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Sugar supplies assured for Tihar, but LPG shortages persist

Headline via The Kathmandu Post · first report 8 Nov, 08:11 IST, latest 8 Nov, 08:11 IST

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What we know

So far only The Kathmandu Post has reported this (8 Nov, 08:11 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusDeveloping
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First report8 Nov, 08:11 IST
Latest report8 Nov, 08:11 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Government agencies and traders say stocks of sugar and other food staples are sufficient to meet festival demand, even as problems with LPG distribution continue.

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