The Dean of School of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Prachand Man Pradhan was invited as a speaker at the International Symposium on "Earthquake Risk Reduction in the Himalayan Region", jointly organized by the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Kritipur Municipality, University of Bristol and National Society of Earthquake Technology Nepal (NSET). The Symposium was held at Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu on 27^th and 28^th of January, 2025 to mark the 27^th Earthquake Safety Day. Prof. Pradhan delivered a presentation on Property Characterization on Brick, Mortar and Brick Masonry: Case study of Kathmandu, Nepal, on 28^th Jan. on behalf of Manmohan Technical University. The inauguration of the program was done by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Prakash Man Singh.