Know Kathmandu metropolis mayor aspirants

KATHMANDU, April 7: Number of aspirants for the post of Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City is growing day by day as the local level election is on our doorsteps.  Kathmandu metropolis is the local level with the highest number of voters in the country.  This time for the election scheduled for May 10, not only the names of politicians but also actors, rapper, former DIG and former Miss Newa are in the list of those vying for the post of mayor in the metropolis. In the earlier election, Bidya Sundar Shakya was elected mayor of Kathmandu metropolis representing the CPN-UML and Hari Prava Khadki was elected deputy mayor representing the Nepali Congress (NC). In five years, the number of voters in the metropolis have increased from 278,039 voters to 300,242. Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are believed to be the two most competitive parties for the post in the final showdown. Bidya Sundar Shakya, the current mayor of the metropolis, has maintained that he will field himself for the post once again if the party wants. Besides, it has been learnt that Keshav Sthapit, former provincial assembly member and former mayor of the metropolis, is also willing to contest in the election for the post. Likewise, in NC, current  deputy mayor Hari Prava Khadki, Susan Baidya, secretary of Kathmandu metropolis committee, Sirjana Singh, wife of NC leader Prakashman Singh are among dozens of aspirants for the post of mayor in the upcoming election. Similarly, popular rapper Balen Shah and former Miss Newa Sunita Dangol have already independently announced their candidacy for the post.  Unnat Loktantrik Party has decided to field actor Bhuwan KC as its candidate for the post of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City in the upcoming local level polls.  Also, former DIG Ramesh Kharel, who recently formed the Nepal Sushasan Party, has also announced his candidacy for the post of the mayor of the metropolis.    

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Three road sections within Kathmandu metropolitan city will be converted into one-way streets. The post Kathmandu metropolis to introduce one-way streets in 3 key sections appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis allocates Rs 2.15 billion for pedestrian-friendly pavements

The metropolis is investing a significant amount to build pedestrian-friendly pavements. The post Kathmandu metropolis allocates Rs 2.15 billion for pedestrian-friendly pavements appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis to sterilise stray dogs and cats

Kathmandu metropolitan city is initiating a drive to neuter stray dogs and cats. The post Kathmandu metropolis to sterilise stray dogs and cats appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis monitoring drinking water jars coming into the city

Kathmandu metropolitan city has started monitoring drinking water jars being supplied in the city. The post Kathmandu metropolis monitoring drinking water jars coming into the city appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis offers discounts for taxpayers who pay on time

The Kathmandu metropolitan city has urged taxpayers to pay taxes on their businesses within the deadline. The post Kathmandu metropolis offers discounts for taxpayers who pay on time appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis punishes city police for inhumane behaviour

The Kathmandu metropolitan city has responded to the incidents involving city police personnel who displayed rude and inhumane behaviour towards street vendors by taking appropriate actions against them. The post Kathmandu metropolis punishes city police for inhumane behaviour appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu metropolis fines Angan Sweets for selling sub-standard products

The Kathmandu metropolitan city (KMC) has fined Agan Sweets in Lazimpat for selling sub-standard food products. The post Kathmandu metropolis fines Angan Sweets for selling sub-standard products appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Garbage truck vandalized by an unknown group

A garbage truck in the Kathmandu metropolis has been vandalized by an unknown group.

Independent candidate Balen Shah leads vote count in Kathmandu metropolis

KATHMANDU, May 14: Independent candidate for the post of mayor  Balen Shah is currently leading the vote count in Kathmandu metropolis.  Shah has so far garnered 52 votes followed by Keshav Sthapit, UML candidate and Srijana Singh, Nepali Congress’s candidate, with 41. Votes casted in ward 1 and 32 of Kathmandu metropolis are currently being counted.