Kathmandu. Asan, a historic marketplace in Kathmandu, is a place that holds everything from salt to gold, connecting the past to the present and residing in the memories of everyone from children to the elderly. To restore its cultural significance, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has banned vehicle movement here every Saturday. This initiative has been in effect since Saturday, Baisakh 5.However, this decision has revealed a significant gap in understanding between local business owners and city representatives. For Ashok Acharya, who runs a rented shop in Asan after moving from Kavrepalanchok, a 'vehicle-free' Saturday is not a celebration but an...