HOMECOMING: CoAS Rukmangat Katuwal is greeted by an officer of the Nepal Army at Tribhuban International Airport on his return from a week-long visit to China on Sunday. (PIC:MIN RATNA BAJRACHARYA)

OPEN MEDIA: Jesper Hojberg, International Media Mission executive director, issues a \'Mission Statement\' expressing concern about threats to press freedom in Nepal. (PIC:MIN RATNA BAJRACHARYA)

ROYALLY DECORATED: Revellers adorn the statue of King Prithbi Narayan Shah on Prithbi Jayanti with garlands and flags at Singha Darbar to commemorate Unity Day on Friday. (PIC:SHEERE NG)

PARTY PEOPLE: A volunteer looks on as supporters of Nepal's seven parties march towards Tundikhel for the seven-party gathering on Monday, shortly before a bomb exploded at Bhotahity injuring eight people.(PIC:KIRAN PANDAY)