Monika Malla

Malla is a photo journalist at Nepal Republic Media.
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IN PICS: Youths seek justice for 12-year-old girl killed after rape

Published On: September 26, 2020 02:51 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Sept 26:  A group of youths have staged a demonstration in Kathmandu demanding justice to a 12-year-old Samjhana Kami from Bajhang district in Far-western Nepal. She was murdered after rape a few days ago.

PHOTOS: Kathmandu during rain

Published On: September 24, 2020 04:05 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: For the past three days, Nepal has been witnessing incessant downpour including in the Kathmandu Valley.

IN PICS: Bye Bye Kathmandu!

Published On: September 22, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: People living in Kathmandu have started leaving for their hometowns and villages as the government has allowed the operation of long-distance passenger vehicles.

IN PICS: Season of kites begins

Published On: September 10, 2020 04:25 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Although the fear of COVID-19 transmission has forced people to stay at distance and festivities have been called off, it hasn't let people down.

PHOTOS: Rishi Panchami being observed today

Published On: August 23, 2020 12:10 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Hindu women are celebrating Rishi Panchami across the country on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Garbage piled up on Kathmandu's streets

Published On: August 22, 2020 02:50 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kathmandu features not only empty roads but also piles of garbage during this second phase of lockdown enforced since Wednesday midnight.

Silent Valley on the first day of lockdown (Photos)

Published On: August 20, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Local administration in three districts of the Kathmandu Valley have enforced the prohibitory order for the next seven days starting Wednesday midnight after a sudden spike in the cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Kathmandu’s Shankharapur Municipality sealed off for 15 days

Published On: August 17, 2020 03:30 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Shankharapur Municipality in Kathmandu district has been sealed off for the next 15 days.

PHOTOS: Bishalbazaar area in Kathmandu sealed off until August 21 after a local tests positive for COVID-19

Published On: August 14, 2020 07:40 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Bishal Bazaar area in Kathmandu has been sealed off for a week starting Friday.

Once a bustling business hub, Kathmandu’s New Road and Asan areas have a few takers today (with photos)

Published On: August 13, 2020 08:05 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As COVID 19 crisis is grappling the world economy, signs of recession are also seen here in Nepal. Major shopping hubs in Kathmandu- New Road and old market of Ason have witnessed crisis owing to adverse impact on business.

PHOTOS: Last Monday of Shrawan in Shankharapur

Published On: August 10, 2020 01:35 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Shrawan is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. Devotees of Lord Shiva perform religious rituals and take brata (fasting) on this day. Each Monday of the month, known as Shrawan Sombar, is a special day at Shiva temples. Hindu devotees walk barefoot and with holy water to offer to Lord Shiva.

PHOTOS: Three areas in Kathmandu sealed off amid rising COVID-19 cases

Published On: August 8, 2020 03:20 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: With a sharp increase in the cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Kathmandu Valley in recent days, the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, decided to seal off Pyukha, New Road and Mahaboudha areas.

IN PICS: Haphazard disposal of used masks, gloves likely to emerge as major health and environment risk

Published On: August 6, 2020 07:30 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The use of masks and gloves has increased following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the failure to ensure proper disposal of these safety apparels is likely to pose a serious health risk in urban areas.

In pics: People celebrate Gaijatra in Sankhu

Published On: August 4, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Amid the heightened fears of the novel coronavirus disease, this year’s Gaijatra was celebrated without much fanfare in Sankhu, Kathmandu.

IN PICS: Protestors at Basantapur demanding use of Nepali language on embossed number plates

Published On: August 1, 2020 05:40 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A group of people were seen protesting symbolically at Basantapur Durbar Square in front of Kal Bhairav on Saturday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Dhanraj still draws Naag posters though printed impressions rule market

Published On: July 24, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 24: Dhanraj Chitrakar started drawing serpentine deities from the age of 14. It has been over five decades since he has been into this business but now fears for a technological take over as people have shifted onto printed versions of Naag Posters. Now he is fearing for his profession which in some decades can be the rarest-of-rarest as the younger generation are drifting away from it.

PHOTOS: Supporters of social activist ‘Iih’ stage demonstration at Basantapur

Published On: July 21, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 21: Youths staged a demonstration against the government’s inefficiency in fighting COVID-19 on Basantapur Durbar Square premises on Tuesday afternoon.

IN PICS: Devotees throng Pashupatinath Temple despite rain and lockdown

Published On: July 20, 2020 01:30 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 20: A huge flock of devotees was witnessed at the Pashupatinath Temple area on Monday.

PHOTOS: Traffic police inspecting vehicles as public transportation resumes in Valley

Published On: July 19, 2020 07:05 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 19: Traffic police personnel are busy inspecting the public vehicles in Kathmandu as public transportation resumed a few days ago.

PHOTOS: ‘Enough is Enough’ campaigners resume Satyagraha

Published On: July 18, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 18: Accusing the Ministry of Health and Population of making no significant efforts to bring reforms in the ways to fight the pandemic of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, the ‘Enough is Enough’ campaigners have started Satyagraha (relay hunger strike) from Saturday afternoon on the Basantapur Durbar Square premises.