250 Assamese people missing in Nepal

 Over 250 people hailing from the state are believed to have been missing after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake originated in Nepal on Saturday. They, mostly, were on visit to Kathmandu for eye treatment. 

A 6 member family from Morigaon district has been missing in the capital city of Nepal after the massive tremor on Saturday. Hailing from Sapbari area, they were on visit to Kathmandu for eye treatment. "Despite efforts we have been failing to get them over telephone," family members told Assam Times.