Preparation for 13th SAG over, says sports minister; odd-even rule for vehicles for 2 days during SAG

Kathmandu / Nov 28: The government has said that all the preparation for the upcoming 13th South Asian Games has been over.

Speaking to the press in the capital on Thursday, Minister for Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma informed that all the preparations works related to management and games have been up to date.

According to the Bishwakarma, President Bidya Devi Bhandari will inaugurate the mega event amid a special function at Dasharat Stadium in the capital at 5 pm on December 1.

“Dignitaries from various countries will attend the ceremony, ” said he adding, “Various cultural acts will also be performed on the occasion.”

Capital to implement odd-even rule for vehicles for 2 days during SAG

Meanwhile, in view of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) to be held in Kathmandu, the Metropolitan Traffic Police is all set to implement an odd-even plan for vehicles for proper traffic management.

The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara from December 1 to 10. The odd-even rule will be implemented on the first and last day of the event.

Inspector-General of Police Sarbendra Khanal, during a press conference organised by SAG security sub-committee, said that only odd-number vehicles will operate on Dec 1 while only even-number vehicles will operate on Dec 10.