10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

Photos featuring Nepal's reconstruction efforts are on display in Patan on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

Equipment used for rescue operations after a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015 is on display in Patan on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 quake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(240518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Patan Museum on the occasion of International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(240518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Patan Museum on the occasion of International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(240518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Patan Museum on the occasion of International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(240518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Patan Museum on the occasion of International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(240518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Patan Museum on the occasion of International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- LALITPUR, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Girls smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of the Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- LALITPUR, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People smear colored powder on each other's faces during the celebration of the Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-ARTISAN FEST

NEPAL-LALITPUR-ARTISAN FEST

(230930) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an artisan fest at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 30, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(230518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos at Patan Museum during the International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

(230518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Patan Museum during the International Museum Day in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smears colored powder on another woman during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women smeared with colored powder are pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smears colored powder on a man during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Nepal

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Nepal DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the kick-off ceremony Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEEVAN RAM SHRESTHA, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee 3. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run 4. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off on Friday morning at Patan Durbar Square, attracting about 600 participants. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, president of the Nepal Olympic Committee, and Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, took part in the run along with the representatives from the Olympic Council of Asia and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee. SOUNDBITE (English): JEEVAN RAM SHRESTHA, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee "Today, we all are here to mark the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run with full of joy for the promotion of the Asian Games." "It is our great honor to host the Asian Games Fu

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A masked dancer performs after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant takes photos of a medal after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant poses for photos with a medal after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

(220928) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a celebration for the World Tourism Day at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 27, 2022. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

(220928) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a celebration for the World Tourism Day at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 27, 2022. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

(220928) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a celebration for the World Tourism Day at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 27, 2022. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

(220928) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a celebration for the World Tourism Day at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 27, 2022. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

NEPAL-LALITPUR-WORLD TOURISM DAY-CELEBRATION

(220928) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a celebration for the World Tourism Day at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 27, 2022. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 27. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

Nepali Hindu devotees queue outside the Krishna Temple at Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

A seller sits beside the images of Hindu Lord Krishna on the premises of the Krishna Temple at Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

A Nepali Hindu boy dressed as Lord Krishna poses for a photo while eating curd at Krishna Temple of Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

A Nepali Hindu boy dressed as Hindu Lord Krishna poses for a photo at Krishna Temple of Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

A Nepali Hindu devotee carrying thaali (plate full of offerings) is shilhoutted as she queue outside the Krishna Temple at Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

Boys dressed as Hindu Lord Krishna pose for a photo sitting on the pavilion beside Krishna Temple of Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

A Nepali Hindu boy dressed as Lord Krishna poses for a photo while standing queue at Krishna Temple of Patan Dubar Sqaure on the occassion of Shree Krishna Janmastami. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna value of Karma in Bhagwad Gita. He was born at midnight on eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as Ashtami.

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

(220729) -- LALITPUR, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in the early morning of July 29, 2022 shows the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

(220729) -- LALITPUR, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in the early morning of July 29, 2022 shows the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

(220729) -- LALITPUR, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in the early morning of July 29, 2022 shows the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

(220614) -- LALITPUR, June 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A devotee performs a worship ritual to the throne of the King Siddhi Narsingh Malla of Patan at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 14, 2022. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

(220614) -- LALITPUR, June 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light butter lamps and perform a worship ritual to the throne of the King Siddhi Narsingh Malla of Patan at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 14, 2022. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

NEPAL-LALITPUR-KING THRONE

(220614) -- LALITPUR, June 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The throne of the King Siddhi Narsingh Malla of Patan is displayed at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 14, 2022. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MUSEUM DAY

(220518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A girl visits Patan Museum in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2022. The International Museum Day falls on May 18. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MUSEUM DAY

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MUSEUM DAY

(220518) -- LALITPUR, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students visit Patan Museum in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 18, 2022. The International Museum Day falls on May 18. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MORNING PRAYER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MORNING PRAYER

(220106) -- LALITPUR, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man lights and offers butter lamp during morning prayer at Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 6, 2022. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MORNING PRAYER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-MORNING PRAYER

(220106) -- LALITPUR, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man prays in the morning at Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 6, 2022. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

World heritage site in Nepal still deserted by tourists

World heritage site in Nepal still deserted by tourists

A Hindu temple is still supported by timbers at Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, on June 23, 2015, after it was reopened to visitors on June 15 in an attempt to bring them back to the region following April's devastating earthquakes. ==Kyodo

World heritage site in Nepal still deserted by tourists

World heritage site in Nepal still deserted by tourists

Tourists are scarcely seen in Patan, a UNESCO world heritage area in Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, on June 23, 2015, after it was reopened to visitors on June 15 in an attempt to bring them back to the region following April's devastating earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Photos from mega-quake hit Nepal

Photos from mega-quake hit Nepal

A girl collects water in a container in Patan, one of the major cities in Nepal and known for its rich cultural heritage, on April 30, 2015, days after the country was hit by an M7.8 devastating earthquake on April 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo