KATHMANDU: The Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STCL) has decided to hike the price of iodized salt goods beginning at midnight. The price of Aayo Nun, a popular iodized salt, would rise by Rs 3 per kilogram, to Rs 26 from Rs 23.
Similarly, the price of New Shakti salt has been raised to Rs 20 per kilogram from Rs 17 previously. Additionally, Bhanu Nun, another variety of salt, will now cost Rs 9 per kilogram.