Business in ashes: One month after the Gen Z protest (Photo Feature)
Summary
A month after the Gen Z movement led to widespread fires in government and commercial buildings in Kathmandu, the affected businesses and government bodies are initiating reconstruction and relief efforts.
Key Points
- The Gen Z protest on September 8-9 caused fires that destroyed government and commercial buildings in Kathmandu and other areas.
- Prominent commercial targets included branches of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, CG Motors showroom (Chaudhary Group), Hilton Hotel, and media offices of Kantipur Daily and Kantipur TV.
- The destruction resulted in significant financial loss, affecting employment and future economic prospects for thousands.
- Reconstruction and relief efforts have started, including government initiatives for damage assessment and insurance, with some rebuilding underway such as the Tata Motors showroom.
