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#13593795

18 Apr 2026

A general view of Ason, Kathmandu Valley's oldest shopping district, after the implementation of a vehicle-free program for Saturdays on April 18, 2026. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches the 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program to help preserve the originality of the historic urban settlement of Asan. Acting Mayor Sunita Dango announces the implementation of the program in areas from Kamala Chhi Chowk to Asan, from Bhotahiti Chowk to Asan, and from Mahabouddha to Asan. Vehicles are prohibited in these areas every Saturday during the program. The metropolis states it is continuously working to conserve, promote, and protect tangible, intangible, natural, and archival heritage within its geographical and administrative jurisdiction. The initiative aims to help preserve Kathmandu's cultural identity and ensure the continuation of traditional lifestyles, festivals, and cultural practices from one generation to another.

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#13593800

18 Apr 2026

A general view of Ason, Kathmandu Valley's oldest shopping district, after the implementation of a vehicle-free program for Saturdays on April 18, 2026. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches the 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program to help preserve the originality of the historic urban settlement of Asan. Acting Mayor Sunita Dango announces the implementation of the program in areas from Kamala Chhi Chowk to Asan, from Bhotahiti Chowk to Asan, and from Mahabouddha to Asan. Vehicles are prohibited in these areas every Saturday during the program. The metropolis states it is continuously working to conserve, promote, and protect tangible, intangible, natural, and archival heritage within its geographical and administrative jurisdiction. The initiative aims to help preserve Kathmandu's cultural identity and ensure the continuation of traditional lifestyles, festivals, and cultural practices from one generation to another.

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#13593796

18 Apr 2026

A Metropolitan Police officer stands alongside a barricade with text reading ''Road Closed'' as a vehicle-free zone is introduced in the oldest market of Kathmandu Valley on April 18, 2026. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches a 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program to help preserve the originality of the historic urban settlement of Asan. Acting Mayor Sunita Dango announces the implementation of the program in areas from Kamala Chhi Chowk to Asan, from Bhotahiti Chowk to Asan, and from Mahabouddha to Asan. Vehicles are prohibited in these areas every Saturday during the program. The metropolis states it is continuously working to conserve, promote, and protect tangible, intangible, natural, and archival heritage within its geographical and administrative jurisdiction. The initiative aims to help preserve Kathmandu's cultural identity and ensure the continuation of traditional lifestyles, festivals, and cultural practices from one generation to another.

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#13581283

16 Apr 2026

A hiker walks with a dog on a mountain trail above Schliersee, Bavaria, Germany, on April 11, 2026. Remaining snow on the ground and clear weather mark spring hiking conditions in the Bavarian Pre-Alps.

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#13579602

15 Apr 2026

Hikers walk across a snow-covered section of trail in the Schliersee area, Bavaria, Germany, on April 11, 2026. The scene depicts spring hiking conditions in the Bavarian Prealps with remaining snow on higher terrain above the valley.

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#13579603

15 Apr 2026

Hikers walk across a snow-covered section of trail in the Schliersee area, Bavaria, Germany, on April 11, 2026. The scene depicts spring hiking conditions in the Bavarian Prealps with remaining snow on higher terrain above the valley.

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#13577101

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577102

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577103

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577104

14 Apr 2026

Interior view of the electric vehicle used for the night shuttle service being introduced in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services will operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses will operate on these two routes.

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#13577106

14 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol attends the inauguration ceremony of the electric vehicle being used for night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley, at the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. The service is introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services will operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses will operate on these two routes.

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#13577107

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577108

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577109

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577110

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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#13577111

14 Apr 2026

An electric vehicle used for a night shuttle service in Kathmandu Valley rolls out from the garage in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, inaugurates the service introduced in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat. In the first phase, electric bus services operate on routes from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha, Budhanilkantha to Lagankhel, Thankot to the Airport, and the Airport to Thankot. One route covers 16 kilometers, passing through Lagankhel, Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Gangalal Heart Center before reaching Budhanilkantha. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City states this is a north-south one-way route. The east-west route, covering 20 kilometers, runs from Thankot through Satungal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar Mandala, Baneshwor, Minbhawan, and Tinkune to the International Airport. The metropolis informs that four night-time electric buses operate on these two routes.

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