Shashi Shrestha appointed State Minister for Health

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Sunday appointed Janamorcha Nepal central leader Shashi Shrestha as Minister of State for Health and Population.

Koirala appointed her based on the recommendation of Janamorcha chairman Amik Sherchan. Janamorcha had repeatedly asked the Prime Minister to induct its candidate as state minister.

Another Janamorcha leader Giriraj Mani Pokharel holds the health portfolio in the eight-party government. nepalnews.com mk Aug 19 07