THE WEEK IN PICTURES

Dec 23: Workers sort used jute sacks at a collection center in Balkhu, Kathmandu on Sunday. The center sells undamaged sacks for reuse. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/Republica

Dec24: The under construction road section of Kathmandu-Nijgadh Fast Track at Bungmati in Lalitpur. Photo: Republica

Dec25: A girl works at the counter in an eatery in Kamaladi, Kathmandu on Tuesday. Photo: Pratik Rayamajhi/Republica

Dec26:  Elephant calves chasing a ball during an ‘Elephant Football Match’ at Sauraha in Chitwan on the first day of the 15th Elephant Festival on Wednesday. The festival was inaugurated by President Bidya Bhandari. Photo: Sabita Shrestha/Republica

Dec 27:  Prime Minister KP Oli lays the foundation stone for the new Dharahara tower at Sundhara on Thursday. The new Dharahara will be 75 meters high. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/Republica

Dec 28:  Masked dancer performing at Thimi of Bhaktapur on the last day of the Navadurga Devgan Nyalakegu Jatra on Friday. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/Republica

Dec 29: Youths participate Chhelo game at Tudikhel Kathmandu on Saturday on the eve of Tamu Lhochhar or Lhosar to be observed by the Gurung Community at Tudikhel at the heart of the capital. Photo: Dinesh Gole/Republica