Kathmandu, April 25 -- A minute's silence was observed for 8,969 victims who lost their lives on April 25 2015, in the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale a decade ago.

Nepal, following a candlelight vigil on Friday, recounted the harrowing memory of the devastation a decade later as the Himalayan nation commemorated the disaster.

Standing below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell down during the earthquake a decade ago, killing dozens, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli commemorated those killed in the natural disaster.

"At 11:56 AM, with epicentre at Barpak of Gorkha, a devastating earthquake had shaken the nation. It caused huge devastation, resulting in damage to property and lives. I would like to pay my tribute to t...