The massive earthquake with its epicentre at Phokad in Nepal, today morning, has devastated the city of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal and hundreds of lives have been lost. In U.P. and Bihar, border states in India, also many lives have been lost. In Kathmandu, many buildings including heritage buildings had collapsed. Full details are still not available. In Delhi also, there was a mild tremour.

I contacted Com. Tankalal Shrestha, former President of Telecom Union, TEAN and conveyed our grief and shared sorrow. Other comrades could not be contacted since the mobile connections were beyond reach. 

Indian Government and the people have to fully support and provide all help to our neighbor country  with out any delay. it is reported that the government has already started rescue and help operations. All help should be provided. 

We share the great tragedy of the people of Nepal.