KATHMANDU, Oct 24: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has urged all to celebrate festivals in a decent atmosphere.
Issuing a notice on Thursday, Kathmandu's Assistant Chief District Officer Anil Paudel called on the public not to engage in activities capable of affecting peace and order, and jeopardizing social harmony while celebrating the upcoming festivals of Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath.
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The office wants the public to refrain from unlawful activities including gambling, bursting of firecrackers and its transportation, liquor consumption and related activities during festivals. It has warned that engagement in activities prohibited by laws are punishable.
It has also urged locals to report to police or the DAO (mobile phone number 9851281341 of information officer) if anyone is found violating the law in the course of observing festivals.
