Devotees pull the Seto Machhendranath Chariot to different temples in Kathmandu to mark the first day of Seto Machhendranath Chariot festival.

Devotees pull the Seto Machhendranath Chariot to different temples in Kathmandu to mark the first day of Seto Machhendranath Chariot festival.

A nation-wide bandh, or general strike, was called, and enforced by the 33 political parties, including the CPN-Maoist, to topple the elected government of Khil Raj Regmi, and has brought normal life to a halt across the country.

A nation-wide bandh, or general strike, was called, and enforced by the 33 political parties, including the CPN-Maoist, to topple the elected government of Khil Raj Regmi, and has brought normal life to a halt across the country.

A nation-wide bandh, or general strike, was called, and enforced by the 33 political parties, including the CPN-Maoist, to topple the elected government of Khil Raj Regmi, and has brought normal life to a halt across the country.

The TGIF Nepal Fashion Week is still gaining popularity in Kathmandu on the second and third day. Models walk the catwalk in various themes prepared by designers. Besides the regular theme, designers went through Nepali and International fusions.

The TGIF Nepal Fashion Week is still gaining popularity in Kathmandu on the second and third day. Models walk the catwalk in various themes prepared by designers. Besides the regular theme, designers went through Nepali and International fusions.

The TGIF Nepal Fashion Week is still gaining popularity in Kathmandu on the second and third day. Models walk the catwalk in various themes prepared by designers. Besides the regular theme, designers went through Nepali and International fusions.

The hottest style extravaganza of the nation, TGIF Nepal Fashion Week, kicks off in Kathamandu with known names in the of Nepali fashion together with emerging talents. 20 models walk on the ramp in 10 various sequences prepared by various designers.

The hottest style extravaganza of the nation, TGIF Nepal Fashion Week, kicks off in Kathamandu with known names in the of Nepali fashion together with emerging talents. 20 models walk on the ramp in 10 various sequences prepared by various designers.

The hottest style extravaganza of the nation, TGIF Nepal Fashion Week, kicks off in Kathamandu with known names in the of Nepali fashion together with emerging talents. 20 models walk on the ramp in 10 various sequences prepared by various designers.

People celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

People celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, was celebrated hilariously in the country’s hilly region including the Kathmandu Valley. People are seen in their neighborhoods and on the road, smearing colored powders and throwing water-filled balloons.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, was celebrated hilariously in the country’s hilly region including the Kathmandu Valley. People are seen in their neighborhoods and on the road, smearing colored powders and throwing water-filled balloons.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, was celebrated hilariously in the country’s hilly region including the Kathmandu Valley. People are seen in their neighborhoods and on the road, smearing colored powders and throwing water-filled balloons.

Revellers take to the streets of Kathmandu and threw coloured powders and water at one another, on a day when differences in social status and caste is lowered.

Revellers take to the streets of Kathmandu and threw coloured powders and water at one another, on a day when differences in social status and caste is lowered.

Revellers take to the streets of Kathmandu and threw coloured powders and water at one another, on a day when differences in social status and caste is lowered.

Friends celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu. Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring.

Friends celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu. Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring.

Friends celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu. Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring.

Security forces tried to stop a demonstration marking the International Day for the Right to the Truth organized by various human rights NGOs in the capital.

Security forces tried to stop a demonstration marking the International Day for the Right to the Truth organized by various human rights NGOs in the capital.

Nepali models walk the catwalk during the Trendsetters Fashion Show 2013 in Kathmandu displaying the latest trends.

Nepali models walk the catwalk during the Trendsetters Fashion Show 2013 in Kathmandu displaying the latest trends.

Nepali models walk the catwalk during the Trendsetters Fashion Show 2013 in Kathmandu displaying the latest trends.

The former Minister for Information and Communications JP Gupta has been released from Dillibazar prison after completing a 13 month jail term for graft.

The former Minister for Information and Communications JP Gupta has been released from Dillibazar prison after completing a 13 month jail term for graft.

Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi was sworn in as the head of the Interim Election Council (Election government) at a special function organised at the President's Office in Shital Niwas.

Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi was sworn in as the head of the Interim Election Council (Election government) at a special function organised at the President's Office in Shital Niwas.

Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi was sworn in as the head of the Interim Election Council (Election government) at a special function organised at the President's Office in Shital Niwas.