The Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu has confirmed the safety of Sri Lankans living in Nepal following a devastating earthquake in the western region.
The embassy reported that the Sri Lankans are located at a safe distance from the earthquake's epicenter.
According to the embassy, there are approximately 100 Sri Lankans currently residing in Nepal, with 40 of them being students in Pokhara and 10 in Kathmandu.
The remaining individuals are professionals and their family members working in international organizations and private entities in Kathmandu.
Moreover, the embassy mentioned that no foreign nationals, including Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting Lumbini, were reported dead or injured in the earthquake.
