KATHMANDU, March 25 -- The government is gearing up to open the Thamel and Durbarmarg areas of Kathmandu 24 hours a day.

Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Jitendra Basnet discussed the issue of 24-hour operation of business with all the bodies concerned and entrepreneurs during a meeting at the District Administration Office, Kathmandu on Monday.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu took this initiative after Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane issued an instruction to the authorities concerned to open Thamel and Durbarmarg areas for 24 hours a day. The District Security Committee has made a security plan to keep Thamel and Durbarmarg open for 24 hours a day.

During the discussion with related agencies an...