Home Minister to address business community's concern

Kathmandu, April 5: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said 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, the Home Minister said the voices against the concept of opening the areas 24 hours would also be addressed before deciding on the issue. As he said, the rights of natives will be ensured if the plan is implemented.     

 He said, "It will be significantly different to open the areas for 24 hours informally and through an official decision." According to him, preparations for opening the areas round the clock is for boosting local business and tourism. He also shared that the government was working on an 'action plan' to combat hooliganism reported at Thamel and other parts of the country. (RSS)