15-21 May 2015 #758

Relief superstar

Annapurna Post, 12 May

Under the initiative of Nepali actor Rajesh Hamal, relief materials worth Rs 1.6 billion was brought to Nepal on two chartered FedEx Express aircrafts, first of which landed on Saturday and the second on Monday. The relief materials which contained large volumes of IV solutions, medicines, surgical supplies and other medical essentials was sent by American non-profit medical organisation, Direct Relief. The medical supplies will be handed to Nepali NGO Possible that has been working to provide free quality healthcare to people in far-west Nepal.

Actor Rajesh Hamal was present at Tribhuwan International Airport on Monday evening to receive the aid from chairman and CEO of Direct Relief, Thomas Tighe.

“FedEx has waived Rs 75 million, the fare of both the aircrafts as their commitment to helping the earthquake victims of Nepal,” informed SP Kalaunee of Possible.

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