Kathmandu Metropolitan City Allocates 33 Locations for Domestic Flower Sales During Tihar

Kathmandu. Kathmandu Metropolitan City has made arrangements to sell domestic flowers in 33 locations within its geographical area for this year's Tihar. According to Sarita Rai, head of the Kamapa Environment Management Department, one can contact Aakriti Shrestha (9801362312) for NB Center New Baneshwor, Bipin Rawal (9848643297) for Big Mart, Shankhamul, and Shishir Kumar Pokharel (9861781753) for Iplex Mall New Baneshwor. Similarly, for Sales Berry, Mid Baneshwor, contact Sapana Sijapati (9801971308), for Phoenix Tower, Battisputali, Suraj Thapa (9763697140), for AC Complex, Chabahil, Govindra Raj Giri (9841517233), for Chabahil Ganeshsthan, Vegetable Market, Ajjab Shrestha (9841078808), for KL Tower front, Chabahil, Chetana Gurung (9805841978), for IT Building in Kamaladi (01 4515786), for Star Mall in Putalisadak, Chitrabahadur Dhungana (9869539511), for Bhatbhateni in Anamnagar, Ajay Lama (9801241451), for Kathmandu Mall in Sundhara (01–5352555), for Bajra Complex Good Mart in New Plaza, Mohing Bhurtel (9851400791). Likewise, flower sales have also been arranged at Lagantol, Jaisidewal, Bhrikutimandap, Tebahal Temple premises, Swayambhu Dharma Chakra Park, Kalimati Bankwet in Kalimati, Dyaukhhel in Kalimati, Bhatbhateni in Kalanki, Valley Coldstore in Naya Bazar, Buddha Mall in Machhapokhari, the dense part of the Quality and Metrology Department in Machhapokhari, in front of the office in Handigaon (Naraha), Ganesh Temple Dabali in Handigaon, Ward No. 26's Koirala Smart, Salesberry in Maharajgunj, Big Mart in Gongabu, Big Mart in Chappal Karkhana, and Big Mart in Baluwatar. In addition, farmers will be able to sell flowers at Tinkune Chaur and Sifal Chaur. For locations where space has been provided but there is no contact number, the Metropolitan Police Force will facilitate. Police Force Chief Bishnu Prasad Joshi informed that assistance can be obtained by contacting the Metropolitan Police Force at 01–5901763, 01–5901764, and mobile number 9851356509. The Environment Management Department stated, “The Government of Nepal, using the authority granted by Section 15, Sub-section (6) of the Environment Protection Act, 2076, has completely banned the production, import, sale, distribution, or storage of plastic garlands and bouquets throughout Nepal. Kamapa has also completely prohibited the import, sale, distribution, or storage of plastic garlands and bouquets since previous years.” Kamapa has made this arrangement to provide direct market access to farmers with the objective of meeting the growing demand for flowers with domestic production and ensuring a market for flowers produced by Nepali farmers.