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September 22, 2025 11:46 AM

Nepal panel to probe violence during anti-graft protests that killed 74

Nepal's interim government, led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, has set up a panel to investigate the violence during anti-corruption protests this month that killed 74 people and forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to quit, a minister said on Monday. The demonstrations, which began as a Gen Z-led movement against widespread corruption and a lack of jobs, escalated into the Himalayan nation's deadliest violence in decades. More than 2,100 people were injured while ...

September 22, 2025 11:27 AM

Five new ministers to be inducted in new interim government in Nepal

Newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Sushila Karki recommended the names of five new ministers. The interim cabinet already has three ministers Rameshore Khanal as minister for finance, Kulman Ghising as minister for energy, water resources and irrigation and Om Prakash Aryal as minister for home affairs. Anil Kumar Sinha who was a former judge in the Supreme court will be given three portfolios of Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply; Law and Justice; and Land Reforms, Cooperatives an...

September 18, 2025 2:26 PM

PM Modi congratulates Nepal’s interim PM Karki, extends National Day greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki and conveyed India’s support for the restoration of peace and stability in the neighbouring country, while extending condolences over the loss of lives in recent protests. During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi congratulated Karki on her appointment and extended best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India. He expressed heartfelt condolences for the tragic deaths in the rece...

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 14, 2025 11:21 AM

Nepal: From Discord to accord!

How Gen-Z used the U.S.-based app to coordinate the activities of an online community protesting against corruption and changed the course of political history of the young Himalayan republic It is said that a week is a long time in politics. And it is true for Nepal. The Himalayan republic, sandwiched between India and Tibet, has a new, interim government. A former chief justice, Sushila Karki, has been sworn in as Prime Minister. Parliament has been dissolved. And an election has b...

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 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...