Dharahara reconstruction continues even during lockdown

Kathmandu - Reconstruction of the historic monument, Dharahara, in the federal capital has been going on even when the entire country is under a lockdown. The government announced a lockdown since March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Two hundred regular workers were carrying out the reconstruction works until March 22.

Most of them were Nepalis while 20 were Bengalis. The Nepali workers from Saptari and Dang went home by various means after the enforcement of the lockdown. However, the Bengali workers could not go to their home and the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has made arrangements for them to continue working by adopting adequate safety measures.