Kathmandu Metropolitan City Continues Eviction of Unauthorized Settlements Along Riverbanks

Kathmandu. The government continues its efforts to clear settlements built on riverbanks, hazardous public lands, and government-owned properties within the Kathmandu Valley. In this process, the settlement at Thapathali in Ward No. 11 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City has been cleared, while operations are ongoing in Gairigaun (Ward No. 9) and Shantinagar (Ward No. 31).Similarly, preparations are underway to clear unauthorized settlements in Gothatar Buddhachowk (Ward No. 8) and Manohara Tole (Ward No. 9) of Kageshwori Manohara Municipality.According to data from the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, there are a total of 871 unauthorized households: 476 in Shantinagar, 162 in Gairigaun, 143...