KATHMANDU, Sept 22: People living in Kathmandu have started leaving for their hometowns and villages as the government has allowed the operation of long-distance passenger vehicles.
A large number of people were left stranded in the Kathmandu Valley due to the lockdown enforced to curb the spread of COVID-19 as they were unable to return to their hometowns and villages.
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The long-haul passenger vehicles resumed their services after a hiatus of six months.
People were seen rushing to the ticket counters and bus parks with their belongings.
Here are some pictures taken by Republica Photojournalist Monika Malla:
