गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Newly-appointed Defence Minister assumes office Politics Newly-appointed Defence Minister assumes office KathmanduPati January 17, 2023 KATHMANDU – Newly-appointed Minister for Defence Hari Uprety has assumed office at the Ministry of Defence in Singha Durbar today. Chief of the Army Staff Prabhu Ram Sharma and the Ministry Secretary Kiran Raj Aryal, among the employees welcomed him at the Ministry. Receiving the newly-appointed Minister, Secretary Aryal gave assurances of cooperation and coordination on behalf the Ministry. “The Minister’s leadership role will not only contribute to the Ministry but will also be significant to the overall national independence, national unity and national interest,” he said. The Ministry of Defence has the responsibility of formulating the laws, policies for the overall national interest, security, defence and the Nepali Army as well as of carrying out monitoring, directives and formulating the annual programmes and budget. The Ministry has four Divisions and 83 employees. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Election Police to bid farewell tomorrow : certificates to be… The upcoming government will amend the Drug Act as necessary:… Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100… Govt declares three-day public holiday of election Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal6 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice7 Police appeal public to take precautions against air pollution8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Why Are Boys Unexpressive?
