Nepal, Jan. 25 -- Mingmar Lama, an earthquake victim of Helambu in Sindhupalchok district, has returned the relief amount provided by the government for the reconstruction of his quake-damaged house.

Mingmar, who is also ward chairman of Helambu, returned the amount to the District Project Implementation Unit of the National Reconstruction Authority saying that he has another house to live in. "During a housing aid orientation programme, I came to know that people who owned houses cannot take reconstruction aid," said Mingmar. Hyalmo Sanskriti Village had launched a campaign requesting people to return relief amount if they have suitable homes to live in. "People, who have their houses in the Capital, are also planning to return the aid,...