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In Pictures: Silent valley on the first day of lockdown

In Pictures: Silent valley on the first day of lockdown

By Skanda Gautam

A large flock of pigeons is seen on the premises of deserted Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The government imposed a nationwide lockdown for a week from Tuesday in an effort to control the possible spread of COVID-19. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT