A motley crew of people and political talk at Capital protest
Thousands attended Friday’s rally called by Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party against Oli’s House dissolution move. But not everyone was there to protest.
Thousands attended Friday’s rally called by Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party against Oli’s House dissolution move. But not everyone was there to protest.
Police ask house owners in Kathmandu Valley to remain vigilant while renting out rooms and flats.
On Monday night, a back-hoe loader was caught digging the historic pond. Heritage conservationists protested, but Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya was not at his office.
Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union says that members of the city police have been earning hundreds of thousands of rupees every month by intimidating street businesses.
Many schools in the Valley have resumed classes from Sunday but virologists say the move is risky.
While Lalitpur Metropolitan City authorities have adopted a much gentler way to manage street vendors, their counterparts in Kathmandu are still resorting to brute force.
Motorists dismiss the vans as a mere gimmick unless there are enough of them to cover the entire city.
Conservationists say problem arose as the pond does not have an outlet. They suggest use of natural methods such as introduction of fish to remove the algae naturally.
Officials say the airport authority has not been cooperating fully to allow road widening work on its land due to security concerns.
Businesses should provide affordable services, but not compromise on standards, experts say.
Rickshaw drivers who are dependent on foreign tourists for their income, find themselves in trouble even five months after the lifting of the lockdown. Authorities not concerned about their plight, they say.
Traffic police say their CCTV cameras don’t work without proper lighting, road users feel unsafe.
Every day, around 200 people caught flouting traffic rules take online classes conducted by the division office.
According to Sankata Club which had installed 420 umbrellas overhead three weeks ago on a 150-metre stretch attracted too many people affecting businesses and daily lives of local residents.
Sanobharyang and Sallaghari offices have only one mechanical supervisor each to run emissions tests. Their absence means no service.
While youngsters throng the street to take photos and video, residents face disruptions.
Traffic police requests public not to come out with their vehicles with leaders scheduled to address a mass meeting near Bhrikutimandap at 1 pm.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is restoring the centuries-old pond as a recreation centre complete with small artificial ponds at four corners and a fountain at the centre.
Just 15 minutes of traffic jam in core city areas could cause at least two hours of snarl-ups in various parts of the Valley.
The division office in the past week has booked over 400 people for driving under the influence of alcohol but virologists say using breathalysers is too risky.