The week in six photos
Summary
Farmers protest over falling tomato prices in Kathmandu, authorities launch smart safety barriers in Lalitpur, protests erupt following ride-hailing driver's death, and contract employees oppose outsourcing plans at Singha Durbar.
Key Points
- Farmers protested in Kathmandu over dropping tomato prices, lamenting lack of subsidies and state support.
- Lalitpur Metropolitan City launched Nepal's first experimental smart safety barrier to reduce road accidents in Jawalakhel.
- City Police presence diminished in Kathmandu following self-immolation of ride-hailing driver Ganesh Nepali.
- Contract employees protested at Singha Durbar against government plans to replace fixed-term contract staff with outsourced services or government-owned company.
- Relatives and supporters of Ganesh Nepali protested outside Bir Hospital demanding justice after his death.
