<p> Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala today warned people of stern action if they were found misusing quake relief funds.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I am committed to allow government authorities to take legal action to those taking illegal benefit in this time of crisis", said Koirala.<br /><br />He asked the citizens to inform the government about misuse of the relief aid, black marketing and hoarding for urgent legal action.<br /><br />Nepal is grappling with large-scale rehabilitation and reconstruction after the April 25 monster temblor flattened buildings, uprooted electric trees and brought down trees besides killing nearly 9,000 people.<br /><br />A total of 247 aftershocks with 4 or more magnitude have also kept people on edge, who have been forced to stay in the open despite the monsoon season just days away.<br /><br />Two mild aftershocks were felt near Kathmandu this morning, with a 4-magnitude aftershock recorded at 11.29 pm and epicentre at Sindhupalchowk district, 85 km east of Kathmandu, and another 4.3-magnitude recorded at 4.34 am and epicentre at Dolakha district.<br /><br />The intensity of the aftershocks have gradually decreased after the 7.3-magnitude tremor that jolted the nation on the afternoon of May 12.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the government has decided to utilise public land for the rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.<br /><br />Minister for Industry Mahesh Basnet told reporters that with rescue and relief works coming to a final stage, the government is now focusing on the rehabilitation, reinstatement and reconstruction works.<br /><br />"Rehabilitation is the most essential work at this time around and the time now is to muster mettle through transformation of grief," he said</p>
<p> Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala today warned people of stern action if they were found misusing quake relief funds.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I am committed to allow government authorities to take legal action to those taking illegal benefit in this time of crisis", said Koirala.<br /><br />He asked the citizens to inform the government about misuse of the relief aid, black marketing and hoarding for urgent legal action.<br /><br />Nepal is grappling with large-scale rehabilitation and reconstruction after the April 25 monster temblor flattened buildings, uprooted electric trees and brought down trees besides killing nearly 9,000 people.<br /><br />A total of 247 aftershocks with 4 or more magnitude have also kept people on edge, who have been forced to stay in the open despite the monsoon season just days away.<br /><br />Two mild aftershocks were felt near Kathmandu this morning, with a 4-magnitude aftershock recorded at 11.29 pm and epicentre at Sindhupalchowk district, 85 km east of Kathmandu, and another 4.3-magnitude recorded at 4.34 am and epicentre at Dolakha district.<br /><br />The intensity of the aftershocks have gradually decreased after the 7.3-magnitude tremor that jolted the nation on the afternoon of May 12.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the government has decided to utilise public land for the rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.<br /><br />Minister for Industry Mahesh Basnet told reporters that with rescue and relief works coming to a final stage, the government is now focusing on the rehabilitation, reinstatement and reconstruction works.<br /><br />"Rehabilitation is the most essential work at this time around and the time now is to muster mettle through transformation of grief," he said</p>