to 5,000.
Besides Chumnubri’s students, children from Uhiya, Gumda, Kashigaun and Kerauja of Dharche Rural Municipality also study at the school.
Archeologically important, naturally beautiful and culturally significant, boasting historic palaces, monuments, and temples, Gorkha has it all.
Arjun Magar had been serving in the Indian Army for the past four years.
The Department of Archaeology is preparing to extend the contract.