Multimedia In Pictures: Silent valley on the first day of lockdown Sureis By Skanda Gautam Published: 02:49 pm Mar 24, 2020 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 In Pictures: Silent valley on the first day of lockdown #Kathmandu #lockdown