Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Kathmandu has become a precarious place for pedestrians, and crossing the road is one of the major problems.
With 60 percent of the zebra crossings in Kathmandu Valley lying discoloured for years, for pedestrians getting across the road is but a dangerous game.
The Department of Roads, the government body responsible for smooth management of transport in the country including with well-maintained zebra crossings, has failed to repaint the road crossings due to what officials say a lack of funds.
"We need at least Rs80 million to repaint all zebra crossings," said Rabindra Nath Shrestha, director general at the department. "We don't have the required budget to carry out the project."
Shrestha said the department is ...