King visits Dhankuta, Dharan

August 13, 2005
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His Majesty King Gyanendra being welcomed at Dhankuta during the second day of his unofficial tour of the Eastern region

His Majesty King Gyanendra being welcomed at Dhankuta during the second day of…
His Majesty King Gyanendra visited Dhankuta and Dharan Saturday on the second day of his unofficial tour to the Eastern region.

Thousands of ordinary people, administrative and regional security heads welcomed the King when he arrived in Dhankuta, reports said. Eastern Regional Administrator Jagdish Khadka briefed the King about the security situation and development activities in the Eastern region.

Former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa was also present on the occasion. Dhankuta his Thapa’s hometown.

Earlier this morning, the King visited Dantakali Temple in Bijaypur, Dharan. His Majesty had conversed with the local people lined up for his welcome, reports said.

The King had embarked on an official tour to the Eastern region on Friday “to get acquainted with the current situation there”.