Kathmandu Metropolitan City Bans Plastic Flowers and Malas During Tihar

Kathmandu. Kathmandu Metropolitan City has completely banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands, and decorative materials within its area during Tihar. The metropolis has also designated specific locations for the sale of flowers grown by Nepali farmers with the objective of promoting domestic production.

The Metropolitan Police Force under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City's City Executive Office has issued a notice urging all businesspersons, traders, and the general public not to sell or distribute plastic flowers and garlands. The metropolis has issued a strict warning that any plastic or substandard flowers, garlands, and decorative materials found to be sold in violation of the notice will be confiscated.