INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, JULY 22
Kathmandu valley today saw heavy vehicular movement after the government decided to lift the nationwide
lockdown.
Majority of businesses will, however, remain shut at least up to August 17.
With the decision to lift the lockdown, people
staying inside their homes for the last four months have started going back to work.
Most of the shops, business houses, showrooms, and some
eateries have also opened in the valley.
Hard-hit businesses such as public-transportation, domestic and international flights, tourism
sector, hotels, restaurants, trekking, travel and mountaineering businesses and educational institutions will be allowed to come into
operation only from August 17
Peoplemovement has increased in the valley mostly because of these businesses.
Similarly, the entertainment sector such as cinema halls,
dance bars, clubs,gymnasiums and health clubs will remain shut.
Demonstrations, conferences, religious gatherings will also continue to
Despite the closure of all these businesses, a good number of people are seen in the streets of the valley in recent days.
Due to increased
movement of people and vehicles, Koteshwor-Jadibuti road, Chabahil-Gausala, Thapathali area, Singhadurbar, Balaju and other places have seen
traffic congestion, said traffic police.
A version of this article appears in e-paper on July 23, 2020, of The Himalayan Times.
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