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Pokhara Demolishes 51 Commercial Shutters on School Land; Government Aids Protest Injured

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In Pokhara, 51 commercial shutters built on Amar Singh Secondary School land were demolished after a 15-day notice, with the Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor thanking entrepreneurs for cooperation. Meanwhile, the government has begun providing monthly medical support to individuals injured during Gen-Z protests, categorizing them based on injury severity and offering financial aid ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 9,000 per month.

  • The Pokhara Metropolitan City provided a 15-day notice for businesses to vacate the structures on school property.
  • Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya acknowledged the entrepreneurs' support for the city's urban beautification efforts.
  • Discussions are planned between the Pokhara Metropolitan City and school management regarding the rehabilitation of displaced businesses.
  • The government classified 539 injured protesters into four categories: critically, seriously, moderately, and minor injuries.
  • Critically and seriously injured individuals will receive Rs 9,000 monthly, while moderately injured will get Rs 4,000; those with minor injuries receive no monthly support.

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