Weekly News Highlights in Nepal
Summary
A week of events in Nepal included Gagan Kumar Thapa speaking from the Congress party office, Dr. Govinda KC being brought to Kathmandu after his fast in Ilam, and a protest at Maitighar Mandala against attempts to control the media. Traffic congestion also worsened after toll collection began at the Nagdhunga tunnel, while Dhanteras coin buying and marigold harvesting for Tihar drew crowds.
Key Points
- Gagan Kumar Thapa addressed supporters from the Congress party office on Sunday.
- Dr. Govinda KC, who had started fasting in Ilam, was brought to Kathmandu and broke his fast on Friday night.
- Traffic congestion increased after toll collection began at the Nagdhunga tunnel.
- A protest at Maitighar Mandala targeted attempts to control the media.
