Nepal’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the country’s first female PM and a former Chief Justice, has expanded her caretaker government by appointing three new ministers to key portfolios. The move comes amid political unrest following the resignation of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, who stepped down after violent protests

leaving at least 72 people dead. The swearing-in ceremony for the new ministers was conducted by President Ramchandra Paudel at the presidential office, Sheetal Niwas.Rameshore Khanal, a former finance secretary, has been appointed as the Finance Minister

Kulman Ghising, widely respected for his leadership in Nepal’s energy sector, has been given multiple crucial portfolios, including Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development.Om Prakash Aryal, a senior legal advocate, has been assigned the role of Home Minister

Her interim government’s primary mandate is to ensure good governance and prepare the nation for fresh general elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.The cabinet reshuffle is being closely watched both domestically and internationally, as it marks a crucial step toward rebuilding Nepal’s democratic framework and addressing public demands for reform.