
Ministers take oath in the new Nepal cabinet, on September 15, 2025. Source: TH YouTube videograb
Nepal’s interim Cabinet expanded on Monday (September 15, 2025) with the induction of three new Ministers, who took the oath of office at Sital Niwas, the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu.
Kulman Ghising, former Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, has been appointed to head the Ministry of Energy, Urban Development and Physical Infrastructure. Om Prakash Aryal, a noted lawyer, will take charge of the Ministry of Law and Home Affairs, while Rameshore Khanal, Nepal’s former Finance Secretary, will oversee the Ministry of Finance.
Visuals from the oath-taking ceremony this morning showed the three leaders assuming their new responsibilities as part of the interim government’s efforts to stabilise governance following recent political changes.
After days of violent protests, President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed Sushila Karki as the head of the interim government late on Friday (September 12), and she formally assumed office on Sunday (September 14). The Cabinet expansion, initially expected on Sunday (September 14), was delayed due to her packed schedule.
Officials said Ms. Karki is also considering names for ministerial portfolios. “The Prime Minister is going through the names of various personnel to take them on board. She also had held rounds of consultations and interviews with them about their roadmap ahead,” an official told ANI.
Ms. Karki, a former Chief Justice, has until March 5 to conduct fresh elections and vacate the post for the Prime Minister to be chosen by the Parliament that will be elected.

Meanwhile, residents in Nepal’s capital said the city is struggling to return to its usual rhythm, adding that businesses have also suffered in the aftermath of violent anti-corruption protests.
“The condition is still not back to normal pace. The people’s movement has reduced. Sales have been adversely affected,” said Sabita Surkheti, a resident, as she described the atmosphere in Kathmandu’s streets.
Published – September 15, 2025 02:02 pm IST