Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Silver lining: Lockdown leads to clear skies in Kathmandu (photo feature)



KATHMANDU: Kathmandu wore a deserted look on the fifth day of the nation-wide lockdown effective from Tuesday to combat the coronavirus.

People have been told to stay indoors and not to come out of their houses except for emergency cases. With the lockdown taking effect, the Kathmandu Valley is wearing a deserted look.

Vehicles have stayed off the road while commuters are not visible on the pavements in the capital. Police are seen interrogating even those coming out of the houses for emergency cases.

Kathmandu skies have cleared and air quality has also improved as there has no pollution due to the halt of transportation and other activities.

Photos: Santosh Shree

Publish Date : 28 March 2020 20:28 PM

UML voices concern over misuse of social media during election campaign

KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has expressed serious concern over what it says

Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul suffers engine fire after takeoff from TIA, diverted to Kolkata

KATHMANDU: A Turkish Airlines aircraft bound for Istanbul caught fire

Govt conspiring to postpone election, says UML vice chair Ram Bahadur Thapa

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Vice Chair and Coordinator of the party’s Election

Election Commission instructs Judicial Council to halt judge appointments

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has formally instructed the Judicial Council

UML will defend democracy and win voter trust in upcoming polls: Ishwar Pokharel

KATHMANDU: Candidates from CPN-UML have claimed they are contesting the