March 8: The federal government has urged one and all not to hasten in depositing edible food stuffs being over sensitive of possible outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).     
There would be no likelihood of food shortage in the present and in future as well, Ministry of Home Affairs said.    
Issuing a press statement on Saturday (March 7), the Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that there was no food shortage in the market. The home ministry also warned that black marketing could arise if edible goods were disproportionally stored.    
The ministry has urged all to report to the government if any wrongdoings were found taking place in the market. The home ministry has said though there might be possible outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nepal, the government has adopted tough safety measures to get people saved from the pandemic.    
The government has further urged all not to go in crowded places until and unless there was urgency.    
Meanwhile, Salt Trading Corporation has clarified that there was no shortage of salt in the country. It has stated that salt reserve is already adequate to meet the needs of people in the country for upcoming 10 months. - RSS