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Don’t hoard, don’t panic on essential commodities: Minister Bhatta


19 March 2020  

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KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Lekh Raj Bhatta has urged one and all not to hoard daily essential commodities.

Speaking at a program titled COVID-19 Impact: Supply Management organized by Public Administration Association of Nepal at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply on Wednesday, Minister Bhatta assured that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure the smooth supply of daily essential commodities.

“Don’t go by rumors, there is no problem with the supply management, the government is tightening regulations. Don’t hoard and don’t panic,” said Minister Bhatta.

Minister Bhatta said there is no shortage of daily basic commodities including foodstuffs, medicine, petrol and diesel in the market and assured that the government will ensure smooth supply.

“The government is expediting monitoring activities  and punishing those involved in creating an artificial shortage taking advantage of COVID-19.”

Publish Date : 19 March 2020 07:42 AM

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