Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Govt decisions from recent Cabinet meetings



KATHMANDU: The government has disclosed the decisions taken during the Cabinet meetings held on August 6 and 7.

Communication Minister and government spokesperson, Prithvi Subba Gurung, presented the 14 decisions made by the Cabinet.

Highlights from August 6 Cabinet Meeting:

Secretary Transfers:

Udaya Raj Sapkota: Transferred from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.

Phanindra Gautam: Transferred from the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Financial Approvals:

$20 million aid and $10 million loan from the Asian Development Bank.

£38.8 million grant from the British government.

Promotions within the Nepal Army:

One Brigadier General promoted to Major General.

Four Colonels promoted to Brigadier General.

One Lieutenant Colonel promoted to Colonel.

One acting Colonel promoted to Colonel.

Read the full decision from August 6 and 7 Cabinet Meeting:

Publish Date : 08 August 2024 17:55 PM

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