BUTWAL, April 17, 2016: Myrepublica.com Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the government will introduce policies and programs, and budget aimed at meeting the constitutional objectives of building an independent, self-sufficient and productive society. Addressing a gathering of tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal National Tourism Entrepreneurs Organization Province No 5 ...
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