SOUND ADVICE: The EU Troika concluded its three-day Nepal visit on Thursday, urging the king, Maoists and parties to unite to avoid "political collapse".

DAUGHTER SLAUGHTER: Debi Sunuwar at a press meet on Monday to demand a civilian trial for soldiers involved in the disappearance and death of her daughter, Maina, who was 15 when she was killed in army custody in Kabhre in 2004. The army last week said it had punished and fined three officers involved. "I want to see the murderers of my daughter behind bars," Debi Sunuwar said.

LET'S SEE WHO BRUSHED: Dogs and their trainers get close at Canine Care's Dog Show 2005 last Saturday.

FOR THE KING: One of the hundreds of welcome gates under construction in Butwal on Tuesday for the royal visit on Thursday.

SPECIALLY MENTIONED: Nishtha Jain from India answering questions from the audience after the screening of her film City of Photos which won Special Jury Mention at the Film South Asia '05.