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Kathmandu (Nepal), March 28 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Narendra Shrestha).- Nepalese celebrated the traditional Holi Festival on Sunday amid coronavirus restrictions in Kathmandu. Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated throughout Nepal and neighbouring India. FOOTAGE OF HOLI CELEBRATIONS IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
Kathmandu, Sep 3 (EFE/EPA).- Nepalese hindu devotees clashed with riot police Thursday in Kathmandu while celebrating the Rato Machindranath chariot festival procession amid lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Rato Machhindranath festival, which pays homage to the rain diety of the same name, features a procession with a 32-foot high wooden chariot, was suspended more than a month ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA)FOOTAGE SHOWS CONFRONTATIONS BETWEEN POLICE AND RELIGIOUS DEVOTEES IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
Kathmandu Apr 12 (EFE).- Authorities on Sunday carried out a disinfection operation at the Swayambhunath stupa, the biggest shrine for Hindus and Buddhists, in Kathmandu during a nationwide emergency lockdown, to curb the spread of the coronavirus.(Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA). FOOTAGE SHOWS A CITY WORKER DISINFECTING THE SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA, IN KATHMANDU
Kolkata, Oct 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hindu devotees in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal were gearing up on Friday to celebrate Durga Puja festival, amid the coronavirus pandemic.The five-day-long celebration marks the homecoming of Goddess Durga, one of the major deities in the Indian pantheon of gods and goddesses, and her victory over the forces of evil. The festival this year falls between Oct. 11 and Oct. 15. (Camera: PIYAL ADHIKARY). SHOT LIST: PREPARATIONS AHEAD OF DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA, INDIA.
Colombo, Sep 15 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lanka continued Wednesday under the state of food emergency with a shortage of essential food items across the country amid tight COVID-19 lockdown.The Sri Lankan government imposed emergency regulations under the Public Security Ordinance on Aug. 31 to curtail sky rocketing prices of essential food items.The Island’s Consumer Affairs Authority launched raids on black market retailers and acquired some food stocks by traders and food importers. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE AWAIT THEIR TURN TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS IN SHORT SUPPLY INCLUDING RICE AND SUGAR FROM THE STATE-RUN RETAIL SALES OUTLET IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA AND OFFICIALS FROM SRI LANKA’S CONSUMER AFFAIRS AUTHORITY (CAA) INSPECTS SAMPLE OF RICE AND SUGAR AT WHOLESALE CENTER AND WAREHOUSE IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.