Annapurna Rural Municipality Declares Public Holiday for Nirmal Purja
Summary
Annapurna Rural Municipality in Myagdi declared a public holiday in mourning the death of Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who died during his ascent of Broad Peak in Pakistan.
Key Points
- Annapurna Rural Municipality has declared a public holiday on Monday in mourning of mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
- Nirmal Purja, known as 'Nims Dai', died in an avalanche during his ascent of Pakistan's Broad Peak.
- Purja was born in Dana, Annapurna-3 in Myagdi district.
- The public holiday applies to all offices, wards, health institutions, and schools except essential services.
- Purja's contributions to Nepali mountaineering and his global recognition were highlighted in the notice.
