KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of locals and business community at Thamel and Durbar Marg areas would be addressed before deciding to open the areas round-the-clock.
During a meeting with stakeholders concerned at the Ministry on Friday, Home Minister Lamichhane said the concerns raised against the concept of opening the areas 24 hours would also be addressed before deciding on the issue. He said that the rights of locals will be ensured if the plan is implemented.
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Lamichhane said that preparations for opening the areas round the clock are aimed at boosting local businesses and tourism activities. He also shared that the government was working on an 'action plan' to combat hooliganism reported at Thamel and other parts of the country.
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