In Kathmandu, road accidents continue unabated due to poorly maintained zebra crossings, non-operational traffic lights, and sky bridges. Out of 300 zebra crossings, 60% are barely visible, endangering pedestrians. Additionally, 25 sky bridges are not in use. Over the past five years, there have been 27,150 road accidents. Jaya Raj Sapkota of the Kathmandu Metropolitan Traffic Police Division suggests that proper use of crossings and awareness programs could reduce accidents.

Preparations for Mahashivaratri are in full swing at Pashupatinath, with the Pashupati Area Development Trust expecting around 1 million pilgrims. The festival, scheduled for March 4, will have three doors open to facilitate easy access. Approximately 7,000 Sadhus are anticipated to attend the event, which attracts thousands of devotees, especially from India.

Kathmandu underwent an overnight transformation in preparation for Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit, following an invitation from Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari. The improvements, which include repaved roads and decorated sidewalks, are similar to those made for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last year. Locals are skeptical about the longevity of these changes, questioning the temporary nature of development that coincides with high-profile visits, while long-term infrastructure issues persist.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City, with the assistance of Nepal Police, cleared up shops running in and around the Dharahara premises on Saturday. The local vendors had been previously notified to vacate the area following the termination of their contracts due to the destruction of Dharahara in the 2015 earthquake. Despite the notice, the shopkeepers did not comply, leading to the KMC's action of using dozers to demolish the shop infrastructures.

The Nepal Students' Union protested against inflation and price hikes in petroleum products in front of Balmiki Campus, Kathmandu. They also chanted slogans against their chairperson, Sher Bahadur Deuba, urging him to respect internal democratic practices within the Nepali Congress. Additionally, they appealed to the Supreme Court not to waive the jail sentence of former CPN Maoist Center leader Bal Krishna Dhungel, who is charged with the murder of Ujjan Shrestha during the Maoist insurgency.

The Sherpa community in Nepal celebrated Gyalpo Lhosar, marking the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, with great enthusiasm on Friday. The year 2,145 is designated as the 'Year of the Dog'.

The Sherpa community in Nepal celebrated Gyalpo Lhosar, marking the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, with enthusiasm on February 16. The year 2,145 is designated as the 'Year of the Dog'.