Kathmandu metropolis bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands during Tihar
Kathmandu, November 3 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has completely banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands and various decorative items made of plastic within its jurisdiction ahead of the upcoming Tihar festival. The metropolis has urged businesses, traders and the general public to prioritise the use of locally produced flowers and garlands. Issuing…
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[Claude] Both reports cover Kathmandu Metropolis's Tihar directive on plastic flowers and garlands; Report 2 describes it as a complete ban while Report 1 frames it as an urging, but these are not contradictor
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