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Government likely to announce ‘special relief package’ today



KATHMANDU: The government is set to announce what it calls a ‘special relief package’ for people affected owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prior to a cabinet meeting to be convened today, the high-level coordination committee to fight the pandemic led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokhrel will discuss the government’s next move and recommend it to the cabinet.

The high-level committee is likely to make some decisions on the relief package.

Publish Date : 29 March 2020 12:01 PM

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