DHARAN — A committee has been registered in Dharan to protect and manage burial and cremation sites used by the Yakthung Limbu community.
Committee secretary Amit Thebe announced the registration through social media on 15 October 2026, describing it as the culmination of nearly three years of effort. According to Thebe, the Yakthung Limbu Burial and Cremation Site Protection Committee was registered with the local government under Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City’s Organisation Registration Act, 2077 BS.
The committee aims to improve the management of burial and cremation sites in Dharan, which has a substantial Yakthung Limbu population. Thebe said it would coordinate with relevant government bodies while safeguarding the community’s inherent right to practise its cultural traditions.
He thanked Dharan’s acting mayor, Aindra Bikram Begha, administration division chief Bed Prasad Sapkota and others who supported the registration process. He also acknowledged the sustained efforts of Santosh Limbu, Santosh Siring Chongbang and Santa Thebe.
Thebe further expressed gratitude to advocate Kamal Chongbang Kyaba, committee chairperson Dil Kumar Siring, joint secretary Samrit Maden Yakthumba, treasurer Yamuna Subba and other supporters.
The committee plans to hold discussions with Kiyachu Nepal, Yachu Nepal, Yuma Samyo Mahasabha Nepal, Kirat Yakthung Chumlung and other Yakthung community and clan organisations.
Thebe said the committee would seek constructive support and suggestions from all stakeholders as it moves forward with protecting and managing the sites.
