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Arun rural municipality honours 104 people

Arun rural municipality honours 104 people

By Niroj Koirala

Chairperson of Arun Rural Municipality Gajendra Bahadur Karki providing food items to the elderly people of the rural municipality during a programme on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo: Niroj Koirala/THT

BHOJPUR: Arun Rural Municipality in the eastern hilly Bhojpur district has honoured 104 of its denizens who are either elderly, with a disability, or without support. The locals who do not have access to various government allowances were honoured during a programme, said chairperson of the rural municipality Gajendra Bahadur Karki. The rural municipality feted them with Rs 6,000 (Rs 500*12 months) and a special lunch. 'It is our small attempt to promote equality and support those who are in need,' added chairperson Karki. Moreover, they will also be provided with a monthly allowance of Rs 500.