Communications Minister Dr Timilsina instructs to bring disaster-disrupted NTC services into operation
Summary
Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina has directed Nepal Telecom to quickly restore services disrupted by floods and landslides across the country. Nepal Telecom says 1,002 of the affected 1,132 sites are back online, while 130 remain out of operation.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina instructed Nepal Telecom to restore disrupted services immediately using alternative measures where needed.
- Floods and landslides damaged 1,132 telephone towers across the country between August 24 and 27.
- Nepal Telecom says 1,002 sites have been reactivated so far, while 130 sites remain non-operational.
- Technical teams, equipment and transport arrangements are being deployed to restore service in affected districts.
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