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September 15, 2025 12:32 PM

Three Ministers sworn in to new cabinet of PM sushila Karki today noon

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expanded her cabinet by appointing Kulman Ghising as Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Om Prakash Aryal as Minister for Home and Law, and Rameshore Khanal as Minister for Finance. The three ministers were sworn into their office today afternoon. Kulman Ghising previously led the Nepal Electricity Authority as executive director and is credited to end chronic power cuts with huge revenue generation for the Electricity authority. Om Prakash A...

September 15, 2025 9:00 AM

Young activists who toppled Nepal’s government now picking new leaders

A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership. Sudan Gurung, the 36-year-old founder of Hami Nepal (We are Nepal), used the Discord messaging app and Instagram to mobilise massive demonstrations that forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, in the deadliest political crisis to hit the Himalayan nation in decades, a dozen p...

September 12, 2025 11:01 PM

Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s first female interim Prime Minister

Sushila Karki, Nepal's former Chief Justice, on Friday took oath as the country’s interim Prime Minister, making history as the first woman to hold the nation’s top executive post. The oath of office was administered by President Ramchandra Paudel at a formal ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas, the presidential residence in Kathmandu. Karki’s appointment follows the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who stepped down earlier this week after mounting pressure from a nationwid...

September 12, 2025 9:54 PM

Sushila Karki makes history, becomes Nepal’s first female PM

Sushila Karki on Friday made history again, becoming Nepal's first female executive head, leading the country's transitional government. This remarkable achievement follows her earlier milestone in July 2016 when she became Nepal's first woman Chief Justice, reported The Kathmandu Post. Karki was chosen by Nepal's Gen Z protesters who toppled PM KP Sharma Oli's government, receiving the highest votes on Discord. Her selection marks a rare moment of consensus in Nepali politics. Chosen through ...

September 11, 2025 10:12 PM

India thanks China for smooth return of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims amid Nepal unrest

India on Thursday expressed gratitude to Chinese authorities for their prompt assistance in ensuring a safe and smooth journey for pilgrims returning from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, following disruptions caused by unrest in Nepal. The Indian Embassy in Beijing said that border crossings for pilgrims transiting through the Tibet Autonomous Region are now operational, allowing their safe return via Nepal. In a post on X, the Embassy stated: “It is learnt that the border crossings are now op...

September 11, 2025 5:31 PM

Nepal’s ‘Gen-Z’ Youth Protests: A Wake Up Call

The first week of September was unlike anything Nepal has seen in years. It began one morning with crowds of young people, some still in their school and college uniforms, marching through Kathmandu. By the end of the day the scene had changed completely. Fires were burning at government buildings, curfews were announced, and soon after the prime minister gave up his post. What set this off? On paper, it was a government order shutting down social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Yo...

September 10, 2025 9:55 PM

Death toll in Nepal’s Gen-Z protests rises to 30, over 1,000 injured

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal on Wednesday confirmed that the death toll from the September 8 protests led by Gen-Z demonstrators has risen to 30. According to the ministry, 1,033 people were injured during the nationwide protests. Of them, 713 have been discharged after treatment, while 55 were referred to other facilities. A total of 253 patients remain under treatment. The Civil Service Hospital in Kathmandu is treating the highest number of patients at 436, followed by the...

September 10, 2025 8:58 PM

Gen-Z leaders divided as Nepal searches for next Prime Minister

Nepal’s Gen-Z leaders remained divided over the choice of the next head of government on Wednesday evening, ahead of a crucial meeting with the top brass of the Nepal Army. The Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order following Tuesday’s violent protests in Kathmandu. The Army invited protest leaders for dialogue after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned from his post amid intense youth-led demonstrations against his rule. According to two Gen-Z leaders, discussion...

September 10, 2025 6:47 PM

Rajasthan sets up helpline for Indians stranded in Nepal amid unrest

The Rajasthan Government has established a special cell in the Rajasthan Police Headquarters to assist Indian citizens stranded in Nepal following violent protests that led to the resignation of Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The initiative, directed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, includes 24x7 helpline numbers 0141-2740832 and 0141-2741807. A WhatsApp number, 9784942702, has also been provided for assistance. CM Sharma described the violence in Nepal as “heart-wrenching...

September 10, 2025 3:34 PM

Nepali rapper turned mayor is young people’s favourite in political crisis

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, an unusually youthful elected official in Nepali politics dominated by seasoned legislators, has emerged as a favourite among young people to represent them in an interim government. The capital's 35-year-old mayor, a former rapper who often appears on Instagram and in public wearing a dark blazer and sunglasses, is in the spotlight after deadly protests prompted the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, 73. "You should be our new prime ministe...