गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Home Minister directs to swiftly rescue stranded tourists Politics Home Minister directs to swiftly rescue stranded tourists KathmanduPati October 21, 2021 FIle photo KATHMANDU – Home Minister Balkrishna Khand has directed the concerned agencies to promptly rescue foreign tourists being stranded in different parts of the country due to flooding, landslide and inundation after the recent incessant rains. The Home Minister on Thursday directed the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, National Investigation Department and Nepal Army to swiftly rescue foreign nationals being entrapped in different areas due to rain-triggered disaster. “The security agencies have been effortful to carry out search, rescue, recovery and relief operations to save the lives of citizens. We have received information that foreign tourists and visitors have also been stuck in different areas. I request the security agencies to pay special attention to rescue foreign people who are on a Nepal visit”, the Home Minister said. Recently media outlets are abuzz with the news that several mountaineers and tourists visiting different areas have been stranded due to heavy rains. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Government change is merely a rumour; work with confidence: PM… Anti-constitutional activities will not be accepted: Home Minister Lekhak Heinous crimes committed during conflict cannot be condoned: PM Oli Constitution amendment necessary for political stability: Prachanda Govt. urges agitating teachers to return to classroom Home Minister orders investigation into woman’s death in Siraha Top Headlines Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal1 Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy2 Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters3 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’4 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy5 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet6 PM Oli extends New Year greetings7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? This time’s Teej, social distancing please!