KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The government has barred movement of large cargo vehicles on the Narayanghat-Kathmandu road section for two weeks during Dashain starting Sunday.
Following a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) decided to prohibit large cargo vehicles, including trailers, from plying through the main highway connecting the Kathmandu Valley with other parts of the country. According to the DoTM, the decision was taken citing the possible risk as a large number of passenger vehicles ply along the route during the main festival of Hindus.
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According to the decision, the prohibition will remain in effect from Ghatasthapana on October 11 through October 25, the last day of Dashain. However, vehicles transporting food items, medicines, fruits, and other essential goods will be allowed to operate without restriction.
Meanwhile, the DoTM has opened route permits for movement of vehicles all over the country during Dashain. Bookings for public transportation will open from Friday, October 9.
