गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Business ∕ FY 2024/25 Budget: Govt. to legalize marijuana for medicinal purpose Business FY 2024/25 Budget: Govt. to legalize marijuana for medicinal purpose KathmanduPati May 28, 2024 File Photo KATHMANDU – The government is to legalize marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purpose. Presenting the government’s budget estimates for coming fiscal year 2024/25 in the joint meeting of the parliament today, Finance Minister said necessary laws would be formulated for commercial production of marijuana in the country. “Legal arrangements will be made for commercial cultivation of marijuana for medical use “, he said. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Chinese NGO Helps Flood Victims in Sindhupalchowk Disaster Relief Action in Nepal Suzuki Dzire In a New Premium Avatar Mini stadium being constructed in Hetauda Collateral Effects – India-China Border Quandary Local governments slam ‘unilateral’ Koshi Project works by India in Sunsari With spike of 78,761 new cases, India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 35-lakh mark Gold price drops by Rs 1,200 per tola today Gold price up by Rs 1,100 per tola