KMC writes to DoA to remove illegal shops in and around Basantapur Area

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has sent a letter to the Department of Archeology (DoA) to get rid of the illegally run shops in Basantapur Area in Kathmandu. There are many such shops being run towards north of the Fire Brigade Office and in the buildings nearby Taleju Bhawani Temple. The removal is asked to be carried out within a week, according to the letter. "It is the responsibility of the DoA to preserve the cultural, historical and archeological heritages in the Kathmandu Valley including Basantapur Area," reminded the letter. The KMC wrote to DoA after receiving widespread... Read More