Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is preparing to further enhance its waste management by introducing segregation at the source, aimed at reducing pollution and managing the increasing costs associated with waste disposal. Currently, the waste from 18 local bodies in the Kathmandu Valley is being transported to the Banchare Danda Landfill Site without segregation, contributing to […]
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Scrap traders in Kathmandu have continued their protest against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s decision to remove the garbage collection center from the Ring Road. The demonstrations, which began on Sunday, escalated on Tuesday when clashes broke between the traders and police near the metropolitan office. The protest intensified as traders rallied towards the metropolitan office,
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Scrap traders working in Kathmandu led a demonstration on Sunday protesting against discriminatory practices by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). The rally, which began at Maitighar Mandala and proceeded to Baneshwor, saw a large turnout of scrap traders demanding safety, prosperity, and dignity for scrap yard dealers. They also carried pamphlets like, “Respect the decision
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The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), upon instruction of mayor Balendra Shah (Balen), dumped a truckload of dirt outside the Road Division Kathmandu office on Saturday. The action was a protest against the prolonged delay in the expansion project of Ring Road from Kalanki to Maharajgunj. Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen), taking to the social media, blamed
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A month-long ‘Skill Fair’ organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun today (May 1st) at Tundikhel. The initiative, part of KMC’s pride project, aims to empower individuals with diverse skill sets to meet the demands of various sectors in Nepal’s workforce. Collaborating with the Federation of Professional Training and Employment of Nepal, KMC is
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Visually impaired and blind people from Kathmandu on Sunday staged a protest rally from Sundhara to Padmodayamod. The demonstration, aimed at highlighting government neglect of their demands, saw 37 protesters detained by authorities as they tried to protest in designated restricted areas. Chanting slogans such as ‘meet our demands, do not abuse the blind,’ protesters
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued an ultimatum for the removal of an unauthorized hoarding board erected along the Thamel area on the Ring Road. The board, placed without prior approval by the Kathmandu Ring Road Improvement Project, has ignited controversy regarding the delay in the commencement of road expansion works. Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen)
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Scrap traders staged a demonstration against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Sunday, marching from the UN Park in Buddhanagar to Ratnapark via Tripureshwar and Sundhara. Upon reaching Ratnapark, the protest transformed into a rally assembly. Protesters brandished placards bearing slogans such as “Let the poor eat, stop bulldozers on scrap, enforce the rule of
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The Kathmandu Metropolitan Police has forcibly removed protestors from Shantibatika and locked the premises, sparking outrage among the affected families. This prompted the victims to convene a joint press conference on Thursday. Victims, expressing their grievances, accused Mayor Balen Shah of infringing upon their right to peaceful protest and freedom of speech. In a press
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The Joint Self-Employed Street Traders Struggle Committee organized a rally and sit-in program to protest against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). The demonstration commenced at Shantibatika, Ratnapark, advocating for the rights of self-employed traders and concluded at Kathmandu Plaza. KMC had implemented a ban on parking in the New Road area starting January 23rd.
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