UMBRELLA ORGANISATION: The main gate at Narayanhiti Palace was busy on Wednesday, as groups like this one arrived in the drizzle to celebrate King Gyanendra's birthday.

NEW MINISTER: Newly-appointed Information Minister Mohamad Mohasin (centre) with Durga Nath Sharma of Nepal Television and David Astly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union at a regional meeting on conflict coverage.

GAY PRIDE: A rally organised by the Blue Diamond Society near Bhadrakali on Monday protesting the sexual harrasment of homosexuals by the police.

NEW CABINETS: Brand new steel cabinets are delivered to Singha Darbar on Thursday as new ministers arrived at their offices.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Football fans show their support by baring all and having Greek and Portugese flags painted on as they wait for the EURO 2004 final at 1905, Kantipath on Sunday evening.