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Karki’s Third Cabinet Expansion Stirs Debate as Two New Ministers Sworn In
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has once again reshaped her Cabinet, inducting Sudha Sharma Gautam and Bablu Gupta in a third-round expansion that brings the total to ten ministers — one short of her self-declared cap of eleven. Who Joined the Cabinet At a ceremony in Sheetal Niwas on Sunday, President Ramchandra Paudel administered…
NEA Pulls the Plug: Six Big Industries Lose Power Over Unpaid Dues
In a decisive move, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) cut off electricity to six major industrial units for failing to settle overdue charges, signalling that even large firms aren’t off-limits when bills go unpaid What Happened The NEA disconnected the power lines of six companies: Jagadamba Steel, Reliance Spinning Mills, Shivam Cement, Ghorahi Cement, Arghakhanchi…
10 Petitions vs. 1 Prime Minister: Who Holds Nepal’s Power Now?
Nepal’s political scene is tilting toward a courtroom showdown. In a bold move, ten separate petitions have been filed at the Supreme Court challenging Sushila Karki’s appointment as interim prime minister and the dissolution of the House of Representatives. These legal challenges don’t just test a leader’s legitimacy, they force the system to confront what…
Bailey Bridge Construction Strengthens Nepal–China Ties at Rasuwagadhi Border
After the old bridge at the Rasuwagadhi border was damaged by floods, transportation and trade between Nepal and China were severely affected. To restore this vital link, the construction of a new Bailey bridge was initiated a project that holds both economic and diplomatic significance. According to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, the construction work…