Kathmandu. This year, both new and dry notes will not be distributed as a festival. Nepal Rastra Bank } has said that it will not exchange new and dry notes as a festival targeting Dashain this year.

In view of the damage caused by the recent floods and landslides , the bank has said will not exchange notes as a festival.

However, new notes will be distributed on the basis of need. According to the Rastra bank, the new notes are being distributed to the customers on the basis of need through the bank regular exchange counter and bank and financial institutions.