Banshika Adhikari

Switch to EV

"Every journey leaves a mark!!"

Every journey leaves a mark. The question is if that mark is left on the road or in the air we breathe. This electric vehicle moves through the city without releasing smoke. In

BhaktapurJul 2026

Smoke

"When Smoke Takes Your Breath Away!"

I was on my way home from tuition when I came across this road. People carrying burning torches filled the road, and within minutes the air was covered with thick smoke. The scene

Never-Ending Roads

"How long must we breathe dust!"

Every day, hundreds of people in Kathmandu step outside hoping for a peaceful journey, only to be met with dust, traffic, and roads that seem to remain under construction forever.

Celebrate Wisely

"Breathe Easy This Holi"

Holi is one of the biggest and most joyful festivals celebrated by the Hindu community. It brings people together through colours, laughter, and shared happiness. Celebrating this

DhadingbesiJul 2026

Road outside the valley

"Beyond the Silent Rides"

At first glance, the road appears to be just another highway leading into and out of the Kathmandu Valley. Yet there lies an invisible danger that every traveler is forced to breat

PatanJul 2026

Smoke behind Smiles

"A Moment of Joy, A lasting Cause"

The flames in this scene create an atmosphere of excitement, drawing people together for a brief moment of happiness. As the fire burns brightly, it fills the air with smoke that i

BhaktapurJul 2026

Breathing to survive

"Selling fruits, breathing pollution"

Every morning, fruit vendors arrange fresh bananas, apples, watermelons, and seasonal fruits with the hope of earning enough to support their families. Yet, before the first custom

Shared Toxic Air

"One smoker, Thousand victims"

The cigarette sits quietly between the fingers of an old woman, but its smoke carries a story far beyond the person holding it. Every puff releases thousands of harmful chemicals i

BhaktapurJun 2026

Story of struggle

"The price of a living"

Every morning, the cobbler spreads out his tools beside the road, hoping to earn enough to feed his family. Unlike most people, he cannot choose where to work. His small spot is ri

BhaktapurJul 2026

Everyday actions

"Air Pollution Starts with Everyday Actions"

The image shows a roadside where plastic wrappers, paper, broken bricks, and other waste have been carelessly discarded. Although the amount of garbage appears small, its impact on

PatanJun 2026

Smoke in clean environment

"Green hills and smokey air"

This photograph captures a beautiful rural landscape with green terraced field. The environment appears peaceful, fresh, and naturally clean. The greenery, trees, and open sky crea

PatanJun 2026

The smoke we overlook

"Peaceful landscape hides a forest fire!"

At first glance, this photo presents a peaceful and refreshing scene. The green hills, towering mountains, and scattered buildings create an image of harmony between nature and hum

BhaktapurJun 2026

Sewage Flows, Life Suffers

"Polluted water and waste fill the Hanumate River, forcing nearby residents to live with polluted air every day."

As I stood looking at the Hanumate River, I was shocked by how pollution has transformed what should be a natural waterway into a channel of waste. The river water appears dark and

Choking on own Its Progress

"Progress should not cost us the air that we breathe."

As I looked out over the city, the skyline seemed to disappear behind a thick layer of dust and smoke. Buildings stood tall, but the air around them felt heavy and lifeless. What s

Daily struggle.

"Not just dirty air, it's a silent burden that affects our health, mood, and everyday lives."

As I looked at the road, I could immediately feel the effects of air pollution and extreme heat. The sky was covered with a dull haze instead of being clear and blue. Vehicles move

PatanJun 2026

The air that we breathe

"My poor lungs"

The morning sun struggled to break through the thick blanket of haze hanging over the valley. From a far, the hills looked peaceful, beautiful and wrapped in mist, but the truth wa

Switch to EV

"Finding better alternatives!!"

This is the black smoke pollution released by buses and vans that run on petrol and diesel in Kathmandu. Every time we step out of our homes, we are forced to breathe heavily pollu

The air over the Gen Z protests

"Pollution in Nepal"

This was Kathmandu during the Gen Z protests in Nepal. During the protests, over 500 government buildings and hundreds of commercial and private structures were damaged or burn

KathmanduMay 2026

Development Vs Pollution

"Airport expansion project!!"

The Tribhuvan International Airport expansion and upgradation project is a long-term, multi-phase master plan. While major and complex runway and taxiway works have been completed,

KathmanduMay 2026

A short hike

"Away from chaos and pollution."

A short hike away from Kathmandu is all we need to refresh our mind and body. Kathmandu has become home to many people, the city has become crowded, noisy, and polluted. The increa

PatanMay 2026

Shade, air, peace for eyes!!

"Some patches of green to sooth our eyes!"

While walking through the heat, traffic, chaos,and pollution of Kathmandu, I found a little moment of peace along the footpath. Surrounded by these small trees and green plants, I