BABIYACHAUR: Nepalis living in the United Kingdom (UK) have provided a monetary support to set up a library in their hometown in Myagdi district.

A library was recently set up at Gharamdi Lower Secondary School in Histan VDC in the district.

The Nepalis in the UK contributed Rs 430,972 for the establishment of the library that aims to inspire students' interest with studies, said the school principal Tirtha Bahadur Pun.

There are around 1,000 books on the subjects of history, literature, political science and religion among others in the library.  Apart from the students, the villagers too come to expand their knowledge and broaden their horizons, shared Principal Pun.