KAILALI, Oct 27: Flowers, one of the most essential items for celebrating the Tihar festival, have run out of stock in the district. Though flowers are cultivated commercially, there is a shortage of flowers.

KATHMANDU, Oct 25: Flower garlands worth over Rs 135 million are expected to be sold during the ongoing Tihar festival.

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The production of flowers is increasing in Nepal of late, and 88% of the local demand is met by local production. With rising production, import is decreasing.