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Cabinet expansion: Three ministers to take oath Monday



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has finalized the names of three new ministers, with their appointments confirmed on Sunday following consultations that began on Friday.

According to a senior official at the Prime Minister’s Office, Kulman Ghising will head the Ministry of Energy, Urban Development, and Physical Infrastructure.

Similarly, Om Prakash Aryal has been selected as the Minister of Law and Home Affairs, while Rameshwor Khanal will take charge of the Ministry of Finance.

The oath-taking ceremony for all three ministers is scheduled for Monday, the official confirmed. Prime Minister Karki had worked intensively to finalize the cabinet appointments after officially assuming office earlier today.

Ghising is the former Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority. Aryal previously served as the Legal Advisor to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Khanal is a former Finance Secretary.

Publish Date : 14 September 2025 22:24 PM

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