Click image to zoom
Farmers Protest Against Fast Track Alignment During National Paddy Day In Khokana, Nepal
Farmers protest against the proposed alignment and zero point of the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track (Expressway) during the National Paddy Day (Ropain Diwas) celebrations in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 29, 2026. Demonstrators carry placards in paddy fields during the annual rice-planting festival, expressing concerns that the project could affect fertile agricultural land and the indigenous Newar community. They call for the government to relocate the project's starting point and consider an alternative alignment to protect farmland, sacred sites, traditional irrigation systems, Guthi land, and historic settlements. The dispute over the expressway alignment has been ongoing, with heritage conservation advocates and indigenous rights groups seeking consultation and preservation of Khokana's cultural landscape. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13902883 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Small Group of People
Waist Up
Bagmati Province
Fast Track Expressway
Guthi land
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Terai Madhesh Fast Track
Khokana
Lalitpur
National Paddy Day
Nepal
Newar community
Ropain Diwas
Safal Prakash Shrestha
agricultural land
cultural heritage
displacement concerns
expressway alignment
farmers protest
heritage conservation
indigenous rights
infrastructure conflict
infrastructure project
land acquisition
paddy fields
placards
rice planting festival
traditional irrigation
zero point dispute
Rights-Managed (RM) · Single Editorial Use
License This Image
Configure usage rights. Price adjusts in real time.
One license covers one publication within the parameters you select. Each additional publication (e.g. separate articles, posts, issues) requires its own license. License terms ›
Need custom or commercial rights?
Contact Sales
· [email protected]
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.
Similar Photos
View All
