गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Beirut explosion: All Nepalis safe International Beirut explosion: All Nepalis safe KathmanduPati August 06, 2020 Kathmandu- No Nepali national has been injured in the explosion at the main dry port of Beirut in Lebanon, said the government. Saying Nepalis in Beirut are safe, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bharatraj Poudyal, informed Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), “All Nepalis in Beirut are safe. Nepali Embassy in Cairo is in continuous contact with non-resident consul general and the Non-Resident Nepali Association in Beirut.” Meanwhile, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, has said that he was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and destruction of properties by devastating explosionin Beirut yesterda. He expressed heartfelt condolences, deep sympathies and solidarity to the bereaved families as well as the government and people of Lebanon. A total of 135 people lost their lives and more than 4,000 people were injured in a powerful explosion occurred on Tuesday. There are around 12,000 Nepalis in Lebanon in course of overseas employment. RSS Write your comments RELATED NEWS Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US South Korea pledges continued flood recovery support Government expands domestic jobs to reduce migration WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post UN Resident Coordinator meets Foreign Minister 606 foreign tourists still missing after Bhotekoshi floods Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around
