Palpa, Dec. 11 -- A senior citizens' school has come into operation in ward 5 of Rampur Municipality of Palpa, a hill district of Lumbini Province.

The institution-Rampur Senior Citizens' School-was inaugurated amid a function at Ramghat on Wednesday. According to Raman Bahadur Thapa, mayor of Rampur Municipality, the school aims primarily to promote the exchange of experience, skills and knowledge, while also honouring senior citizens.

A total of Rs 12.6 million-with the contribution of federal, provincial and local governments as well as local people-has been spent so far for the construction of the school. Mayor Thapa said the school is expected to help senior citizens lead dignified and active lives, while contributing to the preser...