Kathmandu, April 25:

As the the general strike came to an end and vehicular movement resumed in valley, the Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market (KFVM), the biggest vegetable market in Kathmandu, witnessed the arrival of large quantities of vegetables and fruits.

More than 70 vehicles carrying fruits and green vegetables from different parts of the country began to reach KFVM since early morning.

An officer at Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Development Board (KFVDB), informed that the price of vegetables and fruits have gone down compared to last few days.

Two vegetable carriers from Birgunj carrying green chillies and lemons, two commodities that have been in acute short supply in recent times in Kathmandu, have already reached Kalimati and several others are on the way.

But the Kalimati market is still awaiting the onion supply which is on its way from Bhairahawa. “There have been a good inflow of vegetables and fruits today, most of which are green vegetables that come from Dhading and Panchkhal,” informed Arjun Prasad Aryal, deputy director at KFVDB. The price of vegetables have already gone down compared to yesterday as more fruits and vegetables arrived.

The price could further decrease, he said, adding that the price would be even less as compared to the price at the beginning of the strike. “Transport entrepreneurs have been reluctant to begin their service till this morning. But there would be more vegetable carriers coming from Bhairahawa and Birgunj tomorrow,” said Aryal.

Slip in prices

Price Decrease

Tomato (small) Rs 12 Rs 4

Potato (red) Rs 12 Re 1

Potato (white) Rs 9 Re 1

Cabbage Rs 14 Re 1

Cauliflower Rs 16 Rs 4

Raddish Rs 10 Rs 2

Brinjal Rs 26 Rs 7

Green Peas Rs 50 -

French Beans Rs 13 Rs 5

(Prices of onion, lemon and green chilly have not been fixed at the time of filing the story, as they arrived late.)