POKHARA, Oct. 7 -- The state-owned Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) is less likely to purchase and sell mountain goats this Dashain as farmers have tagged higher prices this year.

Mountain goats from Tibet will not be imported from Tibet for this year's Dashain festival as the border points with China remain closed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of mountain goats available in local markets in Pokhara and elsewhere is likely to see a sharp decrease as local traders are also hesitant to buy mountain goats from places like Mustang at such higher prices. Local traders believe that the prices of mountain goats will see a sharp hike this Dashain because of the limited number of mountain goats available in the market. ...