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 Overseas recruitment agencies mandated to follow relevant provision Bill formulation to be expedited abiding by constitution and laws:… Constant awareness needed: Minister Pokharel ADB Country Director Koshwa pays courtesy call on Communication Minister… PM Shah discusses with CMs to resolve complexities of federalism… KMC, Nepal Police to collaborate for road, urban safety Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more 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 Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen