العملة الخضراء تواصل الاستقرار.. تحديثات أسعار صرف الدولار اليوم الإثنين 31 مارس 2025
A meeting of the cabinet/file photo
KATHMANDU: A meeting of the cabinet is taking place today at the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar this (Monday) evening. It may be noted that the House of Representatives is convening this afternoon, with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli scheduled to address the session. The Council of Ministers will meet afterward, following the Parliament meeting.
Publish Date : 31 March 2025 11:34 AM
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