Politics

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to observe national mourning in honor of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement. Newly appointed Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal made the decision shortly after assuming office today. As part of the observance, the national flag will be flown at half-mast. Minister Aryal also announced that each bereaved family will be provided with Rs. 100,000 to cover funeral expenses, and the government will arrange to transport the bodies to their respective homes. At the ministry, Minister Aryal was welcomed by Home Secretary Gokarnamani Duwadi, Inspector General of Police Chandrakuber Khapung,…

Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal assumed office today. Soon after taking the oath of office at Shital Niwas, he reached Singha Durbar to formally take charge of the ministry. His first decision as Finance Minister was to cancel fragmented and non-priority projects that lacked proper preparation. He stated such projects would not be implemented.“Our priority now is to fulfill the demands of the youth and to hold elections. Therefore, this decision has been made to reduce unnecessary expenses,” Khanal said. Prime Minister Sushila Karki appointed Khanal along with two other ministers earlier today. They were sworn in at a…

Soon after taking the oath of office, newly appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kulman Ghising went directly from the President’s Office at Shital Niwas to the Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj. Before formally assuming office, Ghising visited the hospital to meet with the families of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement. During the visit, he expressed his condolences to the grieving families.

On Monday, three newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Shital Niwas. President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath. Prime Minister Sushila Karki had appointed Rameshwar Khanal as Finance Minister, Om Prakash Aryal as Home Minister, and Kulman Ghising as Energy Minister on Sunday. Aryal has also been entrusted with the Ministry of Law in addition to Home Affairs, while Ghising will oversee the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development along with Energy. Following the oath, the ministers are set to assume their responsibilities from today. The ceremony was attended by…

Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal officially assumed office on Monday. After taking the oath of office and secrecy earlier in the day, he arrived at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar to take charge. Khanal, a noted expert in financial administration and former Finance Secretary, is widely recognized for his role in advancing economic reforms in Nepal. Many of his reform initiatives are regarded as significant milestones in the country’s economic history. His work has left a lasting impact on financial discipline, revenue collection, investment climate, and overall economic transparency. In the past, Khanal’s name often surfaced during…

Three newly appointed ministers in the interim government will be sworn in on Monday. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expanded her cabinet by inducting three members. Former Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, has been assigned the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Advocate Om Prakash Aryal will take charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs along with the Ministry of Law, while former Finance Secretary Rameshore Khanal has been given the Ministry of Finance. According to the Office of the President, the swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11:30 AM on Monday at the President’s…

Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal has decided not to take any salary, allowance, or government perks as a minister. Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended former Finance Secretary Khanal for the Finance Minister’s post to the President. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers is scheduled for 11 a.m. today. According to sources, Khanal has decided to forgo all ministerial benefits, including salary, official residence, and government vehicle. A source stated, “He has taken a stand to prioritize service to the nation and the people over personal benefits. Even when he served as an economic advisor to then Prime Minister…

Kathmandu – Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her Cabinet today, Monday, just a day after assuming office. She is preparing to induct three ministers in what will be a small expansion of the Council of Ministers. According to the finalized decision, former Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, will take charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Advocate Om Prakash Aryal has been assigned the Home Ministry along with the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, while former Finance Secretary Rameshwor Khanal will head the Ministry of Finance. Karki…

Kathmandu – A group led by Sudan Gurung staged a protest in front of the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday midnight, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The demonstrators expressed strong dissatisfaction with the selection of ministers. Gurung, in particular, condemned the appointment of advocate Om Prakash Aryal as minister, warning that further protests could break out. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Do not politicize the dead” and declared, “If we return to the streets again, no one will be able to stop us.” One participant alleged that “the leadership of the movement has been…

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has recommended advocate Sabita Bhandari Baral for the post of Attorney General, who will serve as the government’s chief legal advisor. Earlier, Attorney General Ramesh Badal submitted his resignation, which was approved by President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday. Based on Prime Minister Karki’s recommendation, President Paudel will now appoint Sabita Bhandari Baral as Attorney General. She previously served as an Information Commissioner at the National Information Commission.