Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has announced a special relief package including a fund of Rs 10 million to the fire victims of Sankranti Bazaar in Tehrathum district. The prime minister made such announcement during his visit to Sankranti Bazaar area on Tuesday.

Addressing a local gathering, Prime Minister Dahal announced a special relief package for the fire victims to reconstruct their destroyed houses and businesses, including collateral-free low interest loan scheme.

The prime minister said the government will soon provide fire engines for the district, noting that Sankranti Bazaar suffered would not have suffered a huge loss if there were fire engines to respond to the fire.

A massive fire had broke out at Sankranti Bazaar on December 16, destroying 32 houses and rendering 56 families homeless. Properties worth around Rs 141 million were destroyed.

Prime Minister Dahal also said that he has directed the Energy Ministry to expedite works for Tamor Hydropower Project and drinking water projects in Sakranti Bazaar and Myaglung, the district headquarters.