Two petitions were filed at the Supreme Court against the government’s decision to release a large sum of money from the state coffers to the temple.

Prime minister had pledged Rs 300 million to install a golden jalahari at the temple.

The incident highlights some major problems with the city’s traffic system, experts say.

Officials at the Kathmandu Metropolitan City say they are unaware of the matter.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started clearing a part of Khula Manch at the instruction of the Prime Minister's Office.

Conservationists and local residents say trust is working against Ancient Monument Preservation Act that prohibits changes to structures over 100 years old.

They were wanted by the law on various criminal charges, including drug peddling, contraband trafficking and operating hundi business.

Activists and community members want Kathmandu officials to take initiative to bring order to the area.

A 22 km-long cycleway is being built in Lalitpur in the second phase but Kathmandu has so far failed to carry out its plan to build cycle lanes.

As the City plans to open it next week, it will reduce traffic snarls during political protests, and the open area will give people space to express themselves in a democratic society.

Political parties and their leaders are interested in mass protests, but the people, including the participants of such demonstrations, say they are not.

Officials say obstruction at Swayambhu and land acquisition dispute at Maharajgunj have obstructed the second phase of road expansion work.

To remain afloat during the pandemic, the zoo has already cut down staff numbers and announced pay cuts.

While commuters see it as a traffic nuisance, supporters rally behind the prime minister.

Traffic fines can now be paid without standing in long queues, officials say.

Initially there had been criticism of a woman being appointed a priest but that has gradually died down. Her ancestors had been pujaris at the temple for generations.

Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan says this is a step forward to make the metropolis a ‘smart city’.

Parents who no longer could afford to send their kids to private schools as their incomes were shrunk by the pandemic are now looking at the government school as an alternative.

Two years after the safety audit report was submitted, officials are still not implementing the recommendations fully. Pedestrians and other road users still find themselves in danger.

Traffic authority mobilises volunteers to manage cars and pedestrians, but residents not convinced it will be of help.