Remnant of a glorious past

The way the Tri-Chandra College building has been left to disintegrate is a national shame.

Students organised a protest on Tuesday demanding the reconstruction of the Tri-Chandra College building which suffered considerable damage in the 2015 earthquake. The authorities have turned a deaf ear to calls for restoration, leaving it in a state of decay despite growing resentment amongst students, teachers and the public. It has been seven years since the disastrous earthquake destroyed many essential landmarks in the country. While the temples, stupas and historical monuments in Kathmandu Valley have seen some progress with regard to restoration, the educational institutions that were damaged during the earthquake continue to suffer from gross neglect.