KATHMANDU: CPN Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal today urged the government to provide relief at the earliest to those suffering from cold wave and diarrhoea in Tarai districts.

Expressing sadness at the death of people due to biting cold and diarrhoea in the districts, the former Prime Minister issuing a statement, urged the government to provide relief materials and launch aide operation in the affected districts.

"Attention has been paid to the reports of the death of many people due to cold and diarrhoea," said the statement.