A street vendor moving a portable ‘chatpate’ snacks stall against the backdrop of a wall paint in Kupondole. Photo: Ravi Maharjan/NBA

Winners of Global IME Photography Awards pose for a photo after winning awards in various categories amid a function in the capital on Thursday. Photo: Ravi Maharjan/NBA

A local of Bhaktapur making pots at Bhaktapur Durbar Square on Tuesday. Bhaktapur is renowned for pottery but the new generation has lost its interest in this ancient craft. Photo: Pradip Luitel/NBA

A worker unloads vegetables at the Kalimati Vegetable Market. Photo: Ravi Maharjan/NBA

A road broomer cleaning the street in Lalitpur on Monday. The machine has been sweeping the streets of the municipality since last month. Photo: Ravi Maharjan/NBA

Farmers planting rice saplings in Biratnagar in this recent photo. Photo: Roshani Bhattarai/NBA

A craftsman at his shop for selling furniture. Photo: Ravi Maharjan/NBA

An artisan making a handicraft at Basantapur, Kathmandu on Friday. Photo: Pradip Luitel/NBA

Prime Minister KP Oli and US Embassy's Charged' Affaires Peter Malnak during the inauguration of Gaddi Baithak in Kathmandu Durbar Square on Wednesday. The US government provided $700,000 grant for the restoration of the historic palace, which was severely damaged by the 2015 earthquakes. Photo: Pradip Luitel/NBA

Police personnel destroying marijuana on the bank of Bagmati River in Lalitpur on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse on Tuesday (June 26). Photo: Rabi Maharjan/NBA

Solar panel seen along the Maitighar-Baneshwar road in this recent photo. Photo: Pradip Luitel/NBA

A Rana-era statue at Bhadrakali gets a facelift. Photo: Pradip Luitel/NBA

Swargadwari Auto Distributors has started the sale of Suzuki's Swift in Dang. Photo: Pandav Sharma/NBA

Football fans buying jerseys at a shop in Jamal in this recent photo. The sale of jerseys has increased significantly due to the ongoing World Cup. Photo: NBA

This handout photo shows participants of White House SLC Princess 2018 pose for a photo during the beauty pageant on Wednesday. Ruchi Dhital of Tulsi Meher School of Dhankuta was crowned the winner among the 24 participants.

Deputy CEO of Kumari Bank Rajib Giri handing over educational materials to the Principal of Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School, Maan Bahadur Khadka, amid a recent function. Photo Courtesy: Kumari Bank

Illegal excavation of sand and aggregates taking place in the Chure range in Dhanusha district in this photo. Locals have accused the elected people's representatives of colluding with contractors in the illegal business. Photo: Raj Kamal Singh/NBA

Editor-in-chief of New Business Age, Madan Lamsal (C), receives a cheque from Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada on behalf of New Business Age after being awarded with the 'Capital Market Journalism Award' on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of SEBON on Friday.

A twin otter plane of Tara Air which skidded off the runway at Jumla Airport on Saturday. No passengers were injured during the incident, according to the District Police Office, Jumla. Photo: NBA

Hand-made bags and dresses on display in a curio shop near Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Photo: Saroj Karki/NBA