Kathmandu, Jan. 23 -- The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced that it will take strict action against those who litter the city's roads.

"We are currently organising public awareness programmes via various mediums to make citizens more aware about this new policy. The programmes will last for the next three weeks. By the time we finish placing dustbins in different areas, we expect people to adhere to the new rule. If people do not throw waste into dustbins, we will take action," said Kunwar.

He said the KMC is planning to place dustbins in Durbarmarg, Ratnapark, Sahidgate, Putalisadak, Keshar Mahal, and Old Buspark. In accordance with KMC's 'City Beautification' programme, only a few weeks ago, the metropolis placed 'smart' dustb...