गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Minister of State Shrestha not to take state facilities except PSOs Politics Minister of State Shrestha not to take state facilities except PSOs KathmanduPati August 02, 2021 KATHMANDU – Minister of State for Health and Population Umesh Shrestha has said that he as a minister of state would not take any state facilities except for personal security officers. “I will not take any facilities given by the government as a minister of state like transport, accommodation, salaries, allowances and perks,” he said while unveiling the commitments in principle and an action plan related to the public health and the prevention and control of ongoing COVID-19 here today at the Ministry. The minister of state has also decided to abstain from his any personal business after assuming office as a minister of state. On July 25, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government appointed Shrestha as the minister of state. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal hospitals suspend OPD services after doctor attack Nepal doctor airlifted after hospital attack sparks protests Sunsari parties urge calm after fatal clash unrest Sunsari District imposes indefinite curfew across multiple areas Trump republicans face tough midterms with 100 days left International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Australian Ambassador Budd makes farewell call to Environment Minister Basnet Army court orders removal of three personnel NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN Nepali Congress calls for broader action plan to prevent, control COVID-19 Nepali Congress to move ahead in consultation with other parties Maoist Centre directs central members to send details on ward committee Disappointed with recent govt appointments, Prachanda meets PM Oli Govt committed to press freedom, civil rights: Finance Minister Sharma