Police say they want to maintain general record of people but rights activists call it an act of privacy infringement.

The transport department had earlier decided to allow licence applicants to use their own vehicles but officials have again reverted to the old rule ‘under pressure from driving schools’.

Conservationists say the job of retrofitting the clock tower should be given to local government as the National Reconstruction Authority’s term is expiring in three months.

Health experts have advised against reopening schools as Covid-19 situation has not improved.

Officials say they were under pressure from private school operators and a few parents to reopen schools.

Government has yet to identify the prospective beneficiaries.

Most private schools in the Capital are being run in rented buildings with small rooms and little open space. Imposinghealth protocol and maintaining distance is thus difficult.

Security officials say arrests were made to maintain law and order situation and to prevent any untoward incident.

Rampant river encroachment, unmanaged constructions and bad drainage to blame, experts say.

Water levels in various rivers have risen unprecedentedly.

Over 700,000 applications are in the backlog. Under new rules, examinees will not be failed for minor mistakes.

Health experts warn of consequences after authorities decided to lift restrictions permitting most social and economic activities.

City is reportedly preparing to reopen schools next week. Stakeholders suspect the decision is guided by vested interests.

Local governments can allow schools to run in-person classes by following health protocols.

Shakya blames damaged road to Sisdole for the mess. City has agreed to pay the Department of Roads for repairing the road to Sisdole landfill site.

They have accused the government of letting other businesses open and restricting only theirs.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City officials say the road to Sisdole landfill site has been damaged by rains so garbage won’t be picked up until the rains stop.

Seventy-five businesses and entities owe the City Rs 600 million in taxes, say officials.

Online orders from restaurants and fast food, including takeaway or home delivery, have been restricted after 8pm.

Traffic police officials attribute the drop to reduced public mobility and fewer checks.