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Government to lift ban on marijuana, brand local alcohols



KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to lift the ban on marijuana and to initiate the branding of local alcohols.

Unveiling the budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, Finance Minister Barsa Man Pun stated that the government will formulate laws to lift the ban on marijuana.

Additionally, the government plans to start branding locally available alcohols.

Publish Date : 28 May 2024 16:39 PM

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