The contraband is valued at more than Rs5 million in the international market.

Conservationists and heritage activists say celebrations don’t matter until public aspirations are met.

As archaeology department and reconstruction authority appear non-committal, there are also concerns whether UNESCO withdrew after political pressure.

Campus chief claims the procurements were made in line with Tribhuvan University’s procurement rules.

On May 3, Nepal Police had suspended Dhungel, who was then in charge of Chandranigahapur Area Police Office in Rautahat.

City planners—sceptical of the metropolitan office’s new announcement—say the new move is just a gimmick.

Every year, the number of pedestrian deaths in road accidents is rising, with over 300 people killed in the past five years.

Although officials said the new land bill will include suggestions from indigenous communities, local leaders say no one has reached out to them yet.

The organisers of the Games have promised a mega show, but for many on the streets, the event could end up being more of a hassle.

The city is working to promulgate New Cycle Law 2020 to guarantee cycling is the safest mode of transport in the metropolis.

The City has earmarked a budget of Rs10 million for the games to be held from December 1 to 10.

Suspects caught with Rs 1.8 million, copies of citizenship cards, signature specimens and cheque books.

Many locals say they were not informed about the event.

Photo Kathmandu’s dates have been confirmed for 2020, and will potentially look at some pressing and contemporary issues.

Heritage lovers and conservationists have long decried the authorities’ inaction to reclaim Tundikhel ground which is shrinking due to encroachment.

The officials were found to have changed the results of candidates who had failed the trial and forged the records of new licences and other documents issued during the period.

Tundikhel was once one large open ground, nearly four kilometres long, stretching from Rani Pokhari to Dashrath Stadium.

In her complaint, the victim has mentioned that she was introduced to Dhungana by her two friends.

Conservationists and locals are hopeful that the court will give a fair judgement to restore the encroached space of the historic shrine.

The city utterly lacks public toilets, and if there are some, they are disgusting and they stink.