Kathmandu Metropolitan City Designates 35 Locations for Tihar Flower Sales, Bans Plastic Garlands

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has designated 35 locations across the capital for the sale and distribution of locally produced flowers and garlands during the upcoming Tihar festival, aiming to support Nepali farmers and promote domestic agricultural products. Issuing a public notice, the Metropolitan Police Force under the Office of the Municipal Executive has urged traders to prioritize locally grown flowers and refrain from selling plastic flowers and garlands. The city has also warned that plastic or substandard flowers, garlands, and decorative materials sold in violation of its directives will be seized. The designated sales locations have been selected in coordination with concerned stakeholders to ensure convenient market access for local farmers and prevent the haphazard sale of flowers along roadsides and footpaths. The designated locations include N.B. Centre, I-Plex Mall, SalesBerry (Mid-Baneshwor), Big Mart (Shankhamul), Tinkune Ground, Phoenix Tower (Battisputali), Sifal Ground, A.C. Complex and K.L. Tower (Chabahil), Kalimati Banquet, Kalimati Chowkhel, Dharmachakra Park (Swayambhu), Bhatbhateni (Kalimati), New Bazaar, Buddha Mahal, Machhapokhari, Koirala Smart (Samakhushi), Big Mart (Gongabu), SalesBerry (Maharajgunj), Big Mart (Chappal Karkhana and Baluwatar), and Handigaun. Other designated locations include IT Building (Kamaladi), Star Mall (Putalisadak), Bhatbhateni (Anamnagar), Kathmandu Mall (Sundhara), Bajra Complex/Good Mart (New Plaza), Bhrikutimandap, Tewahal Temple premises, Lagan and Jaisidewal, among others. To facilitate vendors and manage sales activities, the metropolitan city has also published contact details of relevant representatives. Vendors and consumers facing difficulties or requiring assistance can contact the Metropolitan Police Force through its hotline numbers.