NA members draw govt.’s attention to contemporary issues

Kathmandu, July 8: National Assembly (NA) members have drawn the government’s attention towards preparedness for risk reduction of monsoon-induced incidents as well as for relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

During the zero hour of the Upper House meeting today, Goma Devi Timilsina said the government’s preparation for disaster risk reduction was not adequate even after getting information in priori about disaster.

Similarly, Rajendra Laxmi Gaire urged the government to emphatically put in place rescue operation, stating that flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept away some people, Miteri bridge linking Nepal and China as well as vehicles and containers.

Noting that women’s rights are being violated in Afghanistan, Bishnu Bahadur Biswokarma opined that Nepal should raise this issue.

Likewise, Durga Kumari Gurung drew government’s attention towards increasing risk of wild animal attacks in Bardiya.

Nara Bahadur Bista put forth his view that all political parties should stand together when it comes to the issue of disaster risk reduction and management.

Natayan Dutta Mishra asked the government to end shortage of chemical fertilizer.

Similarly, Yubaraj Sharma stressed the need for early enactment of the School Education Bill and urged the government to remain serious about the protest of doctors.