KMC issues warning against selling plastic flowers
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has prohibited the sale and distribution of plastic flowers during the Tihar festival.
Mayor Balendra Shah announced that, to regulate the sale of locally-produced flowers, arrangements have been made to allow sales at 46 designated locations within the metropolitan area during Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath festivals.
Reflecting on last year’s experiences, Mayor Shah stated that efforts have been made this year to facilitate flower-selling farmers by organizing sales at malls, parks, party palaces, and other venues.
He clarified that local flower traders and farmers can choose convenient locations for their sales. Contact numbers and assistance from the Metropolitan Police Force will be available to help facilitate this process.
For further information, residents can reach out to the KMC’s toll-free number 1180 or the KMC police hotline at 015901763 and 9851356509.
Mayor Shah urged traders to refrain from selling plastic flowers and other decorative materials, warning that those caught secretly selling these items will face legal action in accordance with the existing laws.
Here are the 46 locations where arrangements have been made for the sale and distribution of domestically-produced flowers:
1) Aarti Party Palace, Machhapokhari
2) Buddha Mall, Machhapokhari
3) Balaju Bhat-Bhateni, Machhapokhari
4) Valley Cold Store, Balaju
5)Samudyak Bhawan, Balaju
6) Dharma Chakra Park, Swayambhu
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7) Swayambhu Mart
8) Bhat-Bhateni, Kalanki
9) Kalanki Trade Center, Kalanki
10) S.N.S., Kalanki
11) N.B.T.C., Kalanki
12) Nepa Banquet, Khusibhu
13) Big Mart, Kaladhara, Paknajol
14) Salt Trading Corporation, Kalimati
15) Kathmandu Mall, Sundhara
16) Civil Mall, Sundhara
17) City Center Mall, Sundhara
18) Ranjana Mall, New Road
19) Big Mart Complex, Anamnagar
20) AT Complex, New Plaza
21) Bhat-Bhateni, Anamnagar
22) IT Plaza, Kamaladi
23) Sankata Chowk, Tebahal
24) K.L. Tower, Chabahil
25) V & S M, Boudha
26) Bhargo Japan, Shankhamul
27) Iplex, Banasthali
28) NB Center, New Banasthali
29) Phoenix Tower, Bhatte Supathali
30) Chabahil Football Ground, Chabahil Ganeshsthan
31) Big Mart, Shankhamul
32) BBSM, Koteshwor
33) Sifal Chowk, Sifal
34) KTM Party Palace
35) Nirakal Complex, Shankhamul
36) S Complex, Chabahil
37) Bhat-Bhateni, Koteshwor
38) Bhat-Bhateni, Naxal
39) Big Marg, Baluwatar
40) Sales Berry, Maharajgunj
41) Bhat-Bhateni Maharajgunj
42) Koirala Mart, Samakhushi
43) Big Mart, Samakhushi
44) City Center, Kamalpokhari
45) Lhotse Mall, Balaju
46) Sasa Banquet, Shorakhutte
