Kanak Mani Dixit

The demand for public transport in the Valley has rocketed along with urban expansion, but because for decades we have not had a government entity dedicated to public transport, the economy, public health, as well as the mental peace of the citizenry itself, have been affected.

The writer, a former UN staffer, says: If the UN Chief and his team get to understand Nepal beyond the caricatures that are prevalent, it will help this society to stabilise itself and also engage as a proactive member of the international community.

KATHMANDU, Mar 13: The last four minutes of conversations between the US-Bangla Flight 211 pilot at the TIA Air Traffic Control indicates a possible confusion in the mind of the pilot about the Runway 02 (the southern end) and Runway 20 (the northern end).